What is the NextEra Summer Camp?

A four-week interactive online experience where students become startup founders!
 Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and creativity, students will explore real-world problems and use Artificial Intelligence to create, validate, and pitch their own startup ideas.
 This is not just a camp. It’s a Launchpad for tomorrow’s innovators.

Who Can Join?

  1. Students in Grades 4–10
  2. Each team consists of 5 students from the same school
  3. Teams are divided into three categories,
    Juniors (Grade 4-5), Middle (Grade 6-8), and Senior (Grade 9-10)
  4. From any school or governorate in Egypt
  5.  Excited about entrepreneurship, innovation, and AI
  6. Willing to commit to the full experience and collaborate in teams

Milestones Key Dates

Batch 1

Batch 2

What Will Students Learn?

NextEra will deliver live sessions and ongoing support by professional trainers and feedback loops during and after the camp. Students will:
  • Discover real-world problems worth solving
  • Ideate, validate, and develop a startup concept
  • Learn business basics: branding, budgeting, legal insights
  • Use beginner-friendly AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL·E, Teachable Machine, Canva, and Glide
  • Build a functional prototype and pitch deck
  • Deliver a compelling investor pitch in front of mentors and judges

Awards & Recognition

Top 10 Teams:
  1. Professionally filmed pitch video
  2. Featured on NextEra’s social
    media platforms
Top 3 Teams:
  1. Podcast interview spotlight
  2. Funding to launch their idea
  3. Personalized post-camp mentorship
  4. School and student recognition
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Is participation paid?

 Yes, participation in the NextEra Summer Camp is paid. Schools can contact the NextEra team directly to receive full pricing details and registration packages.

How many teams can a school register?

 Schools may register as many teams as they wish. The more teams a school enrolls, the higher their probability of winning.

How many students are required per team?

 Each team must consist of 5 students

Can we register a team with fewer than 5 students?

Yes, but it is strongly recommended to complete the team with 5 members for fair competition and collaboration.

Will each grade level have a separate session schedule?

Yes. Each school will receive a customized schedule based on grade and preferred timing.

Can I register individually?

No. Participation is team-based. Each team must include 5 students from the same school and governorate.

Is full attendance required?

Yes. All sessions are mandatory. Absences may affect your team’s eligibility for the final pitch or awards.

What happens after registration closes?

The NextEra team will review all submissions and notify accepted teams with full schedules and onboarding instructions.

Can students from any location apply?

 Yes. Students from any school or governorate in Egypt are eligible to apply, as long as they meet the team and grade-level requirement