City One Initiative

Name

City One Initiative

Legal name

The City One Initiative

Website

https://cityoneinitiative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Experiential Learning Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Student Government & Leadership Programs (EDAJAJAH)

Keywords

• Experiential learning programs
• Model UN conferences
• Student upskilling workshops
• Public speaking training
• Leadership development camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Udaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Upskilling Camps & Workshops: Immersive workshops and camps with trained experts covering oratory skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, interview prep, leadership and nonverbal communication. Adopted homegrown methodologies with Gen-Z approach for interactive learning.
2. Model UN Conferences & Training: Interactive MUN workshops, debating sessions and conferences. Training sessions that provide the feel and atmosphere of real UN meetings. Over 50 seminars and training sessions conducted with over 2000+ delegates.
3. 1:1 Mentorship Courses: Personalized mentorship programs in Public Speaking, Model UN, Leadership, and Personality Development offered to individual students.
4. Institutional Academic Clubs: Curated innovative clubs and societies in institutes for holistic development of contemporary skills. Year-round programs with schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

City One Initiative designs and delivers experiential learning programs for school students in Grades 3-12 across India, including Model UN conferences and training (City MUN Project), public speaking and personality development workshops (Speakolobe), in-school Academic Clubs & Societies, Bal Panchayat (Children's Parliament) simulations, and 1:1 mentorship courses. Programs are offered as fee-based workshops, camps, conferences, and clubs delivered either on-campus at partner schools or as personalized mentorship to individual students.

Product overview

City One Initiative is a pan-India upskilling organization that offers a portfolio of experiential learning programs for students in grades 3-12. The core offerings include City MUN Project (Model UN conferences, workshops, and training sessions), Speakolobe (public speaking and personality development workshops), Academic Clubs & Societies, and Bal Panchayat (Children's Parliament simulations). The organization also provides signature upskilling camps including Public Speaking Camps, Leadership Camps, Digital Marketing Camps, and Model UN Camps, along with 1:1 Mentorship Courses and Innovation Clubs. These programs collectively focus on developing contemporary skills including public speaking, leadership, critical thinking, and diplomatic skills through hands-on simulations and interactive learning experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• City MUN Project: A brand of City One Initiative providing interactive MUN workshops, debating sessions and conferences. Has conducted 50+ debating conferences, workshops and Model UN training sessions across India with over 2000 delegates participating.
• Speakolobe

Products and services

• City MUN Project Interactive Model UN conferences, debating workshops, and training sessions delivered at schools across India for K-12 and college students.
• Speakolobe Public Speaking and Leadership camps focusing on oratory skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, interview preparation, leadership, and non-verbal communication for students.
• Academic Clubs & Societies Curated innovative in-school clubs and societies focused on holistic development of contemporary skills through year-round experiential learning at partner institutions.
• Bal Panchayat Simulation of the Gram Panchayat system within the Panchayati Raj framework, designed to help students understand local government workings and develop communication and analytical skills.
• Upskilling Camps (Public Speaking, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Model UN) Immersive multi-day camps for grades 5-12 covering public speaking (voice modulation, body language, storytelling, mock presentations), leadership (vision, empathy, resilience, emotional intelligence), digital marketing (branding, content creation, social media), and Model UN (diplomacy, negotiation, research, policy drafting).
• 1:1 Mentorship Courses Personalized mentorship courses in Public Speaking, Model UN, Leadership, and Personality Development offered to individual students through direct contact and outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200,000 students impacted since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Genesis Global SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-curated Genesis MUN and Genesis PYP MUN conferences. Genesis MUN featured non-traditional and discussion-driven committee formats including IPL Auction simulation alongside conventional UN bodies. Genesis PYP MUN was tailored for Primary Years Programme students emphasizing inquiry-driven learning.
• Satya Prakash Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated for SPPS MUN Jabalpur 2025 featuring an Entrepreneurs Summit committee focused on innovation and emerging technologies. Exposed delegates to business-driven decision-making and AI in start-up ecosystems.
• Prometheus SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-curated India's first dedicated Model UN for primary students (Grade 3-5). Set national benchmark for introductory simulations with live training sessions and simplified procedures in a welcoming environment for first-time delegates.
• Sandford SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-curated Rajasthan's first Junior Model UN - intra-school event for grade 3 and above. Focused on building strong foundation for MUN culture within the school with low-pressure environment.
• The International School AgracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganized TISA MUN national-level conference with dedicated committees for Grades 4 and 5. Featured IPL Auction committee replicating professional sports management environment with simplified procedures and intercultural dialogue.
• MGD Girls' SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for experiential learning programs in Jaipur. One of the key institutional partners for upskilling camps and workshops.
• Child Rights and You IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partnership for student enrichment programs. Collaborates on initiatives aligned with child rights and youth development.
• G.D. Goenka International SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue and partner for inaugural Udaipur International MUN in October 2016. Witnessed over 250 delegates from the country with highly experienced executive board panel.
• Bodhi International SchoolflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Suncity International MUN 2017 in Jodhpur. Affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education and International Baccalaureate. Over 200 delegates participated.
• St. Andrew's CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Mumbai International MUN 2017 - first collegiate conference extending reach towards other states. Roman Catholic College of Mumbai University.
• Sangam School of ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted Sangam School of Excellence MUN - one of the first residential conferences of Rajasthan. IB, IGCSE, and CBSE-affiliated international school.
• Maharana Mewar Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted second edition of Udaipur International MUN with outreach partners 94.3 FM and Udaipur Online.
• Mahaveer Public SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted MUN committed to HeForShe Campaign with gender parity (women to men ratio 2:1) in both delegation and secretariat.
• Sri Aurobindo Centre of New EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for SACNE Online MUN 2021 featuring UN Development Program, UN Women, UN General Assembly-I committees and Sustainable Development Goals.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ConveGenius: India-focused AI-driven K-12 learning and personalization company that intersects with school enrichment and skill development — partial overlap via institutional go-to-market.
• Classplus: Indian EdTech platform enabling tutors and training institutes to deliver programs to students — adjacent in skill-development delivery to K-12 consumers, though via a different (digital-first) channel.

Regional players

• MUN Planet: Global Model UN community and conference platform — comparable MUN category presence but broader geographic footprint and digital rather than school-partnership distribution.

Direct peers

• Entab: India-based K-12 experiential learning and enrichment program provider offering workshops, leadership camps, and skill-development programs in schools — directly comparable institutional channel and product mix.
• LeapStart (Victory Leap): India-focused skill camps and workshops for students covering communication, leadership, and personality development — comparable workshop/camp model delivered through schools.
• JITO JuniorMUN: Junior/primary-school Model UN program provider in India targeting Grades 3-5 — directly competitive with City One Initiative's first-of-its-kind Junior MUN category.
• MUN Coach India: India-based Model UN training and conference provider — directly competitive in the MUN workshop and conference vertical that City One Initiative's City MUN Project targets.
• Brainstorming India: Indian Model UN and debating conference organizer that delivers in-school MUN events and training — overlapping customer segment (K-12 institutions) and closely aligned product offering.

Broad incumbents

• LEAD School: India-based integrated K-12 learning and enrichment provider offering programs across multiple verticals — adjacent competitor in school partnership-based skill development.
• Educomp Solutions: Large Indian K-12 education services provider with school-level programs and digital learning offerings — broader portfolio and scale, but overlapping institutional buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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