DTC Timeline
A 10-week journey from application to Demo Day, following Stanford d.school and IDEO-inspired methodologies.
Call for Challenge & Participants
Applications open with entries pooled, and recruitment of challenge participants from diverse backgrounds.
Prequalification and Selection
Evaluation of applicants based on their background, experience, and ambition.
Virtual Bootcamp
Online workshops to familiarize participants with design thinking methodology and focus areas.
Prototype Design
Participants morph into teams to ideate and develop prototypes addressing specified problems.
Physical Bootcamp & Team Formation
In-person sessions where top 30 participants meet, form teams, and refine prototypes.
Demo Day
Teams pitch their prototypes to a panel of judges with live demonstrations and feedback.
Judging & Public Voting
Judge, Jury and public poll are weighed to determine winning solutions.
Award Presentation
Winners are announced and receive prizes, seed funding, and incubator opportunities.
Innovators in Residence Program
A 6-month incubator and accelerator program for winners and finalists to build their solutions for scale.
Phase 1: 3 Months Incubator
Find problem-solution fit & build a credible business case. Focus on building proof points around the venture.
Phase 2: 3 Months Accelerator
Work with corporate partners, mentors, and investors to build customer traction and prepare for funding.