About the Programme

Designing Impactful Ventures (DIVE) is a spinoff from the Impact Startup Challenge launched in 2017. It provides exciting entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals aged 50 and above and representatives from Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) to experience the world of entrepreneurship.

Over five days, participants will be exposed to entrepreneurial tools such as Javelin Board and Value Proposition Canvas to create customer-centric solutions. The programme will be led by seasoned entrepreneurs who will facilitate workshops and mentor participants on their entrepreneurial journey.

Programme Features

 

  • Introduction to Javelin Board
  • Customer Hypothesis & Get Out Of Building (GOOB)
  • Introduction to Value Proposition Canvas, MVP, Introduction to AI, Founders' Sharing
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Demo Day

 

Programme Fees

Fully sponsored for Singaporeans who are either aged 50 and above OR representatives of NPOs, supported by the Mrs Lee Choon Guan Enterprising Spirit Fund.

Application Process

Eligibility

Open to:

  • Singaporeans
  • Young seniors & and seniors (Aged 50 and above) OR
  • Representatives from Non-Profit Organisations

Selection Criteria

  • Participants will be evaluated based on their motivation for wanting to joining the programme

Selection

SUSS will select each applicant based on:

  • Entrepreneurial potential – experience, passion, skillsets, etc
  • 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
  • Ability to commit for the full duration of the programme
Duration & Period of

[Next Run] 1st April to 8th April 2025

Application Date

Rolling

DIVE into your next idea now!

Registrations are closed for our current run. Register your interest for our next run now!

Our Stakeholder

 

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.

Captured Moments

SSC EN - Designing Impactful Ventures Networking Participants
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SSC EN - Designing Impactful Ventures Demo Day Group
SSC EN - Designing Impactful Ventures Demo Day Pitching
SSC EN - Designing Impactful Ventures Demo Day Judges
SSC EN - Designing Impactful Ventures Demo Day Interaction
SSC EN - Designing Impactful Ventures Demo Day 1st winner

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Contact Us

You can contact us at [email protected] if you have any queries.