A year long, tiered CCA programme that develops students from entrepreneurial awareness → venture creation → real-world pitching.
- Target Group: Secondary 1–4
- Frequency: 1–2 sessions per week (1.5–2 hours each)
- Delivery Mode: Blended (facilitator-led + digital platform)
- Outcome: Students build and pitch a real startup idea at International Startup Competition
Programme Framework (4-Tier Progression)
Tier 1: Foundations (Sec 1)
Goal: Build entrepreneurial mindset & creativity
Key Topics:
- What is entrepreneurship?
- Identifying problems in daily life
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Creativity & ideation exercises
Activities:
- Problem-spotting challenges in school
- Group brainstorming sessions
- Mini idea pitches (informal)
Outcome:
- Students generate 3–5 business ideas
Tier 2: Exploration (Sec 2)
Goal: Validate ideas and understand markets
Key Topics:
- Customer discovery
- Surveys & interviews
- Competitor analysis
- Basics of branding
Activities:
- Conduct real student surveys
- Create simple product mockups
- Brand identity workshop
Outcome:
- Teams select 1 validated idea
- Draft a basic business concept
Tier 3: Development (Sec 3)
Goal: Build a working business model
Key Topics:
- Business Model Canvas
- Revenue streams & pricing
- Cost structure & budgeting
- Marketing strategies
Activities:
- Build MVP (prototype or service)
- Run small-scale test sales (e.g. school-based)
- Social media campaign simulation
Outcome:
- Functional prototype or service
- Initial traction (users/feedback)
Tier 4: Venture Launch (Sec 4)
Goal: Execute, pitch, and scale ideas
Key Topics:
- Pitch deck creation
- Storytelling & persuasion
- Financial projections
- Presentation skills
Activities:
- Demo Day preparation
- Investor-style pitch sessions
- Inter-school competitions
Outcome:
- Final startup pitch
- Participation in national-level showcase