What is IdeateSomething?
IdeateSomething is more than just a program鈥颈迟鈥檚 the starting point of your journey of discovery, learning, and creativity. Through this segment, y辞耻鈥檒濒 dive deep into the fundamentals of innovation and x-trepreneurship 鈥 and learn tools that help you tackle real-world problems with a fresh lens. Our workshops and activities are designed to empower you with practical skills and the confidence to turn your ideas into reality.
Programme Highlights
Build your superhero team
New to SUTD? The program includes a one-day team formation activity that helps you understand your strengths and weaknesses and connect with others who can complement you. Facing a global challenge is tough enough; you 诲辞苍鈥檛 have to do it alone 鈥 let us help you meet fellow SUTDians to create magic together.听听
Workshops That Spark Innovation听
Fuel your team鈥檚 creativity with hands-on workshops focused on foundational concepts and groundbreaking techniques. Highlights include:听
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- Design Thinking Bootcamp: Learn to approach problems from a fresh perspective and develop user-centred solutions.听
- Creative Brainstorming Labs: Unlock your imagination with tools and methods designed to generate bold, original ideas.听
- Pitch Like a Pro: Craft compelling stories and present your ideas with confidence, clarity, and charisma.听
Real-World Challenges versus your Problem-Solving Skills听
Put your skills to the ultimate test! Collaborate with peers in design sprints, hackathons, and innovation challenges that address issues important to the industry and the world. These fast-paced team-based workshops foster creative problem-solving under real-world constraints鈥攁nd give you a taste of the excitement that comes with making a difference.听
Mentorship & Community听
At IdeateSomething, you鈥檙e never alone on your journey. Y辞耻鈥檒濒 join a diverse, supportive community of fellow students, faculty, alumni, and industry mentors dedicated to helping you grow.听
- Mentorship: Get paired with experienced guides who can provide feedback, advice, and encouragement as you develop your ideas.听
- Collaboration: Find teammates, build friendships, and discover the power of collective creativity.听
- Ongoing Support: Access resources, online forums, and regular check-ins to keep you motivated and on track鈥攅ven after the program ends.听
Programme Calendar for 2025 – 2026
Day 1 鈥 27 Sep (Sat) 鈥 Full Day听听
Day 2 鈥 1 Oct (Wed) 鈥 PM only听听
Day 3 鈥 3 Oct (Fri) 鈥 PM only听听
Day 4 鈥 8 Oct (Wed) 鈥 PM only (to be confirmed)听听
Day 5 鈥 10 Oct (Fri) 鈥 PM only (to be confirmed)听
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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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