The program
From problem to pitch.
The work moves from customer evidence to an MVP, a business model, and a presentation that shows measurable progress.
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Cadence
- Every Monday
- Hours
- 6:00–8:00 PM
- Location
- Frontier RTP · Building 600
The six weeks
Every Monday has a job.
Define the problem. Test the demand. Build the product. Make the business work. Tell the story.
- Week 01
Set the direction
- Founder introductions
- Six-week goals
- Problem definition
- Customer identification
- Week 02
Validate the problem
- Customer discovery
- Customer interviews
- Evidence that the problem is real
- Week 03
Build and test
- Product development
- MVP planning
- Solution testing
- Week 04
Make the business work
- Business models
- Pricing
- Marketing and sales
- Financial fundamentals
- Week 05
Prepare the pitch
- Company storytelling
- Pitch development
- Investor-style feedback
- Final presentation preparation
- Week 06
Final pitch showcase
- Presentations to mentors and judges
- Feedback from founders
- Connections with startup-community partners
What participants get
Support tied to the work.
Workshops, direct feedback, and the people who can help a student venture take its next real step.
- 01
Weekly working sessions
Six structured workshops tied to a clear stage of building.
- 02
Direct mentorship
One-on-one and team guidance throughout the program.
- 03
Experienced feedback
Practical input from entrepreneurs and business-support organizations.
- 04
Triangle connections
Meet startup leaders, founders, and other student teams.
- 05
Product and pitch coaching
Refine the product, business model, company story, and final presentation.
- 06
Relevant introductions
Potential connections to partners, programs, and resources.
- 07
A public finish
Team apparel and a professional showcase for six weeks of progress.
Week 06 · Final showcase
Present what changed.
Teams close the program by presenting their ventures to mentors, judges, founders, and startup-community partners.