From Idea to Business: A 48-Hour Challenge
Learn business development, work with tech mentors, and pitch to world-class judges: CEOs and founders, AI experts, and product innovators.
Hackathon
Your journey from registration to final pitch—with mentorship, learning, and recognition from industry leaders.
Hackathon
Dec. 10th-12th · Online via Zoom
Mentorship from RubiKamp Leadership School network and senior mentors from the tech ecosystem.
Judges: CEOs, founders, and industry leaders.
Prizes: $600 cash + the chance to present at ISC Talk + participation certificates.
What you'll learn
Skills for Life
Learn, validate, and pitch
Business Development Fundamentals
Know your target customer, market size, and the strategy of turning ideas into businesses.
Problem-Solving Frameworks
Use structured approaches to identify problems worth solving and validate them with real mentors.
AI-Powered Solutions
Leverage AI tools to research, prototype, and automate tasks that make your ideas smarter and faster.
Pitch & Presentation Skills
Craft compelling narratives, design visuals, and present confidently to judges.
Prizes
Recognition That Builds Your Future
Cash, credentials, and immersive experiences designed for ambitious teens.
Cash Prize: $600
Top Team Reward
A $600 cash award recognizing the strongest business solution of the weekend.
- Fuel your next prototype or venture
- Spotlighted during the final showcase
- Recognized by a panel of industry leaders
Chance to Present at ISC Talk
Elite Stage Access
Top presenters earn a special slot to share their work with the International School community.
- Pitch to an influential audience
- Build credibility for future applications
- Gain feedback from seasoned founders
Certificate of Achievement
Career Credential
Every participant receives a certificate for their participation.
- Proof of practical business skills
- A highlight for university applications
- Signal of teamwork and leadership
Judges
Industry Leaders Judging Your Pitch
World-class final round judges bring together CEOs, founders, AI experts, and product innovators who bridge technology with business impact.
Final Round
Will Jackson
Innovation Entrepreneur & Product Designer
Named inventor on multiple patents and fellow of the Packard Foundation's 'A Million Realities' program. Allia Serious Impact Entrepreneur 2017 and Unltd Big Venture Challenge Winner 2016. Expert in concept development, gamification, and service design.
Product Design & UX
Innovation & Gamification
Social Ventures
Final Round
Sahar Toghyani
Business Fellow — Perplexity AI
Former investigative journalist turned AI educator who bridges the technical and business worlds. Explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping economies and transforming education, helping people understand and embrace emerging technologies.
Artificial Intelligence
Education Technology
Business Strategy
Final Round
Cyrus Yari
Full-Stack Engineer & Technical Product Manager | Ex-Tesla
Russell Group educated engineer with multidisciplinary expertise spanning code, design, product, DevOps, and analytics. Co-founder & Lecturer of AI/ML Programme (now in fourth cohort), sponsored speaker at McKinsey's "Startup Engineering" conference.
AI/ML & Deep Learning
Product Engineering
Systems Architecture
Mentorship
Dual Mentorship Model
Two layers of mentors guide every team—teen leads who speak your language and senior mentors who bring industry firepower.
Teen Leads
Your Near-Peer Guides
RubiKamp alumni with hackathon and startup experience.
- Built startups and competed in multiple hackathons.
- Relatable mentors who speak your language.
- Guide you through ideation, validation, and pitching.
- Available throughout your entire journey.
Your Team
3-5 builders
Work side-by-side with both mentor layers through every milestone.
Senior Mentors
Industry Expertise
Professionals from the tech ecosystem.
- Real-world expertise and strategic guidance.
- Every 3-4 teams shares a senior mentor.
- Professional-level coaching and invaluable feedback.
Timeline
A three-day sprint to your final pitch
Day 1 · Wednesday, Dec. 10th
Day 01
Kickoff & Theme Announcement
Teams brainstorm and outline solutions.
Day 2 · Thursday, Dec. 11th
Day 02
Deep Dive with Mentors
Market research, validation, and business model canvas.
Day 3 · Friday, Dec. 12th
Day 03
Build, Pitch, and Showcase
Pitch deck preparation, group-level presentations, and the final showcase before a prestigious judging panel of industry leaders, with parents and the RubiKamp community invited.
Why RubiKamp
Proven Track Record of Teen Success
RubiKamp empowers International School students with real-world business development wins, deep mentorship, and access to Iran's tech ecosystem.
Impact
National Impact
Hosted a national hackathon with 6,000+ teen participants and over 5 internal hackathons. 5-10% acceptance rate from 3,000+ annual applicants for the leadership program.
Outcomes
Real Results
Produced 4 startups—one valued at 5 billion toman. Alumni placed at Digikala, Snapp, Alibaba, Nestlé, internships in Canada/USA, and 2025 cohort presented at GITEX Youth Dubai.
Focus
For International Students
Conducted entirely in English. No coding required—business thinking focus. Practical skills for life and university applications.
Future
Beyond the Event
Phase 1 of your long-term path to Business Development with future workshops and startup incubation. Find your co-founders and build a network that lasts.
Collaborators
RubiKamp x ISCtalks x TIS
RubiKamp teams up with ISCtalks and Tehran International School to bring the ISCtalks stage and academic backbone into this hackathon.
RubiKamp x ISC talks x TIS
Celebrating student-led innovation with RubiKamp's platform, ISCtalks stories, and Tehran International School's support. Expect spotlight moments, community energy, and room for bold ideas.
ISCtalks
Stage & stories
TIS
Tehran International School
About
Business Development Hackathon
The First Phase of a Partnership Between RubiKamp and International School
This hackathon is the beginning of a long-term collaboration to empower International School students with business development and entrepreneurship skills. Why you'll learn to see problems differently, work with world-class mentors, and build solutions that matter.
48 Hours Journey
Learn, team up, prep, and then build during the 48-hour hackathon finale.
Mentor-first Design
Teen leads plus senior mentors keep you aligned with real business goals.
Global-Ready Skills
Business thinking, validation, AI-powered solutions, and storytelling in English.
Recognition & Access
$600 prize pool, certificates, and the chance to present at the ISC Talk 2026.
Registration Checklist
Ready to join?
Make sure the essentials below are true for you before submitting the form.
- Be an International School student (Ages 13-18, Graes 8-12)
- Available for the designated timeline..
- Ready to learn, collaborate, and build.
- Register by Dec. 4th or until spots fill.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Ping the RubiKamp team and we’ll help right away.
Certificates of achievement
48-hour online hackathon with mentor support
Access to teen leads plus senior mentors all month