Project Lifecycle

Project Selection

Dii is committed to identifying and supporting the most promising and innovative student-driven projects.

Project Incubation

Dii has established a structured system for tracking project progress, identifying risks and areas for improvement.

Project Completion

The project completion marks the culmination of the incubation journey and ensures that projects are concluded professionally and effectively.

Post-Incubation

While the Dachuang program has a defined duration, Dii is committed to supporting its alumni innovators and entrepreneurs beyond the Dachuang program period.

What We Offer

Training Program for Entrepreneurs

The Training Program for Entrepreneurs (TPE) is our face-to-face training program that enables students to acquire both fundamental knowledge and practical skills. It helps students develop a comprehensive venture plan while strengthening their entrepreneurial thinking through a blend of cutting-edge theory, real-world cases, and intensive practice. It guides students through the journey of startup design, from opportunity identification, product development, business model, to growth strategy and financing.

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Entrepreneur Speaker Series

The Entrepreneur Speaker Series (ESS) is an engaging program designed to educate, inspire, and empower aspiring student entrepreneurs and innovators. One of the key highlights of the ESS is the opportunity to learn from accomplished industry experts, successful entrepreneurs, and subject matter specialists. These guest speakers are carefully selected for their expertise, experience, and ability to inspire and motivate the audience. They share their personal stories of success and failure, providing valuable insights and lessons learned from their journeys.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Essentials

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essentials (IEE) is a massive online open course (MOOC) hosted on Canvas. Through a series of engaging video lessons, case studies, and interactive exercises, students will explore the key concepts and frameworks underpinning successful innovation and venture creation.

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Entrepreneurship Mentor

Dii is committed to fostering a diverse network of entrepreneurship mentors, each selected for their expertise, industry experience, and proven success in entrepreneurship or related fields. These mentors offer students practical advice, access to additional resources, and guidance on their projects.

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Financial Support

Seed Funding
Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists
Grants and Government Funding

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Space and Facilities

Dii recognizes the importance of providing a conducive and well-equipped environment for student innovators and entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life. To support the various stages of technology/product development and business operations, Dii, in collaboration with the Innovation Lab, offers state-of-the-art laboratory and workspace facilities.

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Institutional Rules and Policies

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Intellectual Property Rights and Confidentiality

Dii places a strong emphasis on protecting intellectual property (IP) rights and maintaining confidentiality.

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University Policies and Regulations

As part of the DKU community, all Dii participants are expected to comply with the institution’s overarching policies and regulations.

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IRB Review

Research with human subjects must be approved by DKU Institutional Review Board before any research activities begin.

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Project Lifecycle

What We Offer

Training Program for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur Speaker Series

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Essentials

Entrepreneurship Mentor

Financial Support

Space and Facilities

Institutional Rules and Policies

Intellectual Property Rights and Confidentiality

University Policies and Regulations

IRB Review

Incubator Projects

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