An International Bootcamp on
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
An International Bootcamp on
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's motto, 'mens et manus,' translates from Latin
to 'mind and hand,' symbolizing the integration of intellectual and practical skills necessary
for lifelong learning. This holistic approach is essential in today's rapidly evolving industry
environment, emphasizing adaptability and continuous learning. Mastering Hand skills like
design, coding, fabrication, problem-solving, and presentation can cultivate vital Mind skills
such as confidence, empathy, teamwork, critical thinking, and self-learning abilities.
The Zero2Entrepreneur Bootcamp is a seven-day workshop, meticulously crafted to
familiarize students of ages 10 and up with the hands-on application of science, art,
technology, design and business principles. This bootcamp sets a strong foundation to learn
these skills, which can then be reinforced by practice. As an outcome of the bootcamp,
students not only learn to design and create multi-disciplinary products, such as smart toys or
robots, but also learn to apply the skills in real world scenarios by problem identification,
ideation, financial modelling, and business plan development.
Zero2Entrepreneur training methodology was developed over a decade of research at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Asia School of Business, and EnCube Labs. Over a
hundred workshops based on this pedagogical approach have been conducted in twelve
countries to build Confidence, Creativity, Self-Learning, Technical skills, and Critical Thinking
in students.
Register Now!
Eligibility:
Age: 10 - 20 Years Old
Experience: No prior
experience required
(Deadline: May 30th
2025)
27th July - 2nd August
2025
Dates:
Asia School of Business
Campus
Venue:
USD 2,985.00
Fees:
info@encube.co
Any Inquiries?
Asia School of Business
Residence
Lodging:
- Connect with ambitious teens from different countries and cultures,
and collaborate on projects. - Learn hands-on skills in mechanical design, electronics, coding, and
fabrication, guided by top entrepreneurs and innovators. - Master entrepreneurial essentials—opportunity identification, customer
discovery, and sustainable business building. - Pitch your project to real investors and industry leaders for valuable
feedback. - Engage in social events, cultural exchange, and a dynamic learning
environment.
Asia School of Business Campus
A dynamic and immersive program designed to equip students with essential
skills in creativity, technology, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking.
This international bootcamp fosters hands-on learning, collaboration, and
real-world application, empowering participants to develop innovative
solutions and learn to turn their ideas into impactful ventures.
1 - Physical Design
Think visually, use manual and Computer Aided Design to create 3D Models of physical objects
4 - User Centric Design
Leverage Empathy as a tool to identify challenges and learn to ideate to create delightful solutions
2 - Electronic System Design
Learn the basics of circuits and use microcontrollers, and electronic devices to create smart products and toys
5 - Digital Fabrication
Prototype your ideas into physical products through multiple technical disciplines and digital fabrication tools like 3D printers.
3 - Logic Design
Write programs for microcontroller systems to create magic. Learn logic, syntax, and algorithm through fun projects
6 - Presentation
Communicate your ideas effectively and build self-confidence as you learn storytelling, movie-making, and pitching skills
DAYS 3 & 4: Innovation Exploration
1 - Engagement & Observation
Identify communities to study and observe, engage, and immerse with them.
4 - Prototyping Solutions
Develop product or service prototypes. Iterate on your prototypes to ensure a highly desirable user experience.
2 - Problem Identification
Develop inferences and insights from observations to identify a valuable problem.
5 - Validation of Solution
Test the efficacy of the product to arrive at a
Minimum Viable Product concept. Get feedback on your concept by employing relevant strategies.
3 - Solution Development
Ideate with your team to
develop unconventional and disruptive ideas to solve the problem.
6 - Presentation
Communicate the problem and solution approach through a
Multi-media presentation
DAYS 5 & 6: ENTREPRENEURSHIP VENTURE
1 - Value Proposition
Identify the value to the customer and expand on your understanding by identifying different customers and the value of the solution to them
4 - Financial Modeling
Simulate financial plans through fun games and projects as you get introduced to financial projections and Investment strategy
2 - Customer Identification
Analyze different customer types to identify the one with most value. Customize your solution to these customers and validate your model to ensure a product-market fit.
5 - Business Plan Development
Create a plan capturing all aspects of the venture and weave it into a business story. Practice leadership skills as you take your venture to the next level.
3 - Business Model
Build an in-depth understanding of different aspects of a business model as you
fine tune your business strategy
6 - Presentation
Give a Stand Up presentation and learn to pitch for investments
DAY 7: DEMO DAY
DAY 0
July 26
Arrival
DAY 1 & 2: MAKER SKILLS
Designing & Fabricating Technology Products
Get ready for an exciting, hands-on adventure! You'll dive into Mechanical Design, Electronic Product Design, Coding, and Fabrication of Products—building your very own product from scratch! No prior experience needed—we’ll transform you into a maker through fun, engaging activities.
THE COURSE
Finding & Solving Valuable Problems
Now that you have built things, it's time to focus on identifying and solving problems using the Design Thinking process through site visits and human-centered design. Learn how to identify valuable problems, understand user needs, and create innovative solutions that make an impact.
Building a sustainable business
It's time to think like an entrepreneur! You'll learn from successful innovators and entrepreneurs, discover opportunities, and explore the basics of building a sustainable business. Through interactive sessions, you'll sharpen your presentation skills and create compelling pitches to bring your ideas to life.
Pitch to the Investors & Entrepreneurs
A special crunch time where you will present what you built over these days to real investors and entrepreneurs who will provide you with valuable feedback for success! This journey will earn you an official certificate from Asia School of Business, in collaboration with MIT Sloan.
DAY 1-2
July 27-28
Maker
DAY 3-4
July 29-30
Innovator
DAY 5-6
Jul 31- Aug 1
Entrepreneur
DAY 7
Aug 2
Demo Day
DAY 8
Aug 3
Departure
Rajesh Nair
Rajesh, an MIT-educated researcher in
entrepreneurship, is a seasoned product designer
and serial entrepreneur. He was a founding
faculty member and Professor of Practice in
Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Asia School
of Business. With four startups in the U.S. and 13
U.S. patents to his name, he brings extensive
experience in innovation and business creation.
tinyurl.com/TEDx-Nair
Ning Shirakawa, MBA
Ning founded her first startup at MIT, with a
mission of inspiring and empowering teens and
adults around the world with entrepreneurship
education. Now she is a best selling author,
educator, entrepreneur and social media
influencer on global education.
The Instructors
Redza Shahid
Redza is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder,
A serial entrepreneur, he has founded multiple
ventures, raised over RM1 million, and
represented Malaysia in global programs such as
Pitch@Palace and A2ELP. Formerly in venture
capital, he now mentors startups, driving impact
and innovation in Malaysia’s entrepreneurship
ecosystem.
The Guest Speakers
Prof. Joseph Cherian
A finance expert, educator, and industry leader
with deep experience in investment management
and financial strategy. He is a Professor of
Finance & Visiting Professor at Cornell University.
Previously, he was Managing Director at Credit
Suisse New York, overseeing $67 billion in assets.
With a Ph.D. in Finance from Cornell University, he
now mentors students, advises startups, and
helps shape the future of finance.
EnCube Labs is changing the lives of people
around the world by bringing experiential teaching
of design, technology, and fabrication by
empowering their entrepreneurship aptitude. The
system based on a framework with 10 years of
research has shown significant changes in
creative confidence and self-learning abilities of
individuals, especially in children and youth.
“Creating a Million Entrepreneurs”
A collaboration between Bank Negara Malaysia
and MIT Sloan Management with a vision is to be
a global knowledge hub, with regional insights
from Asia and the emerging world.
Asia School of Business
ASBhive - A Hub of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship Activities
ASBhive is the core of innovation and
entrepreneurship at ASB. Serving as a hub for
aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and
changemakers, ASBhive cultivates a thriving
ecosystem for growth and collaboration. Through
hands-on workshops and impactful programs, we
offer the tools, resources, and networks needed
to turn ideas into reality.
Lodging
Asia School of Business Residence
INDIVIDUAL STUDENT
ACCOMMODATION
AT THE ASB RESIDENCES
THE FEE COVERS:
PICK UP AT AIRPORT
STAY AND FOOD FOR EIGHT DAYS
ALL LOCAL TRAVEL AS APRT OF THE
BOOTCAMP
DROP OFF AT THE AIRPORT
- A program built on mit research
The Uninitiated
Learns to
Create
Learns to
Solve Problems
Learns to
Create Value
Are Innovators and Entrepreneurs Born or
Made?
The Zero2Entrepreneur (Z2E) framework, created
through over a decade of research at MIT, the Asia
School of Business, and EnCube Labs by Prof Rajesh
Nair, is designed to unlock each individual's
entrepreneurial potential. Z2E nurtures confidence,
resilience, self-learning skills, and readiness to explore
beyond comfort zones. The introductory course,
Zero2Maker, is tailored for schools, while
Zero2Entrepreneur teaches problem-solving and value
creation. With over 100 workshops across ten
countries, Z2E has empowered more than 4,000
learners worldwide.
For more information visit:
Videos from Some Past Workshops