The NUS Entrepreneurship Society (NES)

Website: http://www.nes.org.sg/
Contact: Jay Teo Jun Kai, Co-President
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About
The society is a hub for entrepreneurship with an abundance of learning and networking opportunities. NES aims to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship with our growing network of alumni through the sharing of expertise and knowledge.

Program description:
Recognising the importance of developing internal talents, NES also provides internal member training on the basics of business, leadership and other skills through business plan competitions as well as many other entrepreneurship-related events, overseas exchanges and expeditions.

Participants:
Undergraduate students at NUS.

Applications
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Asia-Pacific Student Entrepreneuship Society (ASES) - Singapore  Chapter

Website: http://ases.org.sg/
Contact: NUS:Penny Ng NTU: Lee Chee Loong   SMU:Ooi Yung Chaw
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Tel: + 65 6222 5672
Adress: Asia-Pacific Students Entrepreneurship Society (Singapore) Singapore Management University, c/o Office of Student Life, Admin Building, 81 Victoria St, Singapore 188065

About
ASES (Asia-Pacific Student Entrepreneurship Society) is a student organization whose mission is to educate and network the future leaders in business, technology and the Asia-Pacific in order to foster a global entrepreneurship society.  (The information is based on ASES China Chapter. There are some minor difference in Singapore Chapter. Please contact with local representative for update informtaion.) ASES currently have three chapters in Singapore, including National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU).

Program description:
ASES Global administers a series of programs and events including Bi-annual summitss, exchange programs to encourage the fluid exchange of students through conferences and career development network to enhance career experiences of students.

ASES Singapore is organizing a series of workshops to train aspiring student entrepreneurs to run online businesses. At the workshop ASES Singapore will teach you the basic set-up of e-commerce website. ASES will invite experience internet marketing consultants to share their marketing startegy and method.

Participants:
Most of the participants are the ASES members from universities that ASES operated. However, the program is open to everyone for free.   Students should have an interest in Entrepreneurship, eager to communicate.

Applications
It depends on the programs. Most of our activities are free of charge. For further information please contact ASES via email.

   

Talentpreneur Hub

Website: http://www.talentpreneurhub.com/yeh/
Contact: N/A
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Tel: + 65 6222 5672
Adress: 23B Teo Hong Road, Singapore 088332

About
Talentpreneur Hub is an entrepreneurship hub that develops one's talents into business through training, incubation and funding. Talentpreneur Hub is currently invested by SPRING Singapore and Singapore Management University (SMU).

Program description:
Startup! Accelerator Programme is an intensive entrepreneurship training course designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their business with a step-by-step practical curriculum to plan, model and create a sustainable company. The programme is uniquely tailored to help participants understand everything they need to start their business.

Talentpreneur Hub provides seed funding for startups and work with entrepreneurs to apply for other resources like government grants and gain access to free software under the Microsoft Bizspark programme.

Participants:
Aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals keen to start a business and foreigners keen to start a business in Singapore.
Applications

The 24-week program cost including training and mentoring $5000. The Express Programme of 4 weeks including training and mentoring cost $1200.

   

Spirit of Enterprise

Website: http://www.soe.org.sg
Contact: Ms. Kelly Teoh, Executive Director
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Tel: + 65 6463 5011
Adress: 41 Namly Avenue, SIM Management House,(Business Centre - Executive Office), Singapore 267616

About
Spirit of Enterprise’ mission is to promote and advance entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore by honoring local self-reliant entrepreneurs operating small and medium-sized businesses. Thy also serve to inspire Singaporeans, especially the young, to become entrepreneurs by facilitating interaction, communication and knowledge dissemination between students, the entrepreneurs and the general public.

Program description:
Student-Entrepreneur Program: Funds are given to Primary School students to start a business. It has identified 10 schools to participate in itsinaugural Student-Entrepreneur program.

Participants:
Student enrolled in Sppirit of Enterprise partner schools.

Applications
Only by school admitting application to SOE.

   

Youth Business Singapore

Website: http://www.youthbizsg.org
Contact: Ms. Cher PC, Projects Manager Heartware Network
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Tel: + 65 6259-4414
Adress: 9 Bishan Place #05-01, Junction 8 Office Tower, Singapore (579837)

About
YBS is under The Prince's Youth Business International (YBI), a global network in 36 countries that has successfully helped over 90,000 new businesses in 10 years. It is currently a programme under Heartware Network and it seeks to be the leading programme in promoting entrepreneurship and helping needy youths between 18-35 years old with business seed funding and mentoring.

Program description:
YBHK providesup to $50,000  seed capital, business mentoring, technical support and business network to the youth to help them start up their own businesses successfully.

Fortnightly Entrepreneurship Talks (for 18-35 years old): a series of entrepreneurship talks targeted at unemployed young people (18-35 years old) to raise awareness of entrepreneurship and funding opportunities.  Our motivational speakers come from a range of diverse fields, all with a heartening story to inspire and influence the next wave of entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurship Curriculum (for 14-17 years old): YBS will be introducing a modular entrepreneurship curriculum that will soon be accredited by SPRING Singapore.  It is designed as a 3-day workshop for secondary school students age 14-17 years old as part of life skills development.

Participants:
YBC include the young people who are currently unemployed,  aged between 18-35 years old and have an available business idea or plan but lack business experience or skills. Miust be Singaporean or Singapore rermanent resident.

Applications
Applicants need submit the application form and business plan. (YBC provide the templates). Applications are accepted on a rolling base.

   

Social Innovation Park Ltd (SIP)

Website: www.popandtalenthub.com  http://www.socialinnovationpark.org/
Contact: N/A
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Tel: + 65 6484 2980
Adress: /o 21 Serangoon North Ave 5, Ban Teck Han Building #04-04, Singapore 554864

About
SIP is an impartial, not-for-profit organisation based in Singapore that incubates social entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide to bring positive innovations to lives and societies. SIP's many initiatives and projects are tailored to achieve our mission to Educate, Empower, and Enhance. As an incubator of Social Enterprises and Innovations, SIP strives to make an incredible impact for a robust and dynamic social entrepreneurial community both locally and globally.

Program description:
Pop and Talent Hub (PaTH), an initiative of Social Innovation Park Ltd (SIP), is Singapore’s first social enterprise talent development platform. PaTH champions social entrepreneurship via the arts by developing creative PaTH talents from traditionally marginalized groups. Through the initiative, PaTH talents gain access to mentors, networks, and commercial sales platforms that give them opportunities to develop their talents to create a sustainable business ventures.  
Giants In Conversation (GIC) is a series of events that features distinguished global speakers from around the world. GIC sessions are educational and inspiring for partners, stakeholders and students with a keen interest in social entrepreneurship and innovation. Topics range from entrepreneurship to global issues and the sessions serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas and innovations on those topics.

Participants:
Please contact SIP for details.

Applications
Please contact SIP for details.

   

INSEAD

Website: http://executive.education.insead.edu/social-entrepreneurship/
Contact: Mr. Hans Wahl, Director
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About
INSEAD, is an international graduate business school and research institution based in Fontainebleau and also Singapore. INSEAD's mission is to "promote a non-dogmatic learning environment that brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world, changing lives, and helping transform organizations through management education", "develop responsible, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities" and "through research, expand the frontiers of academic thought and influence business practice.

Program description
INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme (ISEP) is a comprehensive programme of education, networking and research to support practitioners in the field. The programme aims to combine theory and practice equally by balancing the deep academic knowledge of the faculty, with the discussions and insights from expert speakers. It is designed to focus on the business skills and frameworks that will help entrepreneurs grow their social ventures and improve their effectiveness and social impact. Programme participants come from a diverse set of countries and activities. Many are award winning entrepreneurs identified through our partnership with international leaders in social entrepreneurship such as Ashoka, The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and UnLtd.

Participants
Social Entrepreneurs already operating an venture.

Application
Next course December 2010. Application form and further information on INSEAD website. Cost fee USD 2800.

   

SIFE

Website: http://www.sife.org
Contact: Ms. Mamie Cheong, CEO SIFE Singapore
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Tel: +65 9298 8088
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About
SIFE is a global non-profit organization active in more than 40 countries.  SIFE brings together a diverse network of university students, academic professionals and industry leaders around the shared mission of creating a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. By contributing their talents to projects that improve the lives of people worldwide, SIFE participants are demonstrating that individuals with a knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful force for change.

Program description
Working in partnership with business and higher education, SIFE establishes student teams on university campuses. SIFE teams work on projects in their communities to create economic opportunity. These projects are developed around the seven SIFE criteria of market economics, success skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, environmental sustainability, business ethics and sustainability. Faculty Advisors support and guide SIFE teams in their activities.

Participants
University students enrolled in SIFE's partner universities. For list of universities please check website.