Startups of Singapore, this one's for you!

We are excited to bring you the next session of Kampung Spirit!

We have visited history and our roots with the inaugural 'Blast from the Past' on 31 July. At the next session, we invite you to look ahead and beyond. Here are the things you can look forward to at the next session:

• Startup Showcase: Discover innovative startups ready to make an impact.

• Be Part of History: Under the theme "The Journey Forward," this session explores the future of the startup ecosystem of Singapore. Join ACE.SG and its partners on 3 Oct to find out where we're headed!

RSVP now! Let's rekindle the sense of community that defines Singapore's innovative spirit 💪🏼

About Kampung Spirit

Kampung Spirit, organised by ACE.SG and its partners, is set to be a significant networking occasion for Singapore's startup community. These are no-agenda networking sessions that are designed for mingling, sharing ideas, and rekindling old friendships, reflecting the communal spirit reminiscent of traditional kampung life. The event emphasises building a stronger community by bringing together various stakeholders such as startups, investors, and venture partners to collaborate and support one another.

TechInnovation, the leading technology brokerage event in Southeast Asia, is set to take place from 28 to 30 October 2024, at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

The 12th edition of TechInnovation is the ideal platform to facilitate the transfer of cutting-edge technologies into real-world applications. The overarching theme of the event will be on ‘Sustainable Urban Living’, with themes over the three days spotlighting areas of future forward cities, future-ready food industry and healthcare.

Elevate your cybersecurity career with our comprehensive Unlocking CREST: Certification Preparation Workshop. This hybrid session is expertly designed to provide you with the essential tools and insights needed to succeed in the CREST Certification process. Whether you choose to join us in person or online, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and advance your career in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.

💡 Are you a student in Singapore with a passion for tech & innovation?

📅 Pilot Cohort begins week of 2nd September 2024; rolling applications close 30th August.

🏗️ Build & Launch your startup in 10 weeks, part time.

Learn from startup founders as you build (without dropping out of school, please). At the end of the program, you would have built and shipped real product(s). Each week, you'll have 1:1s with mentors on what you're building & group office hours with others in the cohort. You will also get career coaching & weekly content seminars with experts.

💡 Learn from real startup professionals and founders about life in an early stage startup

💡 Access to internship and graduate roles with our partner startup companies

💡 Access to angel investors who might write you your first check for your startup

🤔 Startup Semester is a semester-long programme where you:

1. Get access to startup founders and professionals for mentorship

2. Receive career coaching on a career in early stage tech

3. All while prototyping and launching your startup with structured guidance

🗓️ 10-week part time program, no equity taken, no fees.

• Maximum 3 hours of training or 1:1 with mentors a week - and it’s up to you to decide what you want to attend

• We put your interests first, we're not an accelerator so we don't have pressure to chase hyped up, high valuation ideas. (also means we got no $$$ to invest)

• We run a bootcamp to accelerate ideas to prototypes and real users, getting you past the difficult early days

• Be mentored and coached by tech founders and people passionate about startups

• Get accelerated into interviews for roles at startups/tech companies (if it turns out that starting your own isn’t for you, right after graduation)

Despite it being a mere application, the filing of a patent may be regarded as one of the most technically challenging application for an intellectual property (IP) right.

It is also relatively costly when compared to other types of IP applications. This complexity is compounded by the fact that no worldwide patent exists and the estimated patent application success rate is only in the 50%-60% range.

Join us at this half-day webinar to demystify the patent application process and to learn best practices when filing a patent application.

Learn everything you need to know about Croc Pitch 2024 at our Information Sessions. From how to succeed, terms and conditions, to meeting the investment team and understanding the criteria for investment, the information session is a MUST if you want to be competitive.

What is Croc Pitch?

Croc Pitch is a pitching contest run annually by the Darwin Innovation Hub. Our virtual format means you can participate from anywhere, as long as your innovation directly benefits Northern Australia.

JOIN THE CROC PITCHERS WHO’VE SNAGGED VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS ON 24TH OCTOBER 2024!

Whether you’re a new or experienced Croc Pitcher, or a local, national, or international participant, we welcome all to register. This event is an exciting opportunity to pitch any innovation, product, or technology from anywhere in the world as long as it positively impacts Northern Australia.

Have you pitched before? You can pitch again! As a past participant of Croc Pitch you are uniquely placed to know what our panel is looking for.

What’s even more amazing about Croc Pitch? You don’t have to be the winner to snag up to $1 million in venture capital investment through Croc Pitch.

Last year, Blueflite was a finalist that caught investors’ attention with drone manufacturing in the Northern Territory. Following the event, they received $1,050,000 AUD from the Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund (PIIF).

“Croc Pitch was a fantastic event, providing excellent opportunities for networking and learning about the Northern Territory. It was an inspiring experience to explore the unique business potential in the region” – Frank Noppel, CEO of Blueflite

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to drive your innovation forward. Register now and join us at Croc Pitch 2024!

Registration to pitch closes 5pm ACST Monday, 23rd September 2024.

Supercharge your digital engineering productivity at STACK Developer Conference 2024!

STACK is taking a bold step forward by focusing on seven groundbreaking topics poised to revolutionise the technological landscape:

• Application Innovation & Developer Experience

• Cloud Technology

• Data & AI

• Digital Culture

• Digital Trust & Cybersecurity

• OpenSource/InnerSource

• Urban Technology

Silicon Valley is your gateway to success! Join the GIA San Francisco Acceleration Programme by Plug and Play to unlock unparalleled opportunities for your startup.

We are on the hunt for amazing science and technology ventures to join us in Singapore, where the innovators behind these startups will have the chance to receive one-on-one mentorship from world-leading venture development and commercialization experts, attend classes and workshops centered on topics to help build and scale their businesses, including emerging technologies like AI, and interface directly with global business leadership, government, and international networks, culminating in the opportunity to pitch their vision for the future of innovation on a global stage! 

The top three pitches will receive cash awards, and the first place winner will receive a guaranteed spot in the 2024 GIST Business Incubation Program, an opportunity to incubate their venture at leading innovation centers in the United States.

As a reminder, innovators from ASEAN economies are encouraged to apply: 

• Brunei Darussalam 🇧🇳

• Cambodia 🇰🇭

• Indonesia 🇮🇩

• Laos 🇱🇦

• Malaysia 🇲🇾

• Burma 🇲🇲

• Philippines 🇵🇭

• Singapore 🇸🇬

• Thailand 🇹🇭

• Timor-Leste 🇹🇱

• Vietnam 🇻🇳

And of course, thanks to the unique support of the U.S. government and ASEAN, this opportunity is: 

✅ Free to all entrepreneurs

✅ Has no equity taken

✅ Has travel, lodging, and meals included

As well as many other exclusive benefits, there’s no reason for innovators not to apply! 

Applications close 12 August, and more information can be found at our website.