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πŸš€ Founder Circle: Funding Your Impact (New Date)

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

Join us for this exclusive Founder Circle session, where you'll learn practical strategies to craft winning grant applications, avoid common pitfalls, and make every dollar count for your impact venture.

πŸ“’ Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been postponed to the following new date:

πŸ“… New Date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025
πŸ•‘ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
πŸ“ Venue: BLOCK71 Social Impact Hub
71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-20, Singapore 139951

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

🍽 Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

πŸ‘‰ Register now: bit.ly/fundyrimpact
Let’s get you funded β€” and ready to grow!
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πŸ“’ SIC Impact Demo Day 2025 β€” Happening on 11 July!

We’re thrilled to welcome James Tan, Managing Partner at Quest Ventures, to deliver the Opening Address at this year’s SIC Impact Demo Day!

As one of Southeast Asia’s most respected venture builders, James has been a strong advocate for innovation and youth entrepreneurship β€” and we’re honoured to have him set the stage for an evening of bold ideas and meaningful impact.

πŸ—“ Date: 11 July 2025 (Friday)
πŸ•“ Time: 4:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ SCAPE Treetop, Singapore

Expect 15+ youth-led startups pitching in our unique crowdpitch format (no judges!), audience Q&A, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow changemakers, ecosystem partners, and future impact leaders.

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://lu.ma/19mfxqmq
πŸ“² Follow for updates: https://t.me/sic_sg

Let’s rally together to support youth-driven innovation for social good!
✨ Keynote Spotlight – SIC Impact Demo Day 2025

We’re honoured to have Michelle Tay, Executive Director of the Singapore Kindness Movement, delivering the Keynote Address at SIC Impact Demo Day 2025!

Michelle has been a driving force behind national efforts to foster kindness, empathy, and social cohesion β€” values that lie at the heart of youth-led impact. Her keynote will inspire us to reflect on the power of community and the importance of leading change with compassion.

πŸ—“ Date: 11 July 2025 (Friday)
πŸ•“ Time: 4:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ SCAPE Treetop, Singapore

Join us for an evening of bold pitches, thoughtful conversations, and a celebration of youth changemakers building a kinder, more inclusive future.

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://lu.ma/19mfxqmq
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πŸ”₯ Opening Panel – SIC Impact Demo Day 2025
Guiding the Spark: The Power of Mentorship in Youth Innovation


What fuels the journey from idea to impact? For many young founders, it starts with the right guidance.

We’re excited to kick off SIC Impact Demo Day with a powerful panel featuring:
- Russ Neu, Founder of Social Collider
- Farhan F., MSc πŸ’‘, Partner at Meet Ventures

Both Russ and Farhan are known across the ecosystem for their hands-on mentorship and deep commitment to nurturing youth-led impact ventures.

In this session, they’ll share what makes mentorship meaningful, how to build founder resilience, and what they’ve learned from guiding the next generation of changemakers.

πŸ—“ Date: 11 July 2025 (Friday)
πŸ•“ Time: 4:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ *SCAPE Treetop, Singapore

Don’t miss this chance to gain rare insights from those who’ve walked the journey alongside hundreds of young founders.

πŸ‘‰ Register here: https://lu.ma/19mfxqmq
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Ready to Level Up Your Impact or Kickstart Your Journey?
Young changemakers are shaping Singapore's future, but whether you're already leading a social impact initiative or just beginning to ideate, scaling your vision can be tough.

Purpose in Action: Changemakers for Social Good is your chance to connect with impactful enterprises and youth changemakers. Powered by National Youth Council Singapore and raiSE SG, this event will help you:
- Discover how to embed social good into your initiatives.
- Uncover strategies to scale for greater reach.
- Connect with a powerful network of peers and mentors.

Don't miss out on unlocking new pathways for impact, from social entrepreneurship to ground-up movements!
πŸ“… Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
πŸ•‘ Time: 1pm - 4pm
πŸ“ Venue: GlassDome powered by PlayPan - Play For Good, 28 China St, Singapore 049570

Register now ➑️ https://lnkd.in/g3BP456N
🚨 1 More Week to Register!

SIC Impact Demo Day 2025 is happening next Friday β€” 11 July (Fri), 4–9PM at SCAPE Treetop.

Come meet a fresh wave of youth-led impact teams who have been supported and incubated by Social Impact Catalyst. They’ll be showcasing their passion projects and looking for real feedback to take their ideas further.

We’ll also be inviting 5 top industry leaders to share insights on youth innovation, mentorship, and creating meaningful change.

Treat it as a day to:
🌱 Discover newly grown youth-led startups
🀝 Support their journey to scale
🌍 Network with others who care about youth-driven impact and innovation

πŸ“… 11 July (Fri) | πŸ•“ 4–9PM | πŸ“ SCAPE Treetop
🍽 Dinner provided

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://lu.ma/19mfxqmq
🚨 Last 3 Days to Register! 🚨

Over 150 ecosystem builders, investors, corporate leaders, and passionate changemakers have signed up β€” don’t miss your chance to be part of SIC Impact Demo Day 2025!

πŸ“… 11 July (Friday)
πŸ•“ 4:00–9:00 PM
πŸ“ *SCAPE Treetop

Join us for an evening of celebrating bold youth ideas, discussing social innovation, and connecting with the next generation of changemakers.

Spots are limited – register now: https://lu.ma/19mfxqmq
Hello everyone, Stick β€˜Em is looking to hire a Business Dev (FT Role)

Stick β€˜Em Pte Ltd is a social enterprise that is Bringing Quality STEAM Education to Every Child (stickem.sg)

Details of Role:
- Plan and conduct demos, and pitch about Stick β€˜Em to schools and teachers to gain customers
- Develop proposals for grants, school programs
- Secure opportunities for school deals
- Plan and conduct workshops for students and teachers as part of demonstrations and pilot programs

Desirable Characteristics:
- Systematic person who can manage numerous stakeholders well
- Someone who is quite outgoing and energetic
- Someone who enjoys working with kids as much as adults (teachers)

Pay Structure:
- Base + Comms with more emphasis on comms (means you gotta have confidence in your ability to sell + in the ability of the product)
- Probably 4-5k+

Work Arrangement:
- Hybrid
- Get to travel overseas to represent Stick β€˜Em in international conferences etc… (if you are good enough)


If you are interested or know anyone who might be a good fit, please reach out to me on Telegram @huhdam
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🚨 Ready to crack the Vietnam market?

Join us at B2B: Beyond Borders – Vietnam Edition, where we go deep into Vietnam’s vibrant innovation ecosystem β€” what’s changing, who’s shaping it, and how startups can navigate market entry with the right insights and partners.

πŸ“… 29 July (Tuesday) | πŸ“ BLOCK71 Singapore | 6.30pm
πŸ‘‰ Register asap: https://lu.ma/3pnmyaua

Hear directly from seasoned leaders who know the terrain:
πŸ’¬ Phuong B Nguyen – Managing Partner, CCX Partners | Former Regional MD & Board of Management, Anymind Group | Former Director of International Affairs, Vingroup JSC
πŸ’¬ Johnson Poh – Assistant CEO, IMDA | Former Chief Data Officer, VPBank ()
πŸ’¬ Edward Lim, Country Manager (Vietnam), BLOCK71
πŸ’¬ Frank Lee, Managing Director and Founder, JDI
πŸ“’ Are you a young changemaker ready to turn ideas into real-world impact?
Join us at SDG Open Hack Singapore – Social Impact Catalyst Campus Edition this 11 & 12 October 2025 for an electrifying 24-hour experience where you lead the change! ⚑️

Team up with passionate students from across Singapore to co-create bold, sustainability-driven solutions. No coding, just pure innovation and purpose!

This is your moment to:
🌍 Tackle real challenges that matter
🎀 Learn how to pitch like a pro
🀝 Be mentored by industry experts
✈️ Win life-changing overseas experiential rewards
πŸ“„ Gain a certificate* to boost your impact portfolio

Register individually or as a team β€” either way, you'll walk away inspired!
Start your changemaker journey and register here: https://hubs.ly/Q03w8-Gk0
πŸš€ Calling All Global Tech Startups! 🌏
Looking to break into the Seoul market and scale your innovation across Asia? This is your chance!

πŸ“’ Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Link Program β€” an acceleration program designed to help overseas tech startups (beyond Seed stage) establish and grow in Seoul.

βœ… Program Highlights:
Expert workshops (online & offline)
Tailored diagnosis & investment consulting
One-to-one business matching
Support for 3 final selected companies to settle in Seoul β€” including promotion, follow-up investment, and constant monitoring

πŸ“… Apply by: 22 Aug 2025, 18:00 KST / 17:00 SGT
πŸ“ Who’s eligible: Overseas tech startups beyond Seed stage with an interest in Seoul expansion and tech validation in Asia.

πŸ“² Scan the QR code in the poster to apply now!
πŸ“© Inquiries: support@investseoul.org | πŸ“ž +82 070-8833-1582 (9–18 KST)

✨ Take your innovation global β€” join the 2025 Global Link Program today!

πŸ”— Learn more about Y&Archer: www.yanarcher.com

Posted on behalf of Y&Archer
🌏 ASEAN and Korea AI Startups, Take Note! Applications for AI Youth Festa 2025 are Now Open.

The ASEAN Secretariat, National IT Industry Promotion Agency, and Cradle Fund are liaising to launch the AI Youth Festa 2025, aimed at solving sustainable issues faced by AI startups from ASEAN and the Republic of Korea.

Through this program, 22 startups (2 from each country) will be selected to receive online K-Style Accelerating (intensive growth support) and pitching opportunities in Malaysia, with a total prize pool of around 50 Million KRW. (1st Prize = approx. 20,000 USD)

Additional SECRET benefits will be provided to outstanding startups. Interested parties are encouraged to apply!


For more details, please refer to the link below.

πŸ“… Key Dates
Application Period: 16 July – 20 August 2025 (Deadline: 16:00 MST)
Program Duration: 8 September – 5 November 2025
Final Pitch Competition: 3-5 November 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

πŸ‘₯ Check Your Eligibility - ONLY 2 teams from each ASEAN Member State + Republic of Korea (ν•œκ΅­νŒ€ μ°Έμ—¬κ°€λŠ₯)
AI Startups < 7 years old (established after 21 Aug 2018)
Startups established as sole proprietorships or corporations
Pre-startups (not yet registered as businesses)
Founders must be nationals of ASEAN countries or Korea

For more information, visit: https://startupcorners.com/program/-korean-asean-ai-developmentstartup-competition
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NUS Social Impact Club 2025 Welcome Tea 🌟
πŸ“… 22 Aug 2025
πŸ•– 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ I3 building: SR1 (Level 1)

πŸ’‘ Discover how you can create real impact with us:
- Learn about SIC & the benefits of joining
- Explore roles: EXCO, Executive Member, Project Director & more

🎀 Hear from inspiring guest speakers:
 ‒ Samuel Lim – Digital Marketing Lead, Social Collider
 ‒ Sho Chen – Founder & CEO, EYO Singapore
 ‒ Sruti – Founder, Digi-Up! Studio (Demo Pitch + Q&A)

🀝 Network with changemakers & like-minded peers!!

✨ Sign up now: https://qr.link/WxMXgt

Feel free to reach out to Joshua @BooperDooperSike if you have any questions
Discover Your Impact Path with SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC)
Passionate about social change or building purpose-driven ventures? Whether you're exploring or ready to scale, there's a track for you πŸ‘‡

πŸ‘£ Experiential Track (Perfect for beginners!)
🌏 Explore real-world social issues with experts
πŸ›  Learn design thinking, business modelling, and prototyping
πŸŽ™ Hear from founders like Yanee (Commenhers) & Fion Mak (We Are Caring)
πŸ’‘ Work in teams and pitch your first innovation!

πŸš€ Enterprise Track (For founders & serious builders!)
πŸ“ˆ Up to $50K funding support through Quest Ventures
πŸ‘₯ Access to interns & volunteers
🌏 Regional market access: Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines
🧠 Mentorship from SMU alumni & Quest Ventures' network

Key dates & Resources
πŸ“ Apply by 22 Aug: Application Form
πŸ“Ž View our Recruitment Deck

Have questions? Ask us at Vivace! or reach out to Aayushi (@AayushiNainan) or Sanjana (@s8njana) on Telegram!
🌏 Ready to Take Your Startup Beyond Borders?

Are you a youth founder or aspiring changemaker with a bold idea and even bigger dreams?

This December, join us for the Impact Catalyst Immersion Programme (ICI) β€” a transformative 6-day journey into Vietnam’s thriving startup and impact ecosystem.

πŸš€ What’s In It for You?

βœ… Validate your idea’s market fit with local investors and founders
βœ… Showcase your startup at the SG-VN Youth Innovation Forum (100+ attendees!)
βœ… Build cross-border connections with entrepreneurs, youth leaders, and VCs
βœ… Receive tailored mentorship and market access insights

πŸ“… Programme Details:

πŸ—“ Dates: 7–12 December 2025 (Ho Chi Minh City)
πŸŽ“ Includes: Pre-Trip Bootcamp in Singapore (November)
πŸ’° Fee: SGD 350 | Early Bird: SGD 320 (Register by 5 Sept)

πŸ”— Apply Now: bit.ly/sicici25
🌐 More Info: bit.ly/iciinfo2025

🌍 Open to all youths (18–35) from any country β€” as long as you can communicate fluently in English
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