Mangroves make up one of the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet. Inspired by nature, yCITIES cultivates the flow between budding/seasoned entrepreneurs and current/ future investors, where folks have different starting points, different journeys, and different stories but find value in feeding off one another’s experiences, perspectives, and skills during problem identification and solution creation processes. (Illustration by Joanna Lin)

Introductions to Entrepreneurship

Having converted to a virtual model during the pandemic, yCITIES offerings have no geographical restrictions. Bootcamps will tend to run at time zones that are workable for many (but not all) time zones.

M2M Bootcamp

Our flagship startup clinic focuses on how to identify opportunities and determine viable solutions by discovering our own unique value proposition. For more details, click here.

L3 Innovation Challenge

Design-thinking-meets-hackathon through a centrally-issued problem to tackle. For more details, click here.

Minihacks

Inspired by a particular pillar (Problem, Solution, Character, Setting), these hacks are short conversation starter sessions that expose unmet pain points and challenge the status quo.

Skunkworks RATlab

Skunkworks RATlab supports the discovery & validation processes during the early stages of an entrepreneurial journey with the focus of de-risking. Through scaffolding, tools, and mentors, RATlabs helps entrepreneurs work through the ladder of proof, providing evidence to support various hypotheses.

RATlabs run in 3 cycles (Summer, Winter, Spring) every year, allowing time for recalibration in between. Mentees may participate in consecutive cycles or uniquely configure their journeys.

To learn more about the various domain focuses of RATlabs, click here.