Ideation Stage

Turn Your Idea

into a Startup Reality

Join our Ideation Stage program, designed for aspiring student entrepreneurs who want to transform their innovative ideas into solid business foundations. Get expert mentorship, structured guidance, and the resources you need to validate your concept

About

the Program

This is where your startup journey begins. In the ideation stage, you will focus on turning ideas into viable business concepts. You will work on identifying market opportunities, validating your problem-solution fit, and building a business model.Throughout this program, participants will receive coaching on business fundamentals, customer discovery, and prototype development to ensure their idea is feasible and impactful.

Program

Journey

1
Idea Submission

Submit your business idea for review. Selected participants will enter the incubation program

2
Kick off Program

Program kickstart to share overall program details and participant briefing

3
Idea Generation

Explore problems, brainstorm innovative solutions, and turn raw ideas into potential business concepts

4
Idea Validation

Test your concept, gather feedback, and refine it to ensure it solves real-world problems and fits market needs

5
Product Prototyping

Build and develop a working prototype. Iterate and improve to prepare for real-world application

6
Exhibition

Showcase your product, pitch your business idea, and connect with potential partners, mentors, and investors

Impact

in

numbers

102

Startups have successfully validated their ideas

5

Study Programs collaborating in This Program

10+

Mentors guiding participants throughout the process

Benefits

of Joining

Real market insights

Validate your idea with real
market insights

Pitching skills

Build strong pitching skills

Get expert guidance

Get expert guidance from mentors
and industry leaders

Gain hands-on experience

Gain hands-on experience through
collaboration and problem-solving

Criteria

to Apply

Consists of at least 3 persons per group

Must include a female founder in the team

Has a business idea based on a problem identified in the market

Minimum 5th-semester student at UMN

Built Together

Meet the Mentors

Guiding You to Success with Expertise and Experience

Participant

Testimonials

Hear from our members about their experience at Skystar Ventures