BLOCK71 Programmes

The Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge

The Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge, co-hosted by NUS Enterprise's globally renowned BLOCK71 and Tsinghua University's X-lab, empowers top innovators from Singapore and China to revolutionise sustainable energy solutions.

Featuring 10 top-tier start-ups from each country, this challenge empowers participants to address critical global energy challenges through cutting-edge innovation. With a focus on renewable energy generation, storage, distribution, and AI-powered optimisation, it fosters impactful solutions while advancing a greener future.

Find out more

DEEP-SAGE

A collaboration between NUS Enterprise, BLOCK71 and TIS Inc. – a leading IT company in Japan – DEEP-SAGE empowers promising start-ups to scale globally through expert strategy, C-suite support, and funding opportunities. A comprehensive 12-month programme, it connects early-stage companies with fractional C-suite expertise.

Designed for pre-Series A start-ups working in Enterprise Software, Emerging Technologies (AI, Robotics, Quantum Computing), or Disruptive Solutions (HealthTech, EduTech, Smart Cities), the DEEP-SAGE programme follows a structured journey from selection through implementation of C-suite leadership strategies and culminates in a Demo Day where participants pitch to investors and partners.

Find out more

Technology for Sustainable Social Impact (TS2)

Differentiated by a highly customised venture development approach and small cohort size, the TS2 accelerator programme aims to empower bold, innovative impact-driven ventures to develop pathways to sustainable growth. During the 10-week programme, which is co-organised by NUS Enterprise and raiSE Singapore, start-up founders and their management teams will work with a rich network of mentors, investors and impact professionals to scale their businesses and amplify their social impact.

TS2 is designed for technology start-ups that hope to create human-centred social impact in Singapore. Start-ups with varying levels of technological engagement are eligible, ranging from deep tech to light and low tech.

Find out more