Accelerating Research & Innovation for SUTD Entrepreneurs (ARISE)

Open to all

ARISE is a modular programme which equips aspiring founders with skills to validate their customers and markets, develop go-to-market strategies and business models, regardless of their stage of start-up development. This programme is uniquely structured to leverage peer feedback to help teams reach their highest potential. Founders who are exploring new ideas, validating their idea or even venturing into the markets can all immensely benefit from this programme.

ARISE: Explore

Open to all

In ARISE: Explore, teams will explore use cases and markets for their solution or technology. Through a guided process, they will explore new applications and markets that they might have previously overlooked, which could potentially be the game-changing moment for the team.

Highlights

Identify solution elements

Rethink applications

Discover new customers

In-depth information

    • Art of customer discovery interviews

    • Breaking down your technology into its elements

    • Rethinking use cases from elements

    • Discovering new customer segments from use cases

    • Meet like-minded team members

    • Mentorship session

    • Open to all

    • Have a pre-conceived idea

  • Q1 2024, To be confirmed

The programme is selective and prefers technology- and innovation-based solutions. The next run starts in March 2024. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified.

ARISE: Validate

Open to all

In ARISE: Validate, teams will go out to the field and confirm if there is an actual need for their solution and discover other important requirements of their target market, to better shape the development roadmap of their solution.

Highlights

Interview stakeholders

Build a business model

Optimise your product

In-depth information

    • Introduction to lean startup methodology

    • Customer discovery and development: “Get out of the building” to interview customers and stakeholders

    • Value proposition, MVP and product market fit

    • Beachhead markets and customers

    • Business model, revenue and cost

    • Failure and pivot

    • Pitching skills

    • Venture partner support

    • Dedicated mentor with deep industry experience and networks

    • Open to all

    • Form a team of 2 or up to 5 members

    • Individuals with entrepreneurial or business experience may apply to join existing teams as the Business/Entrepreneurial Lead

    • Programme runs from May – July, 8 x 3hr weekly workshops and a Presentation Day

Registration is May to July.

ARISE: Venture

Open to all

In ARISE: Venture, teams will learn what else is required beyond just building their product and selling it to customers. This last part will provide an overview of the complex backend processes, from understanding the supply chain all the way to navigating the regulatory landscape.

Highlights

Regulatory Considerations

Business Model and Financial Projections

IP Strategy

In-depth information

    • Building the team and team formation

    • Deep tech commercialization and operation plans

    • Go-to-market

    • Business models

    • Financial projections and management

    • Pitching for investment

    • Venture partner support

    • Dedicated mentor with deep industry experience and networks

    • Networking with potential investors and commercial pilot partners

    • Open to all

    • Form a team of 2 or up to 5 members

    • Individuals with entrepreneurial or business experience may apply to join existing teams as the Business/Entrepreneurial Lead

    • Programme runs from Aug - Nov, 8 x 3hr weekly workshops and a Demo Day

Registration is August to November.

FAQs

  • Yes, we welcome all aspiring founders.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • We will generally absorb the cost for you, but you are subject to meeting eligibility conditions and shortlisting by a panel.

  • ARISE:

    • Discussion-style sessions to gain diverse insights.

    • Mentorship to refine your business.

    • Network with ecosystem leaders to expand your business horizon.

  • On top of the newly gained knowledge, inspiration and relationships built with like-minded participants, you can expect to achieve an intent to pilot or generated funding interest.

  • The market becomes your playground; tap onto SUTD to access a whole suite of support, including:

    • Incubation Spaces

    • Mentorship

    • Grant Access

    • Curated events and programmes for alumnus

  • No, this programme does not award modular credits.

  • We do not take take equity from teams and start-ups who join our programmes.