Embedding entrepreneurship into school and college classrooms could spark thousands of student-run businesses and open wide job opportunities, says a new Primus Partners report. The study estimates that with the right lessons and support, students could launch about 2,800 startups and create close to 2.8 lakh new jobs across the country. Researchers spoke with more than 1,500 people, including students, teachers, principals and small entrepreneurs, and found a strong appetite for practical business learning that goes beyond theory. The report sets out a clear roadmap that moves students from curiosity to action by combining awareness, basic financial literacy, hands-on projects, mentorship, incubator access and networking with local firms. Successful pilots in some states already show how school projects can be turned into real services and products when learners get time, guidance and small seed funds. Experts say that treating entrepreneurship as a core subject, not only as an extra activity, will help more young people try new ideas and learn how to run enterprises safely. The study recommends training teachers so they can lead projects, assess student progress and build confidence rather than only deliver lectures. A special focus on towns and smaller cities is urged because new ecosystems are emerging there and local problems can become good startup ideas. Leaders suggest that incubators, mentors and simple seed grants be made available to student teams so they can test ideas without too much risk. They also recommend stronger links between schools, colleges, industry bodies and banks so students can see real examples and get practical help. The report highlights the bigger goal of turning the country’s young population into job creators instead of only job seekers by giving them tools to start and run small businesses. One finding notes that millions of young people enter the workforce every year and that entrepreneurship teaching gives them an extra pathway to earn and to hire others. The framework in the report aims to build life skills such as problem solving, teamwork, budgeting and pitching ideas, which help in work and in life. If these steps are rolled out steadily, small trials can grow into local firms that serve nearby communities and create steady income. The tone of the report is hopeful and practical, with clear steps that policymakers, schools and funders can implement. With the right mix of classroom change, mentor networks and small funds, students can learn to spot opportunities, start small businesses and make new jobs that help their towns grow. Simple steps like short projects, visits to local firms, and small seed grants for student teams can give early experience, while teacher training and mentor networks help young founders turn classroom ideas into real services that serve their communities.
