Startup I-NCUBATOR

INCUBATE is a Bootcamp for early-stage start-up teams, to enable the lab-to-market transformation of research ideas into deep-tech start-ups that create positive social and economic impact at scale. INCUBATE aims to change the culture of innovation at academic or research institutions.

Our mission is to transform capabilities, mind-sets and
the culture of an academic institution to commercialise
research.

Early stage start-up
teams gain

Deep understanding of customer needs based on first-hand evidence obtained from customers.
Decide whether to take the idea to the next stage based on the problem-solution fit and market feasibility (Go or No-Go).
Derive inputs to formulate a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and an optimal business model to attain a good product-market fit and scalability, going forward.
Enable faculty, researchers, and students to develop entrepreneurial skills.

How the program works

A team comprises a Faculty Lead and at least 3 Entrepreneur Leads, supported by a Business Mentor (from our network of mentors)

Around 10 teams comprise a cohort.
Teams undertake a customer discovery exercise over 8 weeks.
Every team meet 100+ customers and stakeholders, to arrive at a problem-solution fit.