CIDER provides pre-incubation activities for students interested in advancing their entrepreneurial endeavours by delivering three key components i.e., bootcamp, mentoring and coaching session, and networking with relevant partners.

With design thinking method at heart, the bootcamp is specifically designed to assist students with ideation, product-market fit, value proposition, and business model. Mentors and coaches will also help students navigate their entrepreneurial journey and product prototyping. By combining the bootcamp and mentoring, students are expected to make the most of their entrepreneurial journey during their time at CIDER. Complementing the two activities, business networking is also conducted as an opportunity for students who are eager to continue their entrepreneurial journey further.