SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY
At SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), we understand what it means to be an entrepreneur. We strive to help aspiring innovators build their foundation and seed the entrepreneurial mindset. Powered by knowledge and driven by heart, we nurture changemakers and founders who aspire to make the world a better place.Tailored for early-stage startups to jumpstart their business ideas and foster creativity, SMU IIE�s flagship incubation programme - Business Innovations Generator (BIG) offers startups an intensive four-month coaching programme. It is designed to help early-stage founders validate their product and get ready for seed investment. Aligned with IIE�s objectives of nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset and fostering a vibrant community of innovators, BIG accepts early-stage start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs including those who are not affiliated with SMU and takes no equity from its startups.For SMU to recommend and support startups for the Startup SG Founder Grant, startups must be successfully enrolled in the BIG incubation programme. Find out more about BIG and its application timeline at iie.smu.edu.sg/big
At SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), we understand what it means to be an entrepreneur. We strive to help aspiring innovators build their foundation and seed the entrepreneurial mindset. Powered by knowledge and driven by heart, we nurture changemakers and founders who aspire to make the world a better place.Tailored for early-stage startups to jumpstart their business ideas and foster creativity, SMU IIE�s flagship incubation programme - Business Innovations Generator (BIG) offers startups an intensive four-month coaching programme. It is designed to help early-stage founders validate their product and get ready for seed investment. Aligned with IIE�s objectives of nurturing the entrepreneurial mindset and fostering a vibrant community of innovators, BIG accepts early-stage start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs including those who are not affiliated with SMU and takes no equity from its startups.For SMU to recommend and support startups for the Startup SG Founder Grant, startups must be successfully enrolled in the BIG incubation programme. Find out more about BIG and its application timeline at iie.smu.edu.sg/big
SINGAPORE SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY LTD.
As an active member of the Space industry, we spearhead major trade and business-focused initiatives targeted at advancing the space ecosystem, host global meets and organise education and outreach programmes.Through the space-based Accelerator Programme, SSTL provides space-related startups with valuable platforms for crucial marketing, networking and mentorship, tapping onto its decade long experience in navigating the Singapore and Asian space scene.If you are a space startup or a mentor/investor/corporate keen on finding out more, do drop an email to contact@space.org.sg and we will get back.
As an active member of the Space industry, we spearhead major trade and business-focused initiatives targeted at advancing the space ecosystem, host global meets and organise education and outreach programmes.Through the space-based Accelerator Programme, SSTL provides space-related startups with valuable platforms for crucial marketing, networking and mentorship, tapping onto its decade long experience in navigating the Singapore and Asian space scene.If you are a space startup or a mentor/investor/corporate keen on finding out more, do drop an email to contact@space.org.sg and we will get back.
SINGAPORE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Singtel Future�Makers is a�social innovation program that seeks to support social entrepreneurships in Singapore with the desire to bring about positive change in the lives of the vulnerable in the community through the leverage of innovative technologies.Providing support in terms of�funding, regional networking opportunities, capability building, as well as bespoke mentorship services for the formulation of business strategies,�Singtel Future Makers is able to support a maximum of seven start-ups in its local program, of which 2 will move on to compete in the regional based Singtel Group Asia Pacific Future Makers. All in all, Singtel Future�Makers�seeks to empower social entrepreneurs who are passionate about pushing for social transformation in Singapore and beyond.
Singtel Future�Makers is a�social innovation program that seeks to support social entrepreneurships in Singapore with the desire to bring about positive change in the lives of the vulnerable in the community through the leverage of innovative technologies.Providing support in terms of�funding, regional networking opportunities, capability building, as well as bespoke mentorship services for the formulation of business strategies,�Singtel Future Makers is able to support a maximum of seven start-ups in its local program, of which 2 will move on to compete in the regional based Singtel Group Asia Pacific Future Makers. All in all, Singtel Future�Makers�seeks to empower social entrepreneurs who are passionate about pushing for social transformation in Singapore and beyond.
SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur and wish to test an idea or create a budding business proposal, SUSS may have just what you need to help get you started.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur and wish to test an idea or create a budding business proposal, SUSS may have just what you need to help get you started.
SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is the world�s first Design AI university. With Design AI, artificial intelligence is treated as a partner and a member of the team � not just a tool. As a result of this unique SUTD treatment, AI and humans brainstorm, spar and prototype together, resulting in solutions that are elevated several-fold. This human-AI team concept has been made possible because of SUTD�s unique cohort-based interdisciplinary pedagogy � which has been in place since the University�s formation in 2009.As a trailblazer in the field of design and technology education and research, SUTD has been pioneering innovative programmes and initiatives since our inception � including launching the world�s first Design and AI degree in 2020 � well before AI was even a buzzword. The success of that pioneering degree has set the stage for a new growth strategy called SUTD Leap, which was launched in March 2024. Here, SUTD aims to redesign higher education with an even greater focus on design and AI, whilst nurturing the next generation of human-centric design x tech innovators and innovator leaders.About Venture and Incubation ExperienceAs part of the SUTD Office of Innovation & Enterprise, Venture and Incubation Experience (VIE) at SUTD is committed to nurturing the next generation of design innovators and providing a supportive ecosystem for aspiring innovators within and beyond the campus.
The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is the world�s first Design AI university. With Design AI, artificial intelligence is treated as a partner and a member of the team � not just a tool. As a result of this unique SUTD treatment, AI and humans brainstorm, spar and prototype together, resulting in solutions that are elevated several-fold. This human-AI team concept has been made possible because of SUTD�s unique cohort-based interdisciplinary pedagogy � which has been in place since the University�s formation in 2009.As a trailblazer in the field of design and technology education and research, SUTD has been pioneering innovative programmes and initiatives since our inception � including launching the world�s first Design and AI degree in 2020 � well before AI was even a buzzword. The success of that pioneering degree has set the stage for a new growth strategy called SUTD Leap, which was launched in March 2024. Here, SUTD aims to redesign higher education with an even greater focus on design and AI, whilst nurturing the next generation of human-centric design x tech innovators and innovator leaders.About Venture and Incubation ExperienceAs part of the SUTD Office of Innovation & Enterprise, Venture and Incubation Experience (VIE) at SUTD is committed to nurturing the next generation of design innovators and providing a supportive ecosystem for aspiring innovators within and beyond the campus.
SPARKLABS FOUNDRY
Bringing the global SparkLabs Group experience to drive & accelerate corporate innovation, strategy and revenue growth.The SparkLabs team has built one of the most innovative and fastest growing global tech ecosystems, with accelerators, venture capital funds and late stage capital vehicles from nearly every continent.We have invested in 300 global startups in over 100 countries, built a network of over 200 mentors and created over 2200 jobs.Our team has decades of deep operational experience as founders & investors in both startups and the Global 2000. Now through SparkLabs Foundry, we have created an Innovation Catalyst team to help corporations and their innovation groups develop the strategy, culture and key partnerships to thrive and maintain a competitive advantage in this ever-disrupted world of technology, services and business.
Bringing the global SparkLabs Group experience to drive & accelerate corporate innovation, strategy and revenue growth.The SparkLabs team has built one of the most innovative and fastest growing global tech ecosystems, with accelerators, venture capital funds and late stage capital vehicles from nearly every continent.We have invested in 300 global startups in over 100 countries, built a network of over 200 mentors and created over 2200 jobs.Our team has decades of deep operational experience as founders & investors in both startups and the Global 2000. Now through SparkLabs Foundry, we have created an Innovation Catalyst team to help corporations and their innovation groups develop the strategy, culture and key partnerships to thrive and maintain a competitive advantage in this ever-disrupted world of technology, services and business.
SPAZE VENTURES PTE. LTD.
Spaze Ventures is a Singapore-based startup incubator that invests in early-stage ICT startups that focuses on financial services, education, healthcare services, ecommerce, mobile and enterprise technology.Aside from Seed Funding,�Spaze Ventures provides Incubation services as well as Mentorship to better equip their startups with the tools to succeed.�Specifically, this includes initial seed funding of between SGD50k to SGD500k, office spaces as well as full-time mentorship from their network of�mentors who have had experience in entrepreneurship, industry or in the government.�Spaze Ventures�seeks to help entrepreneurs launch their startups that could potentially change the world.
Spaze Ventures is a Singapore-based startup incubator that invests in early-stage ICT startups that focuses on financial services, education, healthcare services, ecommerce, mobile and enterprise technology.Aside from Seed Funding,�Spaze Ventures provides Incubation services as well as Mentorship to better equip their startups with the tools to succeed.�Specifically, this includes initial seed funding of between SGD50k to SGD500k, office spaces as well as full-time mentorship from their network of�mentors who have had experience in entrepreneurship, industry or in the government.�Spaze Ventures�seeks to help entrepreneurs launch their startups that could potentially change the world.
SPRIM VENTURES PTE. LTD.
SPRIM is a complete product lifecycle, health -focused consulting agency, featuring an integrated service model to handle all stages of research and development in life sciences and human health. From traditional categories like nutrition, cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceuticals to the new health frontier of digital health, we work to deliver winning health solutions and tangible commercial results.
SPRIM is a complete product lifecycle, health -focused consulting agency, featuring an integrated service model to handle all stages of research and development in life sciences and human health. From traditional categories like nutrition, cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceuticals to the new health frontier of digital health, we work to deliver winning health solutions and tangible commercial results.
ST ENGINEERING INNOSPARKS PTE. LTD.
Innosparks�is an open lab�set up by ST Engineering as a engineering-focused incubator.Innosparks differentiates itself by providing a pool of skilled engineers coupled with advanced equipment as well as labs to support innovators in the prototype development of their products.�Innovators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to collaborate and develop new concepts and ideas alongside the resident engineers in the Open Lab. Innosparks has since seen the genesis of successful innovations such as AIR+ Smart Mask as well as the Airbitat Smart Cooler and is committed to creating a conducive environment for experimentation and collaboration to proliferate.
Innosparks�is an open lab�set up by ST Engineering as a engineering-focused incubator.Innosparks differentiates itself by providing a pool of skilled engineers coupled with advanced equipment as well as labs to support innovators in the prototype development of their products.�Innovators and entrepreneurs are encouraged to collaborate and develop new concepts and ideas alongside the resident engineers in the Open Lab. Innosparks has since seen the genesis of successful innovations such as AIR+ Smart Mask as well as the Airbitat Smart Cooler and is committed to creating a conducive environment for experimentation and collaboration to proliferate.
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