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The boot camp, facilitated by Mr. Tashi Wangdi, Founder of Impact Hub Thimphu, and Mr. Jigme Thinley, Senior Program Officer at the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship, provided an immersive learning experience over three days. The facilitators, both alumni of the Australia Awards Short Course and active members of the Bhutan Australia Alumni Association (BAAA), brought valuable expertise to the program.
Impact and Sustainability
The boot camp’s direct beneficiaries were the students of Laya Middle School, with indirect benefits extending to their families and the broader Laya community. Emphasizing gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion, the program ensured equal opportunities for all participants. To ensure sustainability, the program focused on building partnerships with local stakeholders and providing capacity-building training. This includes exploring diverse funding sources such as earned income, corporate sponsorships, and crowdfunding. Engaging program alumni as mentors and advisors is also crucial, leveraging their networks and experiences to support current participants.
The first day focused on ideation, where students identified community challenges and brainstormed innovative business ideas. Workshops on creative thinking and opportunity recognition were conducted, and each group was given Nu. 500 as seed capital to develop their ideas.
On the second day, students were introduced to essential business tools, including SWOT analysis, the Lean Canvas, and the Business Model Canvas. These tools helped them refine their ideas, focusing on aspects such as pricing and business viability.
The final day was dedicated to preparing and delivering business pitches. Students received training on effective pitching techniques and presented their business ideas to judges and evaluators, receiving valuable feedback.
The event saw participation from 45 students (13 male and 32 female) from grades 6 to 10. They formed teams and pitched 10 innovative business ideas:
The winning idea, “Guest House with Tourist Hotel,” was selected for its creativity and potential impact, while the first runner-up, “Layap Cap Netting,” demonstrated a strong understanding of local needs.
“iHub Bhutan met and exceeded our expectations.I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tashi and his team over the past few years and I can say without any hesitation, that he has made a significant impact on our company. Adrienne is great at making sure you spend your time and money on the right issues. He understood our vision and delivered a fantastic result for our company.”
Chimi Dema – Founder – Druna Ghu Cookies
This year, we are offering free training programs for schools to inspire creativity, innovation, and leadership among students. If you are a teacher and would like your school to participate, we warmly invite you to write to us and register your interest.
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