Good news! Budding social enterprise start-ups are getting a boost!

Today, we opened the @block71singapore Social Impact Hub, a dedicated space to nurture and empower purpose-driven ventures. Located at LaunchPad @ one-north, the new space will house existing NUS social impact start-ups, and seven start-ups from the inaugural cohort of the Technology For Sustainable Social Impact (TS2) accelerator programme.

Together with @raisesg, our joint S$3.5 million commitment will support tech-based social enterprise start-ups in Singapore over the next two years.

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🚀 Inspiring Journeys of NUS Enterprise’s Start-up Founders!

At the NUS Enterprise Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship 2024 (@nussp.official ), participants had the incredible opportunity to connect with Jeffrey Tiong (@_patsnap ), Marcus Tan (@carousell.sg), and Joel Leong (@shopbacksg ). These start-up founders shared their stories of perseverance and open-mindedness in overcoming challenges, giving us a glimpse into the empires they built from simple ideas.

🌍 Jeffrey Tiong started PatSnap in 2007 with a vision to simplify patent analytics. Staying open-minded to global opportunities, he navigated uncertainties and catapulted PatSnap to unicorn status in 2019.

🌟 Marcus Tan believed in the potential of second-hand treasures and founded Carousell in 2012. Overcoming the fear of failures and embracing iterations, he transformed Carousell into a unicorn platform empowering millions.

🛒 Joel Leong launched ShopBack in 2014, envisioning a smarter way to shop. Embracing failures as learning curves, he cultivated resilience, propelling Shopback to success and prominence.

To all aspiring entrepreneurs: Embrace failures as stepping stones. Stay open-minded, explore diverse perspectives, and persist in refining your vision. Success is built on courage, adaptability, and unwavering determination. 💪✨

📸 From 1 - 3 pic: Jeffrey Tiong (Patsnap), Marcus Tan (Carousell) and Joel Leong (ShopBack)

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👏We’re thrilled to announce the opening of the CyberSG Talent, Innovation, and Growth (TIG) Collaboration Centre! The official opening event was graced by Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information. The centre, a joint initiative between @csasingapore and @nus_singapore, backed by a S$20 million funding from the Government and NUS, to uplift talent, innovation, and growth programmes aims to establish Singapore as a global cybersecurity innovation hub.

We’re also pleased to collaborate with @sginnovatesingapore and @plexalcity to accelerate cybersecurity innovation and support start-up growth. This collaboration will enhance the effectiveness and reach of the Centre, bringing together diverse expertise and resources to help cybersecurity companies establish their presence in Singapore, develop Singapore-based cybersecurity products, and expand their market reach.

➡️ For more details, visit: https://tig.cybersg.sg (link in bio)

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🎉 🌏 We are thrilled to welcome 300 bright minds from 22 countries to our campus for this year’s NUS Enterprise Summer Programme (@nussp.official)! On our opening day, @nuspresident kicked off the journey with inspiring words, setting the tone for an unforgettable 2-week adventure.

Get ready for an incredible mix of interactive learning, sports, cultural experiences, and endless opportunities to connect with new friends. This programme is all about igniting your entrepreneurial spirit, discovering your strengths, and building lifelong networks across the ASEAN region and beyond.

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🚀 The latest edition of SPARKS is now live!

SPARKS is our official newsletter, bringing you the freshest news, stories, and happenings at NUS Enterprise. Check out the highlights from this issue:

🌐InnovFest 2024: A record-breaking success as Asia’s biggest, most global, and most inclusive start-up showcase.

⭐Forte Biotech: Revolutionising prawn farming with their groundbreaking on-site test kit, RAPID, which detects diseases in prawns.

🧬 Cellivate Technologies: Disrupting industries with cell-based solutions, from cultivated meat to leather and skincare, eliminating the need for animal slaughter.

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