What is Rise



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.

What We Do


Bootstrap

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.

Connect

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!

Educate

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.

Create

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.

Brainstorm

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.

Synergy

Learn the quintessential business buzzwords intuitively designed to foster your personal brand. Here's a tip to get you started.

Who can participate


Innovator

Asking "What if?"

Artist

Bringing Different Perspectives

Builder & Developer

Making Ideas Tangible

Designer

Combining Aesthetics & Usability

Strategist & Analyst

Executing with Coherence

Marketer & Presenter

Selling the Product

Schedule


1. Form Team

2. Research

3. Prototype

4.Present




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

Speakers


1

Chirag Bansal

Founder of World's 1st Sweat Proof Dress Shirt

2

Daniel Reji

Founder & CEO at SafeHalo

1

Frank Sasso

Creative Director at River City e|Marketing & G Force Creative

Mentors


2

Alfred E. Blake IV

Asst. Director of Entrepreneurship Programs & Author

2

Sean Phillip Kennard

CEO at Futurestay

3

Marty Weber

Business Owner at The Green Chicpea

2

Kenneth Yeglinski

Owner Principal at Rebounderz NJ & Cookie Rush LLC

3

DJ Shri

Founder at Mobile DJ Tips

Partners


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Interested in partnering? - Email us!