Early-Stage
Entrepreneurship for Young
Minds
Shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and change-makers.
Founder's Note
Founded by Pavan Allena, the entrepreneur behind Metamorphosis (acquired by BrightChamps), the Bower School of Early Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) is a pioneering program designed to nurture young entrepreneurial minds.
SEED is Bower’s structured, in-school entrepreneurship program — a capability layer integrated into existing school schedules. Through 20 module-based sessions facilitated by trained Bower practitioners, students are equipped with the mindset and tools needed to transform ideas into impactful ventures.
Pavan Allena
Founder, Bower School of Entrepreneurship
- Introducing Entrepreneurship in K-12 Ecosystem
- Progressive curriculum for Grades 3–12
- Cultivates problem-solving, leadership, and financial management skills
- Exposure to real-world challenges and experiential learning
- Certification and skill-building for future readiness
What is SEED?
SEED is Bower's structured, in-school entrepreneurship program — not a one-off workshop or guest lecture, but a capability layer integrated into existing school schedules. Zero disruption to your timetable, no extra prep for your teachers.
Overview
Who?
Students from Grade 3 onwards across the K-12 Pan-India ecosystem.
Duration
20 Sessions
Reach
Pan-India
Mode
In-School
Outcome
Certification & Portfolio
How It Works!
Mindset & Orientation
Begin with foundational entrepreneurial mindset building and orientation to design thinking
Problem Framing & Case Exploration
Learn to identify real problems, frame challenges, and explore real-world cases through hands-on activities
Ideation, Prototyping & Iteration
Articulate ideas, build prototypes through team-based exploration, structured thinking, and iterative feedback
Showcase & Capability Mapping
Present ideas to mentors, receive feedback, earn SEED certification, and map capabilities for future readiness
What Students Actually
Walk Away With
Students don't leave with just ideas. They leave with confidence, structured thinking, and real-world exposure. Impact is measured in clarity, confidence, and capability — not marks.
Confidence to Start from Zero
Begin with nothing but an idea and develop the conviction to pursue it through structured frameworks and real-world exposure.
Structured Thinking Frameworks
Learn to think systematically — from problem identification to business modelling, market analysis, and idea validation.
Clear Communication Skills
Master the art of articulating ideas through presentations, storytelling, pitching, and team collaboration.
Comfort with Failure & Iteration
Develop resilience by learning to prototype, test, fail safely, and iterate — building comfort with ambiguity.
Ownership of Learning
Take charge of your ideas, lead teams, make decisions, and build a portfolio of real projects and prototypes.
Tools you will master
SEED Curriculum by Grade Band
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Financial Literacy
GenAI & Technology
Know What They Learn
Comprehensive curriculum across three key areas
GRADES 3-5 (JUNIOR LEVELS)
The Student Journey
Mindset & Orientation
Begin with foundational entrepreneurial mindset building and orientation to design thinking.
Mindset & Orientation
Begin with foundational entrepreneurial mindset building and orientation to design thinking.
Problem Framing
Learn to identify real problems, frame challenges, and explore real-world cases through hands-on activities.
Problem Framing
Learn to identify real problems, frame challenges, and explore real-world cases through hands-on activities.
Ideation & Prototyping
Articulate ideas, build prototypes through team-based exploration, structured thinking, and iterative feedback.
Ideation & Prototyping
Articulate ideas, build prototypes through team-based exploration, structured thinking, and iterative feedback.
Showcase & Mapping
Present ideas to mentors, receive feedback, earn SEED certification, and map capabilities for future readiness.
Showcase & Mapping
Present ideas to mentors, receive feedback, earn SEED certification, and map capabilities for future readiness.
What Students Walk Away With
- SEED Certification
- Capability portfolio
- Real-world exposure
Program Application Deadline
March 15, 2026
Program Application Deadline
Why Schools Partner With
Bower SEED?
Future-Ready Without Overload
Add future-readiness without academic overload. SEED integrates into existing school schedules with zero timetable disruption.
Institutional Differentiation
Strengthen your school's positioning with a structured entrepreneurship program backed by practitioner-led learning.
Real-World Exposure
Offer students safe access to founders, investors, and real businesses through the Bower ecosystem.
Confidence Over Credentials
Build student confidence, communication skills, and structured thinking — not just certificates and credentials.
Partnership-Led Model
Bower works alongside school leadership — not parallel to it. A long-term capability partner, not a one-off workshop vendor.
The Shift We Are
Living In
The gap today is no longer academic. It is behavioural, cognitive, and real-world readiness. Bower SEED bridges this gap.
Today's Students Will...
Work Across Multiple Careers
Today's students will navigate multiple career paths, not a single linear trajectory.
Enter Jobs That Don't Yet Exist
Over 65% of future jobs demand problem-solving and adaptability over credentials.
Compete in an Ideas-Driven World
Success will depend on ideas, adaptability, and execution — not memorization.
Need Structured Thinking Early
Entrepreneurship develops structured thinking, decision-making under uncertainty, and risk awareness.
Require Ownership & Accountability
Early exposure significantly improves confidence, communication, and initiative.
Cannot Wait Until College
These are not college skills. They are early-life skills. This work cannot wait till college.
Yet Schools Still Optimise For...
Syllabus Completion Focus
Rote memorization, rigid syllabi, and exam-driven metrics that measure memory, not understanding.
Marks & Predictability
Chasing grades and ranks while neglecting creativity, confidence, and long-term thinking.
Linear Definitions of Success
One-size-fits-all curriculum ignoring unique interests, strengths, and aspirations.
One-Off Workshops
Guest lectures and extracurricular add-ons that create awareness but not lasting capability.
Theory-Only Instruction
Passive listening and note-taking with limited space for experimentation and real-world challenges.
No NEP 2020 Execution Path
NEP 2020 calls for experiential learning, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset — but very few schools have a structured way to execute it.
Meet the Masters Behind SEED
Guided by startup founders, industry specialists, investors, and design mentors
Preeti J
Corporate Trainer
Bhavana
Corporate Trainer
Pranay Jindal
Director of Partnerships
Pratima V
Corporate Trainer
Amit Kumar
Chief Finance Officer(CFO)
Preeti J
Corporate Trainer
Bhavana
Corporate Trainer
Pranay Jindal
Director of Partnerships
Pratima V
Corporate Trainer
Amit Kumar
Chief Finance Officer(CFO)
SEED Impact
A growing movement built on measurable learning outcomes
Trusted by 45+ Schools
Across India
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Noha
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School
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education
Grade 7
Projects
- Build your own food truck simulation
- "Fix the Planet" Group pitch
- My first Pet Tacker App
- 1- Min Logo Maker
Hard Skills
Figma Basic
Spreadsheet FluencySoft Skills
SEED Showcase & Certification
Elements
- Project Presentation
- Idea Articulation
- Mentor Feedback
- Capability Mapping
Experience
- Students present their venture ideas to real mentors
- Clear explanation of problem, solution, and value
- Structured feedback from practitioners and industry experts
- Guided reflection on growth and future readiness
What People Had To Say
The mentorship program completely transformed my approach to coding. I went from struggling with basic algorithms to building full-stack applications in just 6 months. The instructors genuinely care about your success!
Priya Sharma
UG Student
Computer Science
As a parent, I was amazed by the personalized attention my daughter received. Her confidence skyrocketed, and she's now participating in international robotics competitions. Best investment we've made!
Rajesh Kumar
Parent
K12 SEED Program
The LEAD program helped me discover my passion for AI and machine learning. The project-based curriculum and industry connections landed me an internship at a top tech company!
Arjun Menon
LEAD Student
AI & ML Track
What Made it to the news!
Changes in entrepreneurial landscape in india
Learnings and Lessons from my first start-up
Navigating the Challenges of Remote Team Management
Navigating the Challenges of Remote Team Management
Changes in entrepreneurial landscape in india
Learnings and Lessons from my first start-up
Navigating the Challenges of Remote Team Management
Navigating the Challenges of Remote Team Management
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