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Take the first step, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset!
Participants are empowered to ideate, build and launch your own ideas, embarking on your entrepreneurial journey with confidence and purpose through a series of vibrant, and immersive workshops.
Be prepared to be exposed to real-world challenges where you can tackle your chosen problems and deliver compelling pitches to secure the support you need to take your solutions to reality.
Beyond the workshops, this opens the doors to SUTD’s venture and entrepreneurship ecosystem, where you will find access to industry mentors, venture partnership and a community of like-minded peers to journey alongside you.
Highlights
✔ Hands-on workshops
✔ Access to mentorship
Is this programme for you?
This programme is designed for all students (undergraduates and postgraduates) within SUTD, with a strong focus on Freshmores. We are here to give you the space to explore the world of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking.
Join us if you’re curious about entrepreneurship or you have an idea that you’ve been incubating but never found a way to explore it deeper!
Programme journey
IdeateSomething
- This is the starting point of your journey. You will dive deep into the fundamentals of design innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Starting as individuals, the programme will gear you towards building your superhero team to create magic together.
- You will join a diverse, supportive community of fellow students, faculty, alumni, and industry mentors dedicated to helping you grow through
- Mentorship
- Collaboration
- Ongoing Support
BuildSomething
- This is your chance to collaborate, experiment, and bring your vision to life.
- Workshops equip you with the skills to understand validation, building your MVP and being strategic in the way you plan your roadmap to success.
- This will also support you as you gear up for Baby Shark Fund.
LaunchSomething
- This is your gateway to turning fresh ideas into tangible ventures.
- You will move from idea to execution using a practical framework that focuses on launching real initiatives – whether it’s a product, campaign, partnership, or even a venture.
- This will continue to support you as you gear up for Baby Shark Fund or to help guide you through your Baby Shark Fund journey.
Participant outcomes
Learn how to generate, develop, and communicate innovative ideas that matter.
Build essential skills (e.g. critical thinking, problem-solving, team dynamics and leadership).
Connect with mentors and peers.
what's next
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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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