Venture Builder Programme | SUSS

About the Programme

The SUSS Venture Builder (VB) Programme is a 3-month structured programme to support aspiring and existing founders in building and sustaining their impact ventures, powered by Ngee Ann Kongsi, Mrs Lee Choon Guan and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

OUR COURSE BROCHURE

Features

An experienced Programme Lead, along with in-residence serial entrepreneurs, will guide and support participants in successfully launching their companies. Participants will also benefit from:

Sponsored & Equity-Free	Mentor	Post-Programme Funding
The VB programme is entirely equity-free and a kickstart funding of S$4,500 is provided by donors to support the impact venture of each participant, upon completion of the deliverables	Each participant will be paired with an experienced mentor who will provide mentorship and guidance, helping you progress from the idea stage to initial launch.	Access up to S$25,000 equity-free funding. All participants are fast-tracked for the Ngee Ann Kongsi-SUSS Social Impact Grant or LCG NPO Kickstart Fund.
Co-working space	Social Impact focused	Fulfil E-WA
VB participants have access to the co-working space in the Venture Builder room at SUSS for the duration of the programme.	At SUSS, we guide our startups towards both profitability and purpose. Our goal is to support the development of impactful ventures that achieve a double bottom line.	If you are a full-time student at SUSS, you can fulfil your entrepreneurial work attachment requirement with us.*

*Please ensure that you have completed WA004 and other requirements stated on your Kinobi platform before applying.

Who we are looking for

Right Founder

Desire to make a change in social impact
Business/ Domain/ Tech expertise
Strong leadership and communication
Effective execution capabilities
Emotional and cultural intelligence

Right Idea

Addresses real market gaps and social needs
Innovative and sustainable solutions
Track record or clear intent to integrate social impact
Commitment to expand in Singapore and regionally/ globally
Potential for revenue generation and securing funding

Programme Structure

Throughout the programme, participants will attend weekly workshops designed to guide their businesses from inception to early growth. Workshops are scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week, subject to changes based on availability.

In addition, each participant will be paired with a mentor. We believe one-to-one mentorship with a mentor will be the most valuable. Founders will coordinate mentorships and must come prepared for these sessions to maximise their impact.

Week 1: Orientation and Introduction
Week 2: Business Fundamentals
Week 3: Sustainability and Impact
Week 4: Resource and Stakeholder Management
Week 5: Beneficiary/Customer-centric and Community
Week 6: Branding + Marketing, and Product

Week 7: Product and Pitch
Week 8: Finance and Governance
Week 9: HR and Operations
Week 10 & 11: From Idea to Startup + Pitch Rehearsals, and Feedback
Week 12: Pitch Rehearsals, and Feedback

Application Details
Application Requirements	Please ensure you have your pitch deck (if available) and resume ready before submitting your application.
Selection	SUSS will select each applicant based on: Entrepreneurial potential – experience, passion, skillsets, etc Potential and feasibility of the business idea Highly resourceful with good networks Intellectually nimble and an eye for collaborative possibilities Able to tackle challenging situations with finesse and determination Experience as an entrepreneur or in a startup will be an added advantage Passionate to build and grow a business of their own Able to contribute a business idea in any of the following domains: Early Childhood, Gerontology / Elderlies, Psychology / Mental Health, Education Technology, Fintech / Blockchain, E-commerce / Marketing, Social Services, SME Digital Transformation; will be an added advantage
Interviews with shortlisted applicants	Only shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to participate in an online interview. Interviews with shortlisted applicants: First round of interview: Week of 18 May 2026 Second round of interview: Week of 25 May 2026 Interview for applicants with learning and accessibility needs: Week of 8 June 2026
Duration & Period of	29 Jun – 18 Sep 2026
Application Date	Now to 17 May 2026, 23:59

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Our Stakeholders

Ngee Ann Kongsi

The Ngee Ann Kongsi is a non-profit Teochew philanthropic organisation focused on educational, cultural and charitable activities in Singapore, while placing a deep emphasis on preserving the Teochew heritage. The organisation is an active advocate for education, funding scholarships for high-performing students and study awards for disadvantaged students.

In 2022, SUSS received a SGD10 million donation from The Ngee Ann Kongsi to launch The Ngee Ann Kongsi Social Impact Hub, which aims to strengthen social service delivery through programmes delivered by private or public agencies.

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Mrs Lee Choon Guan Enterprising Spirit Fund

The Mrs Lee Choon Guan Enterprising Spirit Fund supports programmes which prioritise seniors, enabling them to remain active and contribute meaningfully to their communities.