From concept to working prototype in 3 days
An innovation lab at Lifelong Learning Institute
SUTD CoLab is a dedicated innovation space at Lifelong Learning Institute where organisations come together to learn, build, and deploy AI-assisted solutions for real workplace challenges — powered by SUTD’s Design·AI methodology and expert mentorship.
Up to 90%
Subsidy Available
3 days
From Concept to Prototype
3 Pillars
Learn · Build · Deploy
WHAT IS SUTD CoLab?
Innovation. Training. Collaboration. All under one roof.
Not a classroom — a hands-on build environment where teams develop real solutions , guided by Design·AI methodology.
What we provide
Three pillars
Future of Innovation
A strategic space where teams explore the future of work and transform emerging possibilities into AI-ready opportunities through Human•AI collaboration.
Training & Building for Deployment
From foundation to prototype to production. SUTD CoLab equips teams with the frameworks, tools, and mentorship to build validated prototypes — leading to enterprise deployment.
Partnership & Collaboration
A launchpad for enterprises, public agencies, and community partners to co-create, exchange expertise, and accelerate AI adoption across Singapore's workforce — together.
What you’ll prototype
- Workflow automation
- Internal productivity copilots
- Knowledge & reporting dashboards
- Customer support assistants
Programme structure
From concept to working prototype in 3 days
A guided, hands-on sprint — from building your Design·AI framework to delivering a validated proof-of-concept, with expert mentorship at every stage.
Part 1 – LEARN (1 day )
From Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness to Application: Building Foundations for Business Impact
Participants who have completed SUTD Design·AI courses may proceed directly to Stage 2.
Part 2 – BUILD (2-day)
Domain x AI x Design: Prototyping with AI
AI-assisted prototyping. Build working proof-of-concepts. Use AI tools to turn real-world challenges into validated prototypes.
Part 3 – DEPLOY
Entreprise Deployment: Take validated prototypes to production.
Target audience
For all who are ready to move from AI awareness to action
Designed for teams done talking about AI — and ready to build with it.
Enterprise Leaders & Transformation Team
CXOs, digital transformation leads, and innovation managers seeking to accelerate AI adoption and build sustainable innovation capability across their organisation.
Department & Functional Heads
HR, operations, finance, and business unit leaders looking to implement AI solutions for their specific workflows, functions, and productivity challenges.
Community & public sector partners
Ministries, statutory boards, community development organisations, and public agencies seeking to strengthen AI capabilities across Singapore's workforce through inclusive, AI-assisted solutions.
Our impact
What you stand to gain
We deliver lasting enterprise value — not just certificates.
Accelerated enterprise AI adoption
Move from awareness to validated prototypes, with a structured pathway that reduces implementation risk.
Sustainable internal AI capability
Build a team that continues to identify, prototype, and validate AI-assisted solutions — creating a lasting innovation function, beyond the course.
Workforce productivity uplift
Develop tools that directly improve day-to-day workflows — from automating manual processes to enabling smarter decision-making.
