Discover whether your idea can become a business.
The Pre-Incubation Program is designed for people at the very beginning of the entrepreneurial journey. You do not need a registered company, a product, or even a fully formed idea — just curiosity and commitment. Through hands-on workshops in design thinking, business model canvas, and customer discovery, we help you test whether your idea solves a real problem for real people, and prepare you for formal incubation.
What You Get
Idea Validation
Structured frameworks to test your assumptions with real potential customers.
Entrepreneurship Workshops
Practical sessions on business models, pricing, pitching, and problem discovery.
Design Thinking
Learn to frame problems from the user’s perspective before jumping to solutions.
Pathway to Incubation
Top-performing teams get a fast-track into the Startup Incubation Program.
How it Works
Orientation & Ideation
Bootcamps and ideation sessions to shape raw ideas into clear problem statements.
Validation Sprints
Customer discovery interviews and business model canvas exercises to test demand.
Demo & Progression
Present your validated concept to a review panel and qualify for incubation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a business idea to join?
No. Many participants join with only an interest in entrepreneurship. Our ideation sessions help you find and shape a problem worth solving.
Is the program open to students?
Yes — student entrepreneurs are the primary audience, though aspiring founders from any background are welcome.
How long does pre-incubation last?
A typical cohort runs 8–12 weeks, with weekend workshops so students and working professionals can participate.
Ready to join?
Apply to the Pre-Incubation Program and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey with Thiran.
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