One day. Five experiences.
Enterprise Singapore, National Youth Council, and Wavesparks is bringing to you Future Re:Wired 2025, at Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH).
On 31 October 2025, step into a future where careers are reimagined, industries rewired, and you have the right to drive change.
✅ Meet professionals in fields from finance and healthcare to media and hospitality - and see how they are already using AI in their work
✅ Break free from any fear about AI agents - Get guided, hands-on experience with 3 different AI tools to solve real work challenges
✅ Partake in debates with leaders about how AI is shaping careers and society
Join us: Register at go.gov.sg/future-rewired2025
And Reimagine, Rebuild, Reinvent the future of your career with AI.
Enterprise Singapore, National Youth Council, and Wavesparks is bringing to you Future Re:Wired 2025, at Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH).
On 31 October 2025, step into a future where careers are reimagined, industries rewired, and you have the right to drive change.
✅ Meet professionals in fields from finance and healthcare to media and hospitality - and see how they are already using AI in their work
✅ Break free from any fear about AI agents - Get guided, hands-on experience with 3 different AI tools to solve real work challenges
✅ Partake in debates with leaders about how AI is shaping careers and society
Join us: Register at go.gov.sg/future-rewired2025
And Reimagine, Rebuild, Reinvent the future of your career with AI.
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Working on a startup but could use some quick advice?
Have friends who keep talking about their startup idea but don’t know how to start?
Come to our next Sparks Social: Meet a Mentor Edition! Open to any founder/builder aged 25 and below - You don’t have to be a YFS or YAC alumni to meet a mentor.
2 date options: 3 Dec or 10 Dec
Sign up: https://luma.com/wavesparks
Have friends who keep talking about their startup idea but don’t know how to start?
Come to our next Sparks Social: Meet a Mentor Edition! Open to any founder/builder aged 25 and below - You don’t have to be a YFS or YAC alumni to meet a mentor.
2 date options: 3 Dec or 10 Dec
Sign up: https://luma.com/wavesparks
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On behalf of NUS Entrepreneurship Society, we would like to introduce UNICON 2026!
Taking place on 16-17 January 2026, UNICON stands at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, embracing the tagline “Innovating Beyond Borders.”
The mission of this event is to cultivate innovation, inspire creativity, and promote entrepreneurship within the vibrant community.
We anticipate 500 participants over two dynamic days, including students, startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry leaders.
Highlights:
✨Panel discussions & master classes
✨TigerLaunch Venture Capitalist competition
✨Startup Carnival
Speakers and Judges:
✨Technology Industry leaders from Antler, GoTo, KeyAI, NETS and more
✨10 VC founders & Investors
✨ Topics discussed: FinTech, Investor-Business Relations, Venture Capitalist Industry, Scaling your business and more
Early bird: $10 (until 31 December)
General: $15
Sign up link: https://unicon2026.eventbrite.sg/ Telegram channel: https://t.me/+TElFpv-Va3piZjI1
Taking place on 16-17 January 2026, UNICON stands at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, embracing the tagline “Innovating Beyond Borders.”
The mission of this event is to cultivate innovation, inspire creativity, and promote entrepreneurship within the vibrant community.
We anticipate 500 participants over two dynamic days, including students, startup founders, venture capitalists, and industry leaders.
Highlights:
✨Panel discussions & master classes
✨TigerLaunch Venture Capitalist competition
✨Startup Carnival
Speakers and Judges:
✨Technology Industry leaders from Antler, GoTo, KeyAI, NETS and more
✨10 VC founders & Investors
✨ Topics discussed: FinTech, Investor-Business Relations, Venture Capitalist Industry, Scaling your business and more
Early bird: $10 (until 31 December)
General: $15
Sign up link: https://unicon2026.eventbrite.sg/ Telegram channel: https://t.me/+TElFpv-Va3piZjI1
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UNICON 2026
Get your tickets for UNICON 2026, Asia’s Largest Student-Led Entrepreneurship & Tech Conference hosted by the NUS Entrepreneurship Society!
Thank you to everyone who came down to our fireside panel! 🔥
We adored the insightful conversations and energy everyone brought to the room. It was amazing to connect with so many passionate individuals in the community!
Huge thanks to our incredible panelists for sharing their experiences and perspectives, and to all of you who asked such thoughtful questions.
This is just the beginning – stay tuned for what's coming next with NextBigThing 🚀
We adored the insightful conversations and energy everyone brought to the room. It was amazing to connect with so many passionate individuals in the community!
Huge thanks to our incredible panelists for sharing their experiences and perspectives, and to all of you who asked such thoughtful questions.
This is just the beginning – stay tuned for what's coming next with NextBigThing 🚀
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🚀 Youth Startup Digest — 20 Jan 2026
1) Tash Tish Tosh’s founders turned S$50 daily sales into 3 outlets—now they’re fighting to survive
Why it matters:
This true-blue Singaporean F&B startup shows how grit, branding, and smart pivots like TikTok marketing can keep a business alive—even when scaling gets messy.
Link: https://vulcanpost.com/908362/tash-tish-tosh-singapore/
Food for thought:
- How can small teams avoid growing too fast when early success kicks in?
- Are you building a brand that can pivot with changing consumer behavior and platforms?
2) The struggle of pricing: How to charge what you’re worth
Why it matters:
Whether you're freelancing, starting a business, or offering services, pricing isn't just math—it's mindset and marketing.
Link: https://e27.co/the-struggle-of-pricing-how-to-charge-what-youre-worth-20250520/
Food for thought:
- Are you pricing based on value or just time and effort?
- How well can you defend your price to skeptical customers or investors?
3) Changi Airport turns to driverless tractors to boost tarmac productivity
Why it matters:
Singapore’s Changi Airport is leaning into autonomous tech—opening the door to local startups solving logistics and transport inefficiencies.
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/changi-airport-turns-driverless-tractors-boost-tarmac-productivity
Food for thought:
- Could your product or prototype plug into national infrastructures like transport or aviation?
- What’s holding your team back from working with enterprise clients or public sector sandboxes?
Share this with someone if you found it interesting!
1) Tash Tish Tosh’s founders turned S$50 daily sales into 3 outlets—now they’re fighting to survive
Why it matters:
This true-blue Singaporean F&B startup shows how grit, branding, and smart pivots like TikTok marketing can keep a business alive—even when scaling gets messy.
Link: https://vulcanpost.com/908362/tash-tish-tosh-singapore/
Food for thought:
- How can small teams avoid growing too fast when early success kicks in?
- Are you building a brand that can pivot with changing consumer behavior and platforms?
2) The struggle of pricing: How to charge what you’re worth
Why it matters:
Whether you're freelancing, starting a business, or offering services, pricing isn't just math—it's mindset and marketing.
Link: https://e27.co/the-struggle-of-pricing-how-to-charge-what-youre-worth-20250520/
Food for thought:
- Are you pricing based on value or just time and effort?
- How well can you defend your price to skeptical customers or investors?
3) Changi Airport turns to driverless tractors to boost tarmac productivity
Why it matters:
Singapore’s Changi Airport is leaning into autonomous tech—opening the door to local startups solving logistics and transport inefficiencies.
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/transport-logistics/changi-airport-turns-driverless-tractors-boost-tarmac-productivity
Food for thought:
- Could your product or prototype plug into national infrastructures like transport or aviation?
- What’s holding your team back from working with enterprise clients or public sector sandboxes?
Share this with someone if you found it interesting!
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Tash Tish Tosh’s founders turned S$50 daily sales into 3 outlets—now they’re fighting to survive
13 years since starting Tash Tish Tosh, here's how the couple behind the business is keeping their F&B dreams alive.
How are you engineering your luck for 2026?
Join us for an intentional gathering for youth founders & builders to reset, spark ideas, and meet people who might change your year.
📅 25 Feb (Wed), 5:30–7:30pm
📍 SCAPE, #05-10 MAGES Studio
🍕🍗 Pizza, chicken & drinks on us!
For youths in Singapore aged 15–25 who are building (or planning to build) startups.
Limited spots; RSVP here: https://luma.com/o4dqgywn
Join us for an intentional gathering for youth founders & builders to reset, spark ideas, and meet people who might change your year.
📅 25 Feb (Wed), 5:30–7:30pm
📍 SCAPE, #05-10 MAGES Studio
🍕🍗 Pizza, chicken & drinks on us!
For youths in Singapore aged 15–25 who are building (or planning to build) startups.
Limited spots; RSVP here: https://luma.com/o4dqgywn
🚀 Youth Startup Digest 🚀
12 Feb 2026
1) Budget 2026: Singapore to support startups with S$1 billion for Startup SG Equity
Summary of Article: Singapore’s Budget 2026 announced a S$1 billion boost to the Startup SG Equity scheme to help startups attract investment and scale, alongside a further S$1.5 billion Anchor Fund to support high-growth local companies.
Why It Matters: More startup funding from the government means student founders have a stronger chance of securing early-stage backing and mentoring support — plus more capital flowing into the ecosystem.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
• If you could pitch your startup idea today for funding, what’s the one differentiator you’d highlight to convince investors?
• What skills or support would make the biggest difference to your team as you move from idea to early customers?
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/budget-2026-singapore-support-startups-s1-billion-startup-sg-equity
2) Budget 2026: Singapore to establish National AI Council and AI Missions
Summary of Article: Singapore will launch a new National AI Council and focus on multiple AI Missions to steer AI adoption and build up the nation’s AI capabilities in key sectors such as healthcare, finance, connectivity and advanced manufacturing as part of Budget 2026 initiatives.
Why It Matters: This signals major support for AI innovation — opening pathways for student builders to participate in government-backed AI projects, research collaborations, and startup opportunities.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
• What AI problem in Singapore or SEA would you want to solve with your startup if more support and funding were available?
• How can you leverage public AI initiatives to gain experience, mentorship, or early users for your ideas?
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/budget-2026-singapore-establish-national-ai-council-chaired-pm-wong-launch-national-ai-missions
3) Google to create 150+ tech jobs in Singapore with new AI centre
Summary of Article: Google announced plans to hire over 150 roles in Singapore focused on technology and AI, supporting its new AI Centre of Excellence, indicating growing demand for tech skills and opportunities for local talent and startup builders in the AI space.
Why It Matters: This points to rising demand for AI and tech talent locally — something student founders can tap into for skills, networking, and future team building opportunities.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
• If you could choose one technical role to build first in your startup team, what would it be and why?
• What steps can you take this year to become more competitive for tech and AI roles in fast-growing fields?
Link: https://vulcanpost.com/909182/google-150-jobs-singapore-ai
Share this with someone if you found it interesting! 🚀
12 Feb 2026
1) Budget 2026: Singapore to support startups with S$1 billion for Startup SG Equity
Summary of Article: Singapore’s Budget 2026 announced a S$1 billion boost to the Startup SG Equity scheme to help startups attract investment and scale, alongside a further S$1.5 billion Anchor Fund to support high-growth local companies.
Why It Matters: More startup funding from the government means student founders have a stronger chance of securing early-stage backing and mentoring support — plus more capital flowing into the ecosystem.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
• If you could pitch your startup idea today for funding, what’s the one differentiator you’d highlight to convince investors?
• What skills or support would make the biggest difference to your team as you move from idea to early customers?
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/budget-2026-singapore-support-startups-s1-billion-startup-sg-equity
2) Budget 2026: Singapore to establish National AI Council and AI Missions
Summary of Article: Singapore will launch a new National AI Council and focus on multiple AI Missions to steer AI adoption and build up the nation’s AI capabilities in key sectors such as healthcare, finance, connectivity and advanced manufacturing as part of Budget 2026 initiatives.
Why It Matters: This signals major support for AI innovation — opening pathways for student builders to participate in government-backed AI projects, research collaborations, and startup opportunities.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
• What AI problem in Singapore or SEA would you want to solve with your startup if more support and funding were available?
• How can you leverage public AI initiatives to gain experience, mentorship, or early users for your ideas?
Link: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/budget-2026-singapore-establish-national-ai-council-chaired-pm-wong-launch-national-ai-missions
3) Google to create 150+ tech jobs in Singapore with new AI centre
Summary of Article: Google announced plans to hire over 150 roles in Singapore focused on technology and AI, supporting its new AI Centre of Excellence, indicating growing demand for tech skills and opportunities for local talent and startup builders in the AI space.
Why It Matters: This points to rising demand for AI and tech talent locally — something student founders can tap into for skills, networking, and future team building opportunities.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
• If you could choose one technical role to build first in your startup team, what would it be and why?
• What steps can you take this year to become more competitive for tech and AI roles in fast-growing fields?
Link: https://vulcanpost.com/909182/google-150-jobs-singapore-ai
Share this with someone if you found it interesting! 🚀
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Google to create more than 150 jobs in Singapore as it refocuses on AI
Google announced its plans to accelerate its AI initiatives in Singapore, with over 150 local jobs created.
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East Ventures, a venture capital firm in Southeast Asia, has launched My First $1000, an eight-week youth entrepreneurship programme for students in Singapore to execute business ideas with integrity, ownership, and accountability.
Designed for students aged 14 to 18 across Secondary 3 and 4, Junior Colleges, Polytechnics, and ITEs, the programme equips youths with seed capital to build and run business ideas within a structured, time-bound framework. Participants are guided to take calculated risks while learning to manage revenue transparently and responsibly, reinforcing ownership, accountability, and integrity in a real-world setting.
From student to entrepreneur! Join My First $1000 programme now!
Designed for students aged 14 to 18 across Secondary 3 and 4, Junior Colleges, Polytechnics, and ITEs, the programme equips youths with seed capital to build and run business ideas within a structured, time-bound framework. Participants are guided to take calculated risks while learning to manage revenue transparently and responsibly, reinforcing ownership, accountability, and integrity in a real-world setting.
From student to entrepreneur! Join My First $1000 programme now!
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The first-ever Inter-University Entrepreneurship Society Demo Day is officially here 🚀
NUS Entrepreneurship Society, SUTD SEVEN, and NTU Entrepreneurship Society are coming together on a single platform to bridge our ecosystems and build a more consolidated network for founders, builders, and partners.
We are proud to feature an incredible lineup of early-stage, student-led startups across all three universities from deep SaaS to healthtech, sustainability and fintech.
What to expect:
• Pitching Session: 10 curated startups (7 NUS, 2 SUTD, 1 NTU) presenting to top-tier VCs and industry leaders
• Demo Booths: 17 startups showcasing live products and innovations
• Network Access: Connect with mentors, investors, and collaborators across Singapore’s leading university startup ecosystems
📅 Date: 11 April
📍 Location: SUTD, Library Parkscape
Schedule
09:00 – 11:30: Startup Pitches (VCs,VIPS, limited public slots)
09:00 – 14:00: Public Demo Booths
11:30 onwards: Lunch & Networking
Sign up here now‼️
NUS Entrepreneurship Society, SUTD SEVEN, and NTU Entrepreneurship Society are coming together on a single platform to bridge our ecosystems and build a more consolidated network for founders, builders, and partners.
We are proud to feature an incredible lineup of early-stage, student-led startups across all three universities from deep SaaS to healthtech, sustainability and fintech.
What to expect:
• Pitching Session: 10 curated startups (7 NUS, 2 SUTD, 1 NTU) presenting to top-tier VCs and industry leaders
• Demo Booths: 17 startups showcasing live products and innovations
• Network Access: Connect with mentors, investors, and collaborators across Singapore’s leading university startup ecosystems
📅 Date: 11 April
📍 Location: SUTD, Library Parkscape
Schedule
09:00 – 11:30: Startup Pitches (VCs,VIPS, limited public slots)
09:00 – 14:00: Public Demo Booths
11:30 onwards: Lunch & Networking
Sign up here now‼️
The future of impact starts with capital. 🌏💡
Ready to understand how venture capital shapes real-world solutions across ASEAN? VidaCapital Academy 2026 is now open for applications—designed for undergraduates and recent graduates who want to step into the world of impact investing, startups, and regional innovation.
Whether you're exploring careers in VC, building a startup, or curious about how capital drives change, this 6+1 week hybrid programme gives you practical exposure to the people, ideas, and systems behind it.
The Experience:
📍 Hybrid programme (May–July 2026)
🎓 6-module masterclass series on impact investing & fundraising
🔍 Real-world scouting + market immersion
🤝 Industry attachment opportunities
🌐 Join a long-term ASEAN impact builder network
Partner-endorsed applicants may qualify for subsidised programme fees.
Beyond learning about innovation ecosystems, You will understand how they are funded, and how you can shape them!
Apply by 30 April:
https://vidacity.com.sg/vidacapital-academy/
Ready to understand how venture capital shapes real-world solutions across ASEAN? VidaCapital Academy 2026 is now open for applications—designed for undergraduates and recent graduates who want to step into the world of impact investing, startups, and regional innovation.
Whether you're exploring careers in VC, building a startup, or curious about how capital drives change, this 6+1 week hybrid programme gives you practical exposure to the people, ideas, and systems behind it.
The Experience:
📍 Hybrid programme (May–July 2026)
🎓 6-module masterclass series on impact investing & fundraising
🔍 Real-world scouting + market immersion
🤝 Industry attachment opportunities
🌐 Join a long-term ASEAN impact builder network
Partner-endorsed applicants may qualify for subsidised programme fees.
Beyond learning about innovation ecosystems, You will understand how they are funded, and how you can shape them!
Apply by 30 April:
https://vidacity.com.sg/vidacapital-academy/