DPS-Modern Indian School hosts third Teenpreneur Pitch Perfect Challenge
DPS Modern Indian School successfully hosted the third “Teenpreneur Pitch Perfect Challenge” on October 13, bringing together participants from 10 schools across Qatar. Centred on the theme Waste Not: Turning Waste into Opportunity, the inter-school competition was conducted in two categories: Grades IX–X and Grades XI–XII. The challenge encouraged students to transform waste into innovative products and sustainable business opportunities, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Chief Guest Shaheen Muhammed Shafi, the vice-president of DPS Monarch International School, urged students to think beyond conventional business models, recognise emerging opportunities and view failures as stepping stones to entrepreneurial success. Principal Soma Bhattacharjee encouraged students to embrace creativity and innovation, emphasising that entrepreneurship goes beyond winning.Highlighting the theme Waste Not: Turning Waste into Opportunity, she urged participants to transform waste into sustainable solutions for a better future.Asna Nafees, group academic adviser of the DPS Group of Schools, emphasised the potential of young entrepreneurs to turn small ideas into impactful ventures that generate employment and contribute positively to society. The judging panel comprised Vimal Thomas, chief accountant at Bureau Veritas International, Qatar; Saumy Thomas, manager of Internal Audit at Qatar University; and Shaheen Backer, business leader, entrepreneur and certified business coach. Participants presented innovative business ideas, outlining product features, business models, market strategies and financial plans, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, ethical practices and market potential. In the Grades IX and X category, Shantiniketan Indian School clinched first place with “Venzora Hair Pads”, presented by Mohammed Aleem Lone, Mohammad Saahir Shamsheer and Nihal Badshah. MES Indian School secured the runner-up position with “Foodward”, presented by Rayan Majeed, Aaesha Fathima Basheer and Sara Gigani.In the Grades XI and XII category, Podar Pearl School claimed the top spot with “Restep”, presented by Aarefa Merji, Sadiya Saneesh and Haribhakti Subodh Patil. Loyola International School shared the runner-up honours for “Kyklos”, presented by Jevishon Jakson Coonghe, Manya Bhandary and Laximi Jayavardhan Gadde, and DPS Modern Indian School for “Ground2Good”, presented by Nysa Singh, Nicole Crasta and Maairah Rimas Chadkhan. The event concluded with a commitment to carry forward the spirit of innovation, sustainability, and collaboration to create meaningful change.