NES Startathon | Finding the Best Co-Founders

Dear all, thank you for the immense support for NES Startathon for AY19/20! With that, we are currently preparing for the new AY20/21 so do keep a lookout for new updates on this website and our various social media platforms!

Indicate interest here!

WE'RE LAUNCHING

THE FIRST STUDENT-DESIGNED ENTRE MODULE!

AY19/20 SEMESTERS 1 & 2

ABOUT THE MODULE DMB1201BSP

NUS Entrepreneurship Startathon is the first of its kind entrepreneurship module co-created by students and faculty.

This programme is year-long and comprises of 2 modules (2 MCs per semester) and an optional winter programme. The modules are PASS FAIL, so you can focus on developing your ideas without worries!

The first module is DMB1201BSP. and it will focus on bringing together a group of students and providing them with the necessary support to create their own startups.

The first phase will focus on ideation and validation of ideas, while the second phase will focus on pertinent concepts like marketing and financials.

This module is approved by NUS Business School and is supported by NUS Enterprise and our various industry partners.

Detailed Course Outline Here

WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM DIFFERENT?

Co-founders carefully

hand-picked

Teams go through a rigorous

pitching sessions with VCs for a chance to obtain funding from the mentors

Tailored mentors

attached to teams

Mentors provide meaningful and relevant insights because they are chosen and matched to the right teams.

Longer traction time to ensure investment feasibility

Held over a year, this program is carried out in 2 phases. The first phase will focus heavily on ideation and idea validation, while the second semester will focus on bringing the idea to market.

Guidance in later stages of company building

Students need guidance in turning their ideas into real start-ups, which is often assumed to be an organic process by universities.

APPLICATION

Application for NES Start closes 31/12/19.

Things to prepare to join Phase 2 of NES Start:

1) Summary of Idea
2) Roles of Group Members (E.g. Team Leader/POC)
3) Pitch deck (10 slides)
4) Pitching Video of 1-3 Mins (Good to have)
5) CVs of team members
6) MVP (Good to have)