Chandigarh Design School Founder Invited as Mentor by AIC-NMIMS Startup Summer School
Chandigarh, India | June 2026
Vineet Raj Kapoor, Founder of Chandigarh Design School and a leading mentor in Design Thinking, Product Design, UI/UX Design, and Innovation Education, has been invited by the Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-NMIMS) to mentor participants at the Startup Summer School 2026, an immersive entrepreneurship program being conducted at the NMIMS Chandigarh Campus.
Established under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, Government of India, AIC-NMIMS has supported more than 180 startups across diverse sectors and has emerged as a significant contributor to India's innovation and startup ecosystem.
The Startup Summer School is a seven-day experiential learning program designed for students from Grades 8 to 12, introducing them to entrepreneurship, innovation, startup creation, business leadership, and problem-solving methodologies.
As part of the program, Vineet Raj Kapoor conducted a special mentoring session on:
"Diving Deep into Prototyping"
Date: 17 June 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: NMIMS Chandigarh Campus
The session focused on the importance of prototyping as a critical step in the innovation process. Participants were introduced to methods used by product designers, startup founders, UI/UX designers, and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into tangible solutions through rapid experimentation and iterative development.
Speaking about the engagement, Vineet Raj Kapoor said:
"Innovation begins when ideas move beyond discussion and become something that can be tested, evaluated, and improved. Prototyping allows young innovators to learn quickly, fail safely, and build confidence in their problem-solving abilities. It is encouraging to see students at such a young age being exposed to entrepreneurship and design-led innovation."
With over three decades of experience in design education, skill development, and creative industries, Kapoor has mentored students, startups, educators, and WorldSkills competitors across multiple disciplines including UI/UX Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Animation, Digital Media, and Design Thinking.
Through Chandigarh Design School and SXILL, he has actively promoted industry-aligned learning and innovation-driven education. Chandigarh Design School is recognized for its specialized UI/UX Design Courses, User Experience Design Training, Design Thinking Workshops, Product Design Programs, and mentorship-led approach to developing future-ready professionals.
The Startup Summer School initiative reflects the growing emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurial thinking at an early age and equipping students with practical skills in creativity, innovation, collaboration, and leadership.
The interaction between young aspiring entrepreneurs and experienced mentors is expected to inspire participants to pursue innovation-driven careers and contribute meaningfully to India's expanding startup ecosystem.
About Chandigarh Design School
Chandigarh Design School is a specialized institution focused on UI/UX Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Design Thinking, and emerging creative technologies. Through project-based learning, mentorship, industry collaborations, and skill excellence initiatives, the institution prepares learners for careers in the global design and innovation economy.
