Accelerating Research & Innovation for SUTD Entrepreneurs (ARISE)

ARISE lets aspiring founders of all levels develop market validation skills, go-to-market strategies and business models. This unique, modular programme incorporates peer feedback for teams to maximise their potential.
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
Curriculum
  • Art of customer discovery interviews

  • Breaking down your technology into its elements

  • Rethinking use cases from elements

  • Discovering new customer segments from use cases


Support
  • Meet like-minded team members

  • Mentorship session


Requirements
  • Open to all

  • Have a pre-conceived idea


Key Dates

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.

 

 

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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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