Entrepreneurship Programs& Hackathons

“Are we solving a problem that is specific, important and worth acting on?”

Turn a broad idea into a testable problem statement, target user and set of assumptions.

“What evidence do we have that customers experience this problem and care enough to act?”

Plan interviews and experiments that test assumptions without leading the customer toward the answer.

“What would tell us that a solution is starting to fit a real market?”

Understand the difference between early validation and the stronger behavioral signals associated with product-market fit.

“What is the fastest credible way to make the idea testable?”

Choose a prototype method that matches the uncertainty being tested rather than building more than is needed.

“How do we explain the value clearly and reach the people most likely to care?”

Build an initial value proposition, audience definition and testable channel plan.

“How do we tell a simple story that connects the problem, solution, evidence and next step?”

Structure and deliver a concise early-stage pitch grounded in what the team has learned.

“What has to be true before we invest in growing this venture?”

Identify the customer, usage and commercial evidence that supports scaling rather than amplifying an unproven model.

“How can AI reduce the time and cost of building, testing and iterating?”

Use AI to accelerate prototypes, content, workflows or product experiments while keeping assumptions and evidence visible.

“How do we de-risk a physical product before committing to expensive development or manufacturing?”

Select appropriate mock-up, proof-of-concept and prototype methods for the question being tested.

“What do the numbers say about whether this business can scale?”

Connect revenue, margins, costs, runway and key assumptions into a simple financial story that supports decisions.

“What does the venture need to prove before asking for capital, and from whom?”

Match funding needs to stage, prepare the evidence investors expect and plan a disciplined fundraising process.

“Which people and capabilities are critical for the next stage, and how should the team be structured?”

Translate the growth plan into role priorities, founder responsibilities and hiring or partnership decisions.

“Which legal and regulatory decisions must be addressed before the venture grows?”

Identify the key legal, ownership, contracting, compliance and market-entry questions relevant to scale.

“How do we make a credible case that this venture can become materially larger?”

Build a pitch around evidence, business model, traction, team, economics and a clear use of funds.