Venture, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VIE) FAQ
What kind of support and resources are available over the program duration?
Entrepreneurship Capstone:
- Curated workshops providing all the tools you need to start up.
- Mentorship to refine your business and technical development.
- Network with ecosystem players to expand your business horizon.
I am not from SUTD / My team is not from SUTD. Can we still join this programme?
Yes, we welcome all aspiring founders.. However to be eligible for the Create4Good Innovation Fund grant, at least one member should be affiliated to SUTD through either being an existing student, an alumnus or a past participant of SUTD programmes. Unsure if a past engagement qualifies? Write to us!
How long does this programme last, and what does the commitment look like?
Typically between 10 to 12 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!
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.
Who are our assigned mentor(s) and how will we work with them?
Need to speak with someone? Chat with our programme coordinator who will help you get all the answers you need.
Can we have grants that overlap each other?
No, you should only hold onto 1 grant at any one time.
Can I use the same idea for all the grants?
Definitely! However, each successful pitch will have a different set of milestones attached to each award to help push your project development forward.