Mid June - Early September 2024

Dates

Kickoff 1 (during MOE term break):

• Programme introduction
• Team bonding
• STEAM, Design and other skill-based modules such as 3D printing, AI, coding, etc
• Design Innovation Workshop
• Invited industry and community partners to present issues and context for students to scope their project

Sandbox Project: Student teams work on hands-on projects addressing community challenges and applying learned skillsets

Check-in days: Meet with and ask questions to your SUTD mentors, professional Design Innovators, and fabrication experts.

Demo Day 1: Student teams pitch projects to peers, community leaders, and industry partners

Prerequisite:
Students must complete Stage 1: Burst of STEAM to apply for Stage 2: Full STEAM. The application process for Full STEAM will be communicated to students participating in Burst of STEAM.

End September 2024 - January 2025

Dates

Kickoff 2: Team bonding, field trip to dive deeper into community issues and initial check-in

Real-world Project: Student teams work on real-world projects addressing "problems worth solving" in the community by applying the skills they have learnt. They will work with community partners to create implementable solutions

Community Partner Co-creation: Student teams and community partners brainstorm and co-create solutions together.

Check-in days: Sessions with facilitators for feedback and guidance

Demo Day 2: Student teams will pitch projects to peers, community leaders, and industry partners.

Public Showcase