RISE is the Rutgers Innovation & Startup Expedition, an overnight experience where creative and passionate students will bring their innovative ideas to life.
Students will formulate the first iteration of their product, market test it and present the results to esteemed investors and community leaders -- all in one weekend. Students from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Applications closed on Tuesday Nov 8th @ 11:59pm. We look forward to seeing you at the event on Saturday.
Red Lion Café, Rutgers Student Center
We'll teach you how to bootstrap your projects step by step using just the resources already available to you. Resourcefulness is an essential trait for any innovator.
A platform to connect with the best & brightest doers at Rutgers. You will have a unique opportunity to meet and work with passionate students looking to make an impact!
Through workshops from distinguished professionals, all program participants will learn the basic steps necessary to build out any project/idea they may pursue in the future.
Within two days, you will have something tangible to show for your efforts. Whether it be a website, prototype or market research, you will have created something to take forward.
Everyone will have the chance to explore a variety of creative solutions to problems they are interested in. They will learn both conventional and unconventional methods for creative ideation.
Learn the quintessential business buzzwords intuitively designed to foster your personal brand. Here's a tip to get you started.
Asking "What if?"
Bringing Different Perspectives
Making Ideas Tangible
Combining Aesthetics & Usability
Executing with Coherence
Selling the Product
| Saturday | |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Check-in w/Networking & Coffee |
| 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony |
| 11:00 AM | Team Formation |
| 12:00 PM | Start Building |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM | Market Research & Validation Workshop |
| 4:00 PM | Get out & Validate |
| 7:30 PM | Dinner |
| 9:00 PM | Design workshop |
| Sunday | |
|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | Silent DJ Party |
| 3:00 AM | Cookie Rush |
| 4:00 AM | Reveal Judging Criteria |
| 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 10:00 AM | Product Development Talk |
| 12:00 PM | Pitch Workshop |
| 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 3:30 PM | Submit Pitches |
| 4:30 PM | Pitching/Closing Ceremony |
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Founder & CEO at SafeHalo
Creative Director at River City e|Marketing & G Force Creative
Asst. Director of Entrepreneurship Programs & Author
CEO at Futurestay
Business Owner at The Green Chicpea
Owner Principal at Rebounderz NJ & Cookie Rush LLC
Founder at Mobile DJ Tips
