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[RSVP HERE] CALLING ALL STUDENT FOUNDERS!

Join us for an exciting founders-only networking night, where you’ll learn from The 100 Club and BLOCK71 Singapore to build meaningful connections through networking and scale your startups growth.

β€‹β€‹β€‹πŸ•– Date & Time: 19 March 2025 (Wed), 630pm - 9pm
πŸ“ Location: Sonic Bowl @ SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, 28 Choa Chu Kang Dr, Singapore 689964
πŸš‡ Nearest MRT: Choa Chu Kang MRT
πŸ’΅ The 100 Club Members: $15
πŸ’΅ BLOCK71 Members: $15
πŸ’΅ Non-members: $20

All tickets come with dinner, bowling shoes and games!!

Schedule:
​‒
630pm: Registration (please don't be late!)
β€’ 7pm: Food + Bowl!
β€’ 8pm: Mingle + Network!
β€’ 9pm: Phototaking & Wrap up

What to Look Forward To:
‒​ A good mix of founders to connect with
β€’ A fun way to break the ice and network
β€’ Bowling, food and great conversations

‼️ RSVP NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT ‼️
In 2025, the future of green energy will be shaped by bold founders who dare to build. Will you be one of them?

A collaboration between NUS Enterprise, BLOCK71 and Tsinghua University x-Lab, The Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge is calling for startups ready to revolutionise sustainable energy solutions.

With a total cash prizes of $750,000, cross-border collaboration, and access to global mentors and investors, this is your chance to scale impact.

πŸ“… Challenge Dates: 21–25 July 2025 (Singapore)

Be the startup that powers tomorrow.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/BLOCK71AsiaGreenEnergy

Applications close 15 May.
πŸ”„βœ¨ Time to Shuffle Things Up, SEC! βœ¨πŸ”„

Hey guys! πŸŽ“

Join us at SEC Startup Shuffle – a dynamic evening to connect across clubs, spark fresh conversations, and explore real-world startup opportunities! 🀝🌐

πŸ“… Date: April 11, 2025
πŸ•  Time: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
πŸ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore,
71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-01, Singapore 139951

What to expect:
πŸ”€ Mystery Networking Rounds – Break out of your circle and meet SEC members from other clubs through fun, structured prompts!

πŸš€ Startup Matchmaking – Hear lightning pitches from BLOCK71 founders and chat with them over dinner about internships and startup life

πŸ› Dinner & Casual Conversations – Good food, great people, and meaningful connections

πŸ‘• Dress Code: Smart casual or anything comfy – just bring good vibes and your printed CVs if you're internship-hunting!
πŸ“ RSVP now: https://lu.ma/nhk6fgym

See you at the shuffle! πŸ’¬βœ¨
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πŸš€ Ready to accelerate your social impact with S$100K grants? TS2 Impact Accelerator 2025 is now open for application!

If you're building a tech-driven, human-centred impact startup in Singapore, this is your chance to scale your mission.

What TS2 offers:
βœ… Up to S$100K grant funding
βœ… Individualised mentorship and support
βœ… 10-week structured accelerator to refine business models and strengthen impact
βœ… Access to NUS and raiSE networks of mentors, experts, and resources

🎯 Find out more at our upcoming sessions:

16 Apr, 12–2PM (In-person): bit.ly/2025ts2rs1

24 Apr, 2–3PM (Virtual): bit.ly/2025ts2rs2

πŸ›‘ Application Deadline: 4 May 2025
πŸ”— Apply now: bit.ly/TS2apply
πŸ”₯ The future of energy is waiting to be built. Are you ready?

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

What’s in it for you?
πŸ’° A share of $750,000 in total cash prizes
 πŸ€ Hands-on mentorship from industry titans & investors
 πŸŒ Global recognition and cross-border partnerships

πŸ“… Join us in Singapore from 21st – 25th July 2025.

This is more than a competitionβ€”it’s an opportunity to scale, secure funding, and launch your vision on a global stage.

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

#GreenEnergy #StartupChallenge #Innovation #Sustainability #BLOCK71
πŸ”„βœ¨ Time to Shuffle Things Up, SEC! βœ¨πŸ”„

Hey guys, gentle reminder that this is hapepning tonight! Please take note of the change in venue. πŸŽ“

Join us at SEC Startup Shuffle – a dynamic evening to connect across clubs, spark fresh conversations, and explore real-world startup opportunities! 🀝🌐

πŸ“… Date: April 11, 2025
πŸ•  Time: 5:30PM – 8:30PM
πŸ“ Venue: TIG Seminar Room, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent #02-18, S139951

What to expect:
πŸ”€ Mystery Networking Rounds – Break out of your circle and meet SEC members from other clubs through fun, structured prompts!

πŸš€ Startup Matchmaking – Hear lightning pitches from BLOCK71 founders and chat with them over dinner about internships and startup life

πŸ› Dinner & Casual Conversations – Good food, great people, and meaningful connections

πŸ‘• Dress Code: Smart casual or anything comfy – just bring good vibes and your printed CVs if you're internship-hunting!
πŸ“ RSVP now: https://lu.ma/nhk6fgym

See you at the shuffle! πŸ’¬βœ¨
πŸš€ Applications are open for BLOCK71 Singapore’s Summer Cohort 2025!

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

πŸ’₯ 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.

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

β˜•οΈ Want a sneak peek into what we’re all about?
Join us at Kopi Under the BLOCK: Scaling Smarter – Strategic Moves That Define Startup Success on 7 May, 5.30–8PM @ Aspire.
RSVP now: https://lu.ma/4ib3d5nr

πŸ“… 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
βš‘οΈβ˜• 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 solutionsβ€”from navigating early challenges to creating real change in underserved communities.

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

πŸ“… Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore Seminar Room
πŸ”— RSVP: https://lu.ma/y2t08v8k

Learn more:
▢️ Technology for Sustainable Social Impact programme
▢️ Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge
πŸš€ Food innovation, powered by purpose.

We’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.

πŸ“ 25–27 April | 10AM–7PM
πŸ“ Geneo @ Singapore Science Park, 1 Science Park Drive

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

Hint: It’s not just capital.

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

πŸŽ™ Featuring:
πŸ‘€ Judson Teo – Group Head of Marketing, BLOCK71 Global
πŸ‘€ Mark Mullinix – General Manager, The Fractional Directory
πŸ‘€ Vinod Nair – CEO & Founder, MoneySmart

πŸ“ Catch us LIVE at GITEX Asia:
πŸ—“ 25 April, Fri
πŸ• 1.20PM–1.50PM
πŸ“ Impact Stage, Sands Expo

🎯 Powered by Deep SAGE, BLOCK71’s Summer Cohort special growth track for scaling-stage startupsβ€”think bold strategy, C-suite expertise, and capital opportunities.

πŸ“Œ Applications for Summer Cohort open till 31 May 2025 β†’ singapore.block71.co
🎟 Grab your free GITEX pass now β†’ visit.gitexasia.com

Let’s talk beyond the money. Let’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! πŸš€ Attendees got to hear directly from startup founders about their journeys and explore real-world opportunities in the startup ecosystem. πŸ’¬βœ¨
 
Psst… Our startups are hiring interns! πŸ‘€ 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: πŸ”— https://block71.co/en/custom/job/directory
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πŸ’‘πŸ’₯ BLOCK71 Singapore is thrilled to partner with the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (#LKYGBPC), the world’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.

πŸ’‘Prizes start at S$1M and counting!

πŸ“… 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
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🍽 Big ideas. Bold conversations. Game-changing founders.

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

Here’s what to expect:
✨ 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.

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

✨ Circular Economy in F&B
with Kong Qi Herng, The Moonbeam Co.
What if coffee grounds and spent grains weren’t waste, but the secret ingredient? Dive into circular solutions in F&B.

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

#BLOCK71 #FoodTech #FlavoursOfTomorrow #StartupSpotlight
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Day 2 of BLOCK71 at GITEX Asia and we’re still buzzing from an incredible kickoff yesterday! πŸ’₯

Come by and say hiβ€”we’ll be here for the next two days only.

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

πŸ”₯ Don’t miss our fireside chat as part of Deep SAGE:
πŸ—“ 25 April (Thu) | πŸ• 1:20–1:50PM
πŸ“Impact Stage | Panel Talk: Missing Pieces in Growth

Let’s talk real growth stories, startup resilience, and what founders often overlook beyond the first cheque. πŸ’¬

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

#BLOCK71atGITEX #deepSAGE #GITEXAsia #StartupEcosystem
βš‘οΈβ˜•οΈ 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 solutionsβ€”from navigating early challenges to creating real change in underserved communities.

β˜•οΈ Come for the conversation, stay for the inspiration.

πŸ“… Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
πŸ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore Seminar Room
πŸ”— RSVP: https://lu.ma/y2t08v8k

Learn more about 2 sustainability and impact-focused programmes with grant opportunities open for applications now at BLOCK71:
▢️ Technology for Sustainable Social Impact Programme
▢️ Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge
πŸš€ What defines real startup success?
Join us for Kopi Under the BLOCK β€” 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 who’ve built and backed some of Southeast Asia’s most exciting startups.

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

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

πŸ’‘ Key takeaways:
βœ”οΈ Startup inflection points & scaling clarity
βœ”οΈ Building strong financial & operational foundations
βœ”οΈ Leadership & hiring decisions that drive real growth

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

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

πŸ”₯ What you’ll learn:
β€’ How to carve out your HealthTech niche
β€’ What happens after the pilot β€” and how to prepare
β€’ Moving from pilots to commercial success
β€’ Unique challenges and opportunities in HealthTech, and more!

πŸ“… Date: 14 May 2025
πŸ•“ Time: 4PM–6PM
πŸ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Singapore
🎟 Register now: https://lu.ma/kq37r7dz

Brought to you by NUS Medicine Digital Advanced Technology Accelerator, supported by BLOCK71 Singapore.