StartSomething

Open to all

The StartSomething Series offers a remarkable opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with a guided path to turn their ideas into tangible realities.

Comprising a 3-part short workshop series, this program equips students with essential entrepreneurial fundamentals while immersing them in the process of developing their ideas from inception to a successful launch. It is a transformative journey that empowers participants to cultivate the skills and knowledge necessary for entrepreneurial success.

Curriculum Highlights

Ideate

Build

Launch

In-depth information

  • IdeateSomething: Conceptualisation of ideas

    • Ideation processes

    • Value Proposition

    • Market Validation

    • MVP

    • Pitching

    BuildSomething: Essential business knowledge

    • Building a business model canvas

    • Effective leadership and communication skills

    • Prototyping

    • Basic financial skills

    LaunchSomething: Advanced business knowledge

    • Digital Marketing,

    • Managing competition & retaining customer focus

    • Risk & time management

    • Essential knowledge to incorporate your business (tax compliance, sourcing for fundings/grants, licenses, etc.)

    • Go-To Market

    • Incubation Support and Space

    • Stephen Riady Innovation Grant subject to terms and conditions

    • Open to all

    • IdeateSomething: 16th and 29th September 2023

    • Registration closes 8th Sep 2023

    • BuildSomething: 7th and 13th November 2023

    • Registration closes 30th Sep 2023

    • LaunchSomething: 25th November and 1st December 2023

    • Registration closes 17th Nov 2023

Registrations are now open.

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 3 half-day sessions. You will be guided through in-class discussions and assignments.

    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.

  • Our programmes are friendly for all participants and we are excited to witness your development, so you do not have to worry! This is our most introductory programme that is the least demanding in terms of time, knowledge and effort.

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

  • StartSomething:

    • Bite-sized workshops to get you started with the essentials of starting up.

    • Mentorship or consultations are available upon request.

  • On top of the newly gained knowledge, inspiration and relationships built with like-minded participants, you can expect to gain better clarity on how to proceed with your idea.

  • 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.