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KRUU Projects

Top professors, academic experts and industry partners have come together to create Kruu projects. Each project module is thoughtfully designed to guide middle and high school students through a logical sequence of problem solving. Students gain access to curated content, worksheets, and study materials, and they are paired with research assistants for guidance. Here are all the Kruu projects.

Building a FinTech Startup

Grades

9 – 12

Starts on

July 2024

Discipline

Business & Entreprenuership

Duration

21 Days

About Project

This project immerses senior grade students in the dynamic world of Financial Technology (FinTech) with a focus on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Ethical FinTech Practices. Students will conceptualise, design and develop a FinTech Startup that addresses SDGs such as financial inclusion, quality education and economic growth while adhering to Ethical FinTech Practices. They will explore key aspects of FinTech, including digital payments, personal finance and blockchain technology. Through guided worksheets, students will create a business plan and a prototype. The project fosters teamwork, business and technology skills, preparing students for future entrepreneurial endeavours with a positive social impact and ethical foundation.

Expert Profile

Prof. Lurion De Mello is an expert in finance and energy economics at Macquarie Business School, Australia. His research focuses on energy markets, commodity pricing, and financial risk management, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy transitions and global oil markets.

He has published extensively in leading academic journals and collaborates with industry leaders to analyze market volatility, sustainability, and policy impacts. Prof. Lurion De Mello is also an active educator, integrating real-world financial strategies into his teaching, preparing students for the evolving global economy. His work bridges academic research and industry applications, influencing policy decisions and investment strategies worldwide.

011 Dr. Lurion De Mello

Prof. Lurion De Mello

Macquaire Business School, Australia

What Students Say?

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It was such a challenging project for me because it really made me work quite the bit on the working prototype. Overall, despite that it wasn't that hard, I would say it was rather enjoyable and exceeded my expectations !
Purvi