Kita Labs: $100 Project
Kita Labs:
$100 Project
$100 Project is an 8-week experiential programme where youths turn a personal idea into reality. Through guided workshops, mentorship and hands-on creation, participants learn to prototype and execute meaningful projects within real-world constraints.
$100 Project is an 8-week experiential programme where youths turn a personal idea into reality. Through guided workshops, mentorship and hands-on creation, participants learn to prototype and execute meaningful projects within real-world constraints.
28 Feb to 11 Apr
28 Feb to 11 Apr
In-person + online
In-person + online
8 youths
8 youths
Why the $100 Project?
Why the $100 Project?
Got an idea you've been sitting on? A creative passion, a personal project, something you've always wanted to try but felt stuck on how to actually make it happen?
Got an idea you've been sitting on? A creative passion, a personal project, something you've always wanted to try but felt stuck on how to actually make it happen?
This project removes existing barriers by giving you:
This project removes existing barriers by giving you:
A real budget to work with ($100!)
Practical planning and budgeting skills
A safe space to experiment and try
A real budget to work with ($100!)
Practical planning and budgeting skills
A safe space to experiment and try
It's not about perfection. It's about starting, learning and building confidence through doing.
It's not about perfection. It's about starting, learning and building confidence through doing.
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
Generate and shape project ideas
Scope what's realistic within constraints
Plan timelines and manage projects
Budget thoughtfully and make smart spending decisions
Prototype, create and iterate
Present your work and reflect on your growth
Generate and shape project ideas
Scope what's realistic within constraints
Plan timelines and manage projects
Budget thoughtfully and make smart spending decisions
Prototype, create and iterate
Present your work and reflect on your growth
You'll leave with a completed project and the confidence to tackle future ideas on your own.
You'll leave with a completed project and the confidence to tackle future ideas on your own.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure
Weeks 1-3 Foundation (Live Sessions)
Weeks 1-3 Foundation
(Live Sessions)
Weeks 1-3 Foundation
(Live Sessions)
Got an idea you've been sitting on? A creative passion, a personal project, something you've always wanted to try but felt stuck on how to actually make it happen?
Got an idea you've been sitting on? A creative passion, a personal project, something you've always wanted to try but felt stuck on how to actually make it happen?
Kickoff & Introduction
Meet the cohort, hear from alumni who've done their own $100 projects and get inspired.
Kickoff & Introduction
Meet the cohort, hear from alumni who've done their own $100 projects and get inspired.
Brainstorming & Scoping Workshop
Creative exercises to generate ideas and figure out what's actually doable within your time, budget and resources.
Brainstorming & Scoping Workshop
Creative exercises to generate ideas and figure out what's actually doable within your time, budget and resources.
Project Management Workshop
Learn to create timelines, budget and plan (you’ll apply all this directly to your own project!)
Project Management Workshop
Learn to create timelines, budget and plan (you’ll apply all this directly to your own project!)
Weeks 4-7 Building & Creating
(Self-Work + Consultations)
Weeks 4-7 Building & Creating
(Self-Work + Consultations)
Weeks 4-7 Building & Creating (Self-Work + Consultations)
This is where the magic happens. You'll work independently on your project while getting mentorship support along the way. What you'll be doing:
This is where the magic happens. You'll work independently on your project while getting mentorship support along the way. What you'll be doing:
Finalise your concept and plan
Finalise your concept and plan
Create a detailed budget
Create a detailed budget
Research and purchase materials
Research and purchase materials
Start creating and refining
Start creating and refining
Week 8: Demo Day & Celebration
Week 8: Demo Day & Celebration
Present your completed project, share your budget breakdown, talk through your creative process and reflect on what you learned.
Present your completed project, share your budget breakdown, talk through your creative process and reflect on what you learned.
Then celebrate with the whole cohort!
Then celebrate with the whole cohort!
Mentorship & Support
Mentorship & Support
Guided by Mentor Li Ying.
Alumni sharing sessions for real-life insights and inspiration
Access to external experts when you need specific skills or knowledge
Optional access to creative spaces for hands-on projects
Guided by Mentor Li Ying.
Alumni sharing sessions for real-life insights and inspiration
Access to external experts when you need specific skills or knowledge
Optional access to creative spaces for hands-on projects
Our team is here to encourage you and help you take ownership of your ideas.
Our team is here to encourage you and help you take ownership of your ideas.
Who is this for?
Who is this for?
Youths aged 14–25
Anyone interested in experimenting, creating or trying a personal project
People with ideas but haven't started due to cost or uncertainty
No prior experience or qualifications required
Youths aged 14–25
Anyone interested in experimenting, creating or trying a personal project
People with ideas but haven't started due to cost or uncertainty
No prior experience or qualifications required
Your project can be creative, practical, personal, physical or experiential
– there are no limits to what you can explore!
Your project can be creative, practical, personal, physical or experiential
– there are no limits to what you can explore!
Ready to start
your $100 Project?
Ready to start
your $100 Project?
Ready to start
your $100 Project?
If you have an idea you've been wanting to try – or simply want to explore something new – this is your chance!
If you have an idea you've been wanting to try – or simply want to explore something new – this is your chance!
If you have an idea you've been wanting to try – or simply want to explore something new – this is your chance!
For enquiries: Contact Li Ying at +65 9185 9562 here
For enquiries: Contact Li Ying at +65 9185 9562 here
For enquiries:
Contact Li Ying at +65 9185 9562 here
Kita Labs is part of Kita's youth development journey, supporting youths from experimentation to real-world skills and opportunities.
Kita Labs is part of Kita's youth development journey, supporting youths from experimentation to real-world skills and opportunities.
journey@withkita.sg
+65 8608 6760
11 Prinsep Link
The Foundry
Singapore 187949
Thank you for being part of the Kita community. Your support fuels growth, agency and opportunity for youths across Singapore
© 2025 Kita. All Rights Reserved.
Made with ♥︎ by Angel - Kita Alumni of 2022, Current Web Design Specialist at Hatch Mediahouse
journey@withkita.sg
+65 8608 6760
11 Prinsep Link
The Foundry
Singapore 187949
Thank you for being part of the Kita community. Your support fuels growth, agency and opportunity for youths across Singapore
© 2025 Kita. All Rights Reserved.
Made with ♥︎ by Angel - Kita Alumni of 2022, Current Web Design Specialist at Hatch Mediahouse
journey@withkita.sg
+65 8608 6760
11 Prinsep Link
The Foundry
Singapore 187949
Thank you for being part of the Kita community. Your support fuels growth, agency and opportunity for youths across Singapore
© 2025 Kita. All Rights Reserved.
Made with ♥︎ by Angel - Kita Alumni of 2022, Current Web Design Specialist at Hatch Mediahouse
journey@withkita.sg
+65 8608 6760
11 Prinsep Link
The Foundry
Singapore 187949
Thank you for being part of the Kita community. Your support fuels growth, agency and opportunity for youths across Singapore
© 2025 Kita. All Rights Reserved.
Made with ♥︎ by Angel - Kita Alumni of 2022, Current Web Design Specialist at Hatch Mediahouse