{"id":32249,"date":"2023-02-24T22:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T22:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=32249"},"modified":"2023-03-16T06:13:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T06:13:53","slug":"student-startups-resources-that-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/careers\/student-startups-resources-that-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Startups: Resources That Can Help","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
Many people think it is not possible to start a business while in university. On the contrary, any student can start a successful business in college<\/a> due to the wide range of resources available for them. <\/p> The modern student wants to have a strong educational foundation and also to found startups. Many of them are focusing on the local market, but very few focus on the global market. The latest statistics show the US has over 70 thousand student startups, India has over 12 thousand, and the UK has over 6 thousand. <\/p> The universities have a very supportive infrastructure. That makes it possible for students to become entrepreneurs while still in college. Many universities have accelerator programs and incubators as support resources for students. A student who is planning on starting a startup in college today has every resource that will make it possible for them to start. <\/p> A student might have a great startup idea but lack the tips and tricks required to make it real. This is in terms of planning, funding, management, and marketing. One of the best resources they can take advantage of is to participate in pitch competitions. <\/p> These are platforms where a student can write the most attractive startup idea<\/a>. They can present it to a community of investors, students, entrepreneurs, or service providers. The purpose is to convince them their idea is viable. <\/p> If they win, they can get support in terms of consultation, grants, partnerships, etc. Another kind of competition is to pitch for cash prizes before a board, a panel of investors, or student startup talent seekers. <\/p>Take advantage of opportunities and pitch competitions<\/span><\/h2>