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๐Ÿš€ Stay updated on the latest events, news and opportunities for student entrepreneurs at NUS.

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Learn more at singapore.block71.co
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๐Ÿš€ Applications are open for BLOCK71 Singaporeโ€™s Summer Cohort 2025!

Every quarter, we bring bold founders like you together in a curated cohort designed to fuel growthโ€”aligning fundraising with strategy, and pairing your startup with the right experts and resources to scale.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Special Growth Track: Deep SAGE - in partnership with TIS Inc. for startups gearing up to scale globally, with C-suite leadership, expert strategy, and capital.

๐ŸŒŸ General Incubation Track - for startups of all industries, with support from BLOCK71 Singapore and global networks.

โ˜•๏ธ Want a sneak peek into what weโ€™re all about?
Join us at Kopi Under the BLOCK: Scaling Smarter โ€“ Strategic Moves That Define Startup Success on 7 May, 5.30โ€“8PM @ Aspire.
RSVP now: https://lu.ma/4ib3d5nr

๐Ÿ“… Apply for Summer Cohort by 31 May 2025 at bit.ly/BLOCK71SummerCohort

Dream big. Build bold. At BLOCK71, the future is yours to shape.

#deepSAGE #Incubation #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
โšก๏ธโ˜• Kopi Under the BLOCK: Off-Grid, On Track: Green Energy Innovation for Social Impact

Join us for Kopi Under the BLOCK as we spotlight startups transforming lives through green energy innovation. Hear from founders and ecosystem enablers as they share what it takes to scale impactful energy solutionsโ€”from navigating early challenges to creating real change in underserved communities.

โ˜• Come for the conversation, stay for the inspiration.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore Seminar Room
๐Ÿ”— RSVP: https://lu.ma/y2t08v8k

Learn more:
โ–ถ๏ธ Technology for Sustainable Social Impact programme
โ–ถ๏ธ Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge
๐Ÿš€ Food innovation, powered by purpose.

Weโ€™re proud to spotlight four game-changing startups from the BLOCK71 community at Flavours of Tomorrow Festival, where innovation meets sustainability.

Catch Curated Culture, resavour by the moonbeam co., tHEMEat Company, and Boost VitaliTEA as they showcase the next frontier of foodtech at their own booths.

Come meet the founders, taste their creations, and discover what the future of food looks like.

๐Ÿ“ 25โ€“27 April | 10AMโ€“7PM
๐Ÿ“ Geneo @ Singapore Science Park, 1 Science Park Drive

#FlavoursOfTomorrow #BLOCK71 #FoodtechInnovation #Sustainability #Food
๐Ÿš€ What does it really take to grow a startup?

Hint: Itโ€™s not just capital.

Join us at Missing Pieces in Growth โ€“ a panel where founders and operators unpack the real levers behind scaling successfully.

๐ŸŽ™ Featuring:
๐Ÿ‘ค Judson Teo โ€“ Group Head of Marketing, BLOCK71 Global
๐Ÿ‘ค Mark Mullinix โ€“ General Manager, The Fractional Directory
๐Ÿ‘ค Vinod Nair โ€“ CEO & Founder, MoneySmart

๐Ÿ“ Catch us LIVE at GITEX Asia:
๐Ÿ—“ 25 April, Fri
๐Ÿ• 1.20PMโ€“1.50PM
๐Ÿ“ Impact Stage, Sands Expo

๐ŸŽฏ Powered by Deep SAGE, BLOCK71โ€™s Summer Cohort special growth track for scaling-stage startupsโ€”think bold strategy, C-suite expertise, and capital opportunities.

๐Ÿ“Œ Applications for Summer Cohort open till 31 May 2025 โ†’ singapore.block71.co
๐ŸŽŸ Grab your free GITEX pass now โ†’ visit.gitexasia.com

Letโ€™s talk beyond the money. Letโ€™s talk real growth.

#deepSAGE #BLOCK71 #StartupGrowth #FiresideChat #ScalingStartups #GITEXAsia #Entrepreneurship #FounderLife
TL;DR: SEC Startup Shuffle  Thanks for joining us for our SEC Startup Shuffle! We brought together students part of our community for a fun, high-energy night of networking, collaboration, and inspiration! ๐Ÿš€ Attendees got to hear directly from startup founders about their journeys and explore real-world opportunities in the startup ecosystem. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ
 
Psstโ€ฆ Our startups are hiring interns! ๐Ÿ‘€ If you're looking to gain hands-on experience and join a fast-moving team, check out the BLOCK71 job board and explore open roles from our community startups: ๐Ÿ”— https://block71.co/en/custom/job/directory
๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ’ฅ BLOCK71 Singapore is thrilled to partner with the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (#LKYGBPC), the worldโ€™s largest university startup challenge!

Organised by SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE), LKYGBPC calls for next-gen innovations from international universities, leveraging deep-tech to tackle global challenges in Urban Solutions & Sustainability.

๐Ÿ’กPrizes start at S$1M and counting!

๐Ÿ“… Applications are open until 30 April 2025 at lkygbpc.smu.edu.sg.

Excited to support this competition and inspire the next generation of changemakers to create a lasting global impact!

#smuiie #lkygbpc #startup #competition #sustainability #sgsmu
๐Ÿฝ Big ideas. Bold conversations. Game-changing founders.

๐ŸŽค Join us at Flavours of Tomorrow Festival (25 Apr, 2โ€“6.30PM), curated by NUS Enterprise and Innovate 360, in partnership with CapitaLand and BLOCK71.

Hereโ€™s what to expect:
โœจ Functional Drinks & Smart Hydration
with Christian Eviston-Putsch, Curated Culture
Discover how gut health, science and biohacking are shaping the next revolution in what (and why) we drink.

โœจ Scaling Startups in F&B
with Dr Max Tham, tHEMEat Company
From lab to launchโ€”hear how a flavour scientist turned his passion for plant-based meat into scalable, sustainable innovation.

โœจ Circular Economy in F&B
with Kong Qi Herng, The Moonbeam Co.
What if coffee grounds and spent grains werenโ€™t waste, but the secret ingredient? Dive into circular solutions in F&B.

๐Ÿ“ Geneo, Singapore Science Park
๐ŸŽŸ Free to attend โ€” register here: https://forms.office.com/r/UX6KMHAwe1
๐Ÿ”— More info: www.flavoursoftomorrow.com/festival

#BLOCK71 #FoodTech #FlavoursOfTomorrow #StartupSpotlight
Day 2 of BLOCK71 at GITEX Asia and weโ€™re still buzzing from an incredible kickoff yesterday! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Come by and say hiโ€”weโ€™ll be here for the next two days only.

๐Ÿ“Catch us at the BLOCK71 booth to learn more about our upcoming Summer Cohort and Deep SAGEโ€”our growth-focused track designed to support startups with C-Suite expertise, bespoke mentorship, and investment opportunities.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Donโ€™t miss our fireside chat as part of Deep SAGE:
๐Ÿ—“ 25 April (Thu) | ๐Ÿ• 1:20โ€“1:50PM
๐Ÿ“Impact Stage | Panel Talk: Missing Pieces in Growth

Letโ€™s talk real growth stories, startup resilience, and what founders often overlook beyond the first cheque. ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Learn more about Summer Cohort at https://bit.ly/B71SummerCohort.

#BLOCK71atGITEX #deepSAGE #GITEXAsia #StartupEcosystem
โšก๏ธโ˜•๏ธ Kopi Under the BLOCK: Off-Grid, On Track: Green Energy Innovation for Social Impact

Join us for Kopi Under the BLOCK as we spotlight startups transforming lives through green energy innovation. Hear from founders and ecosystem enablers as they share what it takes to scale impactful energy solutionsโ€”from navigating early challenges to creating real change in underserved communities.

โ˜•๏ธ Come for the conversation, stay for the inspiration.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore Seminar Room
๐Ÿ”— RSVP: https://lu.ma/y2t08v8k

Learn more about 2 sustainability and impact-focused programmes with grant opportunities open for applications now at BLOCK71:
โ–ถ๏ธ Technology for Sustainable Social Impact Programme
โ–ถ๏ธ Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge
๐Ÿš€ What defines real startup success?
Join us for Kopi Under the BLOCK โ€” a candid panel discussion on the strategic moves that matter most in early-stage scaling. From operational clarity to team building and investor readiness, hear directly from those whoโ€™ve built and backed some of Southeast Asiaโ€™s most exciting startups.

๐Ÿ“… Date: 7 May 2025 (Wednesday)
๐Ÿ•” Time: 5:30PM โ€“ 8:00PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Aspire Office, Singapore
๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP now to join the conversation: https://lu.ma/4ib3d5nr

๐ŸŽค Featuring:
1. Eric Koh, Co-Founder and CEO of Gen Capital Partners - Fractional Chief Operating Officer
2. Tiang Lim Foo, Partner, Forge Ventures โ€“ VC & ex-Evernote operator
3. Alyssa Nicole Ng, Aspire โ€“ Regional Partnerships Lead

๐Ÿ’ก Key takeaways:
โœ”๏ธ Startup inflection points & scaling clarity
โœ”๏ธ Building strong financial & operational foundations
โœ”๏ธ Leadership & hiring decisions that drive real growth

๐ŸŸง Organised as part of the BLOCK71 Deep SAGE Summer Cohort track โ€“ growth programme for Seed to Pre-Series A founders.
๐Ÿš€ Building a HealthTech Startup? Ready to Go Beyond the Pilot?

Success in HealthTech is tough โ€” itโ€™s about navigating complex systems, building credibility, and scaling smart. Join esteemed founders and mentors for a no-fluff panel discussion โ€” hear real stories, hard lessons, and practical advice to turn early wins into lasting growth!

๐Ÿ”ฅ What youโ€™ll learn:
โ€ข How to carve out your HealthTech niche
โ€ข What happens after the pilot โ€” and how to prepare
โ€ข Moving from pilots to commercial success
โ€ข Unique challenges and opportunities in HealthTech, and more!

๐Ÿ“… Date: 14 May 2025
๐Ÿ•“ Time: 4PMโ€“6PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore
๐ŸŽŸ Register now: https://lu.ma/kq37r7dz

Brought to you by NUS Medicine Digital Advanced Technology Accelerator, supported by BLOCK71 Singapore.
๐Ÿ”ฅ The future of energy is waiting to be built. Are you ready?

Right now, the world needs bold, scalable energy solutionsโ€”and this is your chance to make an impact. Co-hosted by BLOCK71 and Tsinghua Universityโ€™s x-lab, the Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge 2025 is calling for trailblazing startups to redefine how energy is generated, stored, and used.

Whatโ€™s in it for you?
๐Ÿ’ฐ A share of $750,000 in total cash prizes
 ๐Ÿค Hands-on mentorship from industry titans & investors
 ๐ŸŒ Global recognition and cross-border partnerships

๐Ÿ“… Join us in Singapore from 21st โ€“ 25th July 2025.

This is more than a competitionโ€”itโ€™s an opportunity to scale, secure funding, and launch your vision on a global stage.

๐Ÿ”— Applications close 15 May: https://bit.ly/AsiaGreenEnergy

#GreenEnergy #StartupChallenge #Innovation #Sustainability #BLOCK71
[Forwarded Message from a BLOCK71 Startup: ConnectingDNA]

๐Ÿ† Youโ€™re Born a Champion โ€“ Now Letโ€™s Unlock Your DNA Secrets!

Hello Champions of NUS,

Did you know that out of millions of sperm, only one made itโ€”you! Thatโ€™s right, you were born a winner, and your DNA holds the key to unlocking your full wellness and fitness potential.

ConnectingDNA is conducting a short 2-minute survey to better understand how people view the idea of using DNA insights for personalized health and wellness.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/yYm9GsovdMk6C8rG9

Complete the survey and receive:

๐ŸŽ A free pack of herbal soup

๐ŸŽ A $100 discount voucher for a comprehensive DNA kit

Just leave your email at the end of the survey to receive your gifts!

Thanks for supporting innovation within our BLOCK71 community! ๐Ÿš€
Forwarded from Felicia
๐Ÿš€ Founder Circle: Funding Your Impact

Are you a student founder ready to secure the funding you need โ€” and spend it wisely to fuel real change?

This exclusive Founder Circle session will equip you with practical strategies to craft winning grant applications, avoid common mistakes, and maximize every dollar to grow your impact venture.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
๐Ÿ•ก Time: 6:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Social Impact Hub
71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-20, Singapore 139951

๐ŸŽ™ Featured Speakers:
- Qi Herng Kong, Co-Founder, the moonbeam co.
- Jeshua Soh, Founder, Crossworks Myanmar

๐Ÿฝ Dinner and refreshments provided.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: bit.ly/fundyrimpact
Growth isnโ€™t just about capital โ€” itโ€™s about sharper leadership, better timing, and the right support.

If you're an early-stage startup with global ambitions, join our upcoming virtual info sessions to see how ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—š๐—˜, BLOCK71โ€™s Summer Cohort Special Growth Track, can help you build stronger foundations.

๐Ÿ—“ Mon, May 19 | 10:00AM โ€“ 11:30AM GMT+8
Includes panel: โ€œThe Missing Piece in Scaling: Startups Need More Than Just Moneyโ€

๐Ÿ”— ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ด๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: https://lnkd.in/g8e_kqaS
๐Ÿ”ฅ The future of energy is waiting to be built. Are you ready?

Right now, the world needs bold, scalable energy solutionsโ€”and this is your chance to make an impact. Co-hosted by BLOCK71 and Tsinghua Universityโ€™s x-lab, the Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge 2025 is calling for trailblazing startups to redefine how energy is generated, stored, and used.

Whatโ€™s in it for you?
๐Ÿ’ฐ A share of $750,000 in total cash prizes
 ๐Ÿค Hands-on mentorship from industry titans & investors
 ๐ŸŒ Global recognition and cross-border partnerships

๐Ÿ“… Join us in Singapore from 21st โ€“ 25th July 2025.

This is more than a competitionโ€”itโ€™s an opportunity to scale, secure funding, and launch your vision on a global stage.

๐Ÿ”— Applications close 15 May: https://bit.ly/AsiaGreenEnergy

#GreenEnergy #StartupChallenge #Innovation #Sustainability #BLOCK71
๐Ÿš€ Founder Circle: Funding Your Impact

Are you a student founder ready to secure the funding you need โ€” and spend it wisely to fuel real change?

This exclusive Founder Circle session will equip you with practical strategies to craft winning grant applications, avoid common mistakes, and maximize every dollar to grow your impact venture.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
๐Ÿ•ก Time: 6:30 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Social Impact Hub
71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-20, Singapore 139951

๐ŸŽ™ Featured Speakers:
- Qi Herng Kong, Co-Founder, the moonbeam co.
- Jeshua Soh, Founder, Crossworks Myanmar

๐Ÿฝ Dinner and refreshments provided.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign up here: bit.ly/fundyrimpact
Got a startup idea? Letโ€™s make sure people actually want it before you start building.

Join us at BLOCK71 Singapore for Iterativeโ€™s most popular startup validation workshop, led by Hsu Ken Ooi (Managing Partner at Iterative, ex-YC founder).

Learn how to test startup ideas in under 4 weeks, with less than $100, without code. Whether you're pitching or observing, youโ€™ll gain practical tools to build smarter, faster, and bolder.

๐Ÿ“… Wed 28 May | 6โ€“9PM | BLOCK71 Singapore
๐Ÿ• Pizza & networking included

๐ŸŽŸ Spots are limited โ€“ RSVP now: https://lu.ma/n559dmhi
๐Ÿš€ Happening Soon: DEMO DAY by Saudi Arabiaโ€™s Top Tech Startups!

Over the past few weeks, 20 pioneering startups from Saudi Arabiaโ€™s CODE Tech Founders Programme have been accelerating their growth in Singapore. Now, theyโ€™re ready to pitch!

๐Ÿ“… Friday, May 23
๐Ÿ•“ 4:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM (GMT+8)
๐Ÿ“ Ascentium, Singapore

Come discover cutting-edge solutions and connect with a new wave of global innovators. If you're into startups, tech, or partnerships, this is the place to be.

๐Ÿ”— Request to attend: https://lu.ma/uqeysdi4 (subject to approval)

#CODETechFounders #DemoDay #Startups #Innovation #SingaporeStartupScene