TechLaunch is a unique experiential course in which students develop skills in identifying and capturing value from technological innovation. Students, working in cross-disciplinary teams, are assigned patented technology from NUS R&D, A*STAR, or local enterprises and will learn to validate a market application & business plan through primary research ensuring that it satisfies the criteria of customer desirability, technology feasibility and business viability. They will learn how to differentiate and validate a business idea from a business opportunity. They will experience the typical creative and unstructured start-up process that will challenge and develop their innovation and leadership skills.