THE NOC PROGRAMME OF HARD kNOCks.

Learn by doing. Grow through experience. Build your future.

 
NOC is where aspiring entrepreneurs learn beyond the classroom. Immerse yourself in global startup ecosystems, work alongside innovation startups, learn from entrepreneurs and experience the highs, lows and hard knocks of building something new.
 

1,200+Startups Founded

5,000+Alumni Network

15+Global Innovation Hubs

whallycorn-orange icon

3
Unicorns

A JOURNEY THAT TRANSFORMS
NOC nurtures aspiring entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. 

01 DISCOVER

Explore your interests, understand real-world problems, and find your entrepreneurial spark.

02 EXPERIENT

Learn by doing. Test ideas, build solutions, and grow through mentorship and hands-on experiences.

03 BUILD

Develop your venture with resources, networks and feedback from global ecosystems.

04 LAUNCH

Take your startup further with the confidence, skills and community to create impact.

GLOBAL INNOVATION HUBS

LEARN. LIVE. LAUNCH

Choose from 15+ global locations in top innovation hubs.

NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) lets students learn by doing in some of the world’s most dynamic startup ecosystems. Work with innovative companies, experience global entrepreneurship first-hand, and build the mindset, network, and skills to launch ideas across borders.

SHENZHEN

CHINA

VIETNAM

VIETNAM

MUNICH

GERMANY

UPCOMING EVENTS

What's happening at NOC

Join our events, meet alumni, learn from founders and connect with a global community of innovators.

Follow NUS Overseas Colleges