Cohort 1 Applications Open

Dream it.
Pitch it.
Build it.

The Onex Foundation develops the next generation of business thinkers across India and the UAE.

A student-founded NGO running the Onex Pitch Challenge.

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Students collaborating on business ideas

Impact Status

Operating across 2 countries

India & UAE

Practical Business Platforms

We bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world execution through structured, student-led programs.

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Workshop Series

AI Appathon

A blueprint challenge guiding students to identify real-world problems and build functional, AI-powered app prototypes.

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Podcast

The Compound Effect

Podcast series interviewing fintech investors, fund managers, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Omar.

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Join the UltimateBusiness Innovation Challenge

Step into a fast-paced arena where ideas turn into ventures. Compete with ambitious creators, pitch your startup vision, get expert feedback, and unlock real opportunities to grow. The stage is yours. Make it count.

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The AI Appathon Learning Framework

A comprehensive, step-by-step structure guiding students from initial ideation to deploying functional, AI-powered prototypes.

Session 0118th - 22nd May

Training & Foundations

Interactive foundations designed by Onex Foundation and partners to spark an entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset.

  • Startup mindset & ideation
  • Problem identification
  • AI tool introduction
  • 90-minute hands-on training
Session 0218th - 22nd May

Build & Develop

Students turn theory into tactical innovation by integrating smart technology into functional application architectures.

  • App design & interface flow
  • AI feature integration
  • Prototype building
  • Iterative refinement cycles
Session 031st - 5th June

Present & Showcase

A structured digital showcase where final products are pitched. Parents are warmly invited to attend.

  • Project presentations
  • Structured feedback loops
  • Live interactive Q&A
  • Parent-attended showcase

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Partner Schools

Cohort 1 Applications Open

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Podcast Episodes

10 Episode Series

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Countries Active

India & UAE

Target Partner Schools

DPSRyan InternationalGemsOberoi InternationalJumeirah CollegeGEMS Wellington
Dynamic Updates

Latest from The Compound Effect

Hosted by Omar Nabil, exploring how business ideas grow into real-world ventures.

Podcast Recording
Episode 4
March 2026

How retail investors think about risk

Guest: Arjun Mehta

Portfolio Manager, [Fund Name], Mumbai

"An exploration of risk management and investment strategies for the next generation of retail investors."