Theodore International Startup Academy
TISA SCHOOL STARTUP CONFERENCE
20 May 2026
Lorentzkade 15a, Leiden, The Netherlands
WHAT IS TISA SSC?
This is a biannual conference where TISA students from 5 to 12 years old present their business projects to the expert community.

All business projects presented at the conference were prepared by students as part of the TISA Business Programme.
CONFERENCE 2026
Our next Conference will be held on May 20 for students in grades 2-7.

Where: TISA School (Lorentzkade 15a, Leiden).

Below you will find a description of the sections and a detailed schedule for the day.
OUR SECTIONS
  • Section 1 - MY FIRST PROJECT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY
    Age: 5-7 (Grades 2-3)

    Grade 2 students studied the module "My First Project" and worked on their business projects:
    • Number flashcards
    • Healthy cookies
    • Healthy ice-creams

    Grade 3 students studied the module "Financial Literacy" and worked on their business projects:
    • Financial Tips Bookmark
    • PiggyBank
    • Money Purses
    • Money Trivia Card Game
  • Section 2 - SMART-CITY MANAGEMENT
    Age: 7-10 (Grades 4-7)

    Grade 4/5 students studied the module "SMART-City Management" and worked on their business projects:
    • Smart Car Door Mobile App
    • Accessible navigation app for public spaces
    • Joystick steering system for cars

    Grade 6/7 students studied the "SMART-City Management" module and worked on their business projects:
    • Smart Trash Bin
TISA STARTUP CONFERENCE
60+
students
5
experts
9
business projects
4
mentors
Conference Program
Wednesday, May 20
08:30 – 9:00
Registration
Get your name tag and TISA Coins to use at the StartUp Fair (cash can also be used).
09:00 – 10:00
StartUp Fair
Project teams sell their products
10:00 – 10:20
Conference Opening
The opening speech, celebration performances and academic awards for students
10:30 – 12:30
Projects' Presentation in sections
Teams present their projects to the experts, and receive feedback, certificates and presents!
OUR PARTNERS