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Venture Builder (Non-Profits Track)

Overview

The Venture Builder Programme – Non-Profits Track is an 12-week programme for non-profits organisations (NPOs), including charities and social service agencies.

The programme empowers NPOs to address pressing societal challenges more effectively by fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking. Work with us to discover the process of testing, developing and launching projects that are impactful and revenue-generating for your organisation.

Programme Features

  • An experienced Programme Lead together with in-residence serial entrepreneurs will provide guidance to support participants to successfully launch the company
  • Free access to the co-working office, at SUSS campus
  • Complimentary mentoring services with subsequent support for eligible start-ups to apply for SUSS Start-up grant and/or SGD$50,000 government grant
  • Successful projects may receive a kickstart funding of SGD$10,000*
  • Eligible to apply for the NAK-SUSS Impact Grant
  • Introduction to financial sustainability for NPOs

* (T&Cs Apply)

Programme Fees

There is no course fee.

The registration fee for members of the public to apply for this program is $60.00 (excluding GST) per person for an e-application, payable online only.

Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Open to Singaporeans who are:

  • Individuals nominated by their respective NPOs and supported by NCSS and/or NVPC
  • Able to commit to a duration of 12 weeks

 

Application Process

Application

  • A short description of the business idea (100 - 150 words)

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
Duration & Period of

8th July 2024 to 27th September 2024 

Application Date

21st June 2024

 

Start building your ventures now!

Registrations are closed for July's run. Register your interest for January's run now!

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Funding & Support

 

Mrs Lee Choon Guan Enterprising Spirit Fund.

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

Successful applicants will be eligible for $10,000 worth of funding (T&Cs Apply).

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact us

For more information about this programme, please email us, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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