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).

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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:

Mentor

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.

Post-Programme Funding

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

VB participants have access to the co-working space in the Venture Builder room at SUSS for the duration of the programme.

Social Impact focused

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.

Fulfil E-WA

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.

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.
Application Date	Rolling

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