ARISE: Explore
ARISE: Explore is a series of workshops and sprints designed for postgraduate students to build a foundational understanding of innovation, technology commercialisation, and venture creation through taking action. Participants work within a sandbox environment, connect with like-minded individuals, identify opportunities, design ventures, build prototypes, and take their first steps in pitching their business propositions.
The Explore module is suited for individuals new to venture creation process. We welcome those who have not yet developed any ideas or concrete plans.
Programme journey
The Explore module focuses on the following aspects:
- Learning – Participants take part in learning journeys to discover startup ecosystems or industry flagship events.
- Ideation – Participants are challenged to think beyond their current boundaries, question conventions, and identify new opportunities by orienting themselves toward the future and engaging in cross-pollination of ideas.
- Venture design - Teams develop venture blueprints grounded in human-centred principles, real industry insights, and research findings, enhanced by the use of AI.
- Rapid prototyping and pitching - Teams learn agile methods to bring their ideas into reality, building prototypes that can kickstart the validation process and support their pitches.
Participant outcomes
A venture concept designed from customer insights and AI-enabled research findings
A venture concept designed from customer insights and AI-enabled research findings
A early venture pitch deck and prototype
Join us
If you are exploring how your research or technology could create real-world impact, ARISE provides the tools, mentorship, and frameworks to begin that journey.
Apply to ARISE and begin validating your innovation.
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Frequently asked questions
I am not sure if I am ready for this programme.
Our programmes are friendly for all participants and we are excited to witness your development, so you do not have to worry!
Concerned about your commitment? We have a short introductory programme and one-off events for you to take that first step!
How long does this programme last, and what does the commitment look like?
Typically between 12 to 14 weeks. Apart from attending the workshops, you may be expected to complete assignments outside of class (e.g., interviewing customers, preparing pitches and actively consulting your mentor).
As our programmes are designed to take you from zero-to-one in the most efficient way, we encourage you to follow through the full course of the programme. We understand if you have one-off commitments which might affect your attendance, but do make time if you are signing up.
We also have a short introductory programme and one-off events for you to take that first step!
What do I need in order to join this programme?
Most of our programmes require that you have an idea of the problem you want to address.
You can choose to join with a pre-formed team, or find like-minded teammates during the programme. We have had many participants who met their teammates during the programme as well!
I am not from SUTD / My team is not from SUTD. Can we still join this programme?
Yes, we welcome all aspiring founders.
Will I have to give up equity in my company to be part of this programme?
We do not take take equity from teams and start-ups who join our programmes.
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