1 WEEK AI-POWERED PROGRAM IN SINGAPORE
Embark on a transformative journey with the EIA 1 week program in Singapore!
Starting with personalized pre-program sessions delving into personal skills, AI-integrated ideation, and team formation, culminating in an immersive on-site experience at The Greenhouse in Singapore. Engage in hands-on workshops, mentorship, and networking, crafting innovative solutions validated by real market data and culminating in pitching to investors.
ONLINE PRE PROGRAM
A series of interactive, online sessions focussing on sparking your creativity, building foundational knowledge in entrepreneurship, and fostering connections among participants. Expect 2-3 hours weekly commitment, a month prior the program.
A blend of program overview presentations and AI-integrated ice-breaking activities sets the stage for a collaborative learning environment, entrepreneurial process and fruitful teamwork.
Through AI support, surveys and discussions, identify your strengths and potential roles within a startup, guided by insights from guest speakers on team dynamics.
Leveraging AI tools, engage in workshops to generate ideas and pinpoint problems to solve, culminating in pitches and feedback sessions.
Final team formation and planning of the product development journey.
DAY 1: Customer & Market
The in program in Singapore kicks off with a deep dive into understanding the market and the customer. Participants will engage in customer discovery exercises, utilizing real market data to validate their business ideas.
Opening remarks, introduction to the program, overview of the course and breaking the ice for an awesome 5 days ahead!
Introduction of mentors and explanation of their roles.
As an outcome of the workshop you will have:
- A clear understanding of how to identify and engage with potential customers.
- Skills to gather meaningful feedback and insights.
- An action plan for incorporating customer discovery into their ongoing project development.
Intro and Hands-On Workshop with AI Tools Students use Gemini and other AI tools for specific problem research.
Teams apply learning to validate problem with market data.
Work with your mentors
Get to know the people you are changing the world together with.
Day 2: Product & Prototype Development
On the second day, the focus shifts to product and prototype development, guided by feedback from the previous day's customer discovery. Participants will learn about prototyping and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development, with hands-on workshops to bring their ideas to life.
Overview of prototyping, MVP concepts, and their importance in the startup process.
Hands-on workshop on designing an MVP. Teams work on translating their ideas into a basic prototype.
A talk by an experienced entrepreneur or product designer about real-world prototyping experiences. Q&A session included.
Teams test their prototypes, gather feedback, and iterate based on insights. Emphasis on iterative design and user feedback.
Get feedback and support from your mentors.
Day 3: Marketing Strategies & Pitch Practice
The third day is dedicated to developing effective marketing strategies and perfecting the art of the pitch. Through interactive sessions, participants will use AI to create detailed customer personas and segment the market, followed by a digital marketing workshop. The day concludes with pitch preparation techniques, helping participants refine their storytelling and presentation skills.
Overview of marketing principles and the importance of a strategic approach in startups.
Interactive session on using AI to identify target customers, create detailed personas; conduct market analysis and segmentation. Include practical exercises on applying these tools to their projects.
Hands-on workshop on digital marketing strategies, including social media and content marketing.
Pitch Preparation and Techniques Guidance on creating compelling pitches; techniques for effective communication and presentation.
Working on your pitches and feedback time from mentors.
Day 4: Business Model Innovation
You will refine your business models, exploring pricing strategies, revenue streams, and financial modeling. The day is focused on applying insights gained throughout the program to iterate business models, with workshops and mentor feedback sessions to polish their pitches in preparation for the final day.
Introduction to key business model concepts and frameworks by Mike Kyriacou
Interactive workshop where teams develop or refine their business models.
Session on financial modeling, budgeting, and effective pricing strategies with practical examples and case studies.
Session to create your pitch and get some raw feedback.
Teams to work on their pitches Teams pair up and pitch to each other (to give and receive feedback)
Feedback from your mentors.
Day 5: Startup Expo & Investor Pitch
The program culminates in a Startup Expo to showcase created businesses to investors, industry experts, and peers. This leads to Demo Presentations, and the day ends with a closing ceremony, awards, and acknowledgments, celebrating the hard work and achievements of all participants.
Final touches on presentations and pitches.
Rehearsals and final feedback sessions with mentors.
Exhibition of startups to attendees, including investors, industry experts, and peers. Networking and interaction with attendees.
Top X teams present their startup pitches to a panel of investor judges and audience. Q&A sessions with judges and audience.
Announcement of awards and recognition. Closing remarks and acknowledgments.