SMU Social Impact Catalyst
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Empowering young leaders to create positive social impact in their communities through entrepreneurship and innovation!

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πŸ€” Heard of BEACON? 

Nope, not bacon πŸ₯“, it’s better.sg’s annual flagship conference! πŸ‘‹

🌟 BEACON 2025 is back, and the programme is looking πŸ”₯.This year, we welcome Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of GovTech, alongside speakers from Care Corner, Bloomberg Media, Women in AI (for Good), and Maltem Asia. 

πŸ’¬ Expect a feast of actionable insights, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring stories from #techforgood leaders driving real impact. Discover what it truly means to Connect For Good, our theme this year. 

πŸ’‘ You’ll also meet our very own Better.sg volunteers behind projects like SchemesSG, CheckMate, Are You OK?, and Care Compass, all using tech to make help easier to find, truth easier to check and care easier to give. Maybe you’ll be inspired to start one too!

🎟 Members get $5 off! Use code MEMBERSEB at checkout! Valid till 19 Oct. Don’t wait β€” grab your ticket today and dive into the full experience with us! 

The excitement doesn’t stop here. The lineup’s only getting bigger! Stay tuned on LinkedIn and Instagram for more reveals and spotlights! πŸ‘€

πŸ”— Register here

πŸ“ 9 Penang Rd
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✨ SOCIAL PULSE 2025: TECH IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES ✨
🌍 Curious how technology is driving change for good?
We got you. πŸ˜‰

Join Social Pulse 2025, the annual flagship event by SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) where changemakers, innovators, and social enterprise leaders come together to explore how tech is reshaping the future of social impact.

πŸ’‘ What to Expect:
πŸ”Ή Discover how innovation empowers social enterprises to scale impact
πŸ”Ή Hear from inspiring mentors & panelists from Homage, Better.sg, and 1010 Productions β€” with more to be revealed!
πŸ”Ή Network with passionate students, entrepreneurs, and impact-driven professionals
πŸ”Ή Gain fresh perspectives on building an inclusive, resilient tomorrow

πŸ“… Event Details:
πŸ—“ 6 November 2025 (Thursday)
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
πŸ“ SMU Connexion, The Greenhouse (Level 4)
🍽 Dinner will be provided!

🎟 Don’t miss it β€” register now!
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🌟 Social Pulse 2025: Shaping Tomorrow Through Innovation 🌟

How is technology redefining the way social enterprises create impact? πŸ€”

Join us for Social Pulse 2025, SMU Social Impact Catalyst’s annual flagship networking event, as we explore how innovation and technology are transforming the social impact landscape in Singapore.

πŸ’¬ Panelist:
✨ Gillian Tee, Founder and CEO, Homage
πŸ’‘ Andrew Lim Y.H, AI Engineer, AI Singapore
🌏 Xin Yi YAP 叢欣δ»ͺ, Project and Operations Manager, better.sg

🀝 Beyond the panel, participants will also get the chance to connect with mentors from ACCA, 1010 Media, Diabetes Singapore, Shine Children and Youth Services, Empower Ageing, and herbie

πŸ“… 6 November 2025 (Thursday)
πŸ•• 6:30PM – 9:00PM
πŸ“ SMU School of Law, Function Lounge 4-2 (Level 4)
Dinner will be provided!

Sign up now: https://luma.com/r1r74sia
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πŸš€ ASEAN Future Catalyst Fellowship 2026: Women in Tech for Impact 🌏
10 Weeks | Fully Online | For Youth Across ASEAN


Explore entrepreneurship as a career path β€” and create real impact with technology! πŸ’‘

Join a 10-week online fellowship featuring interactive workshops, hands-on learning, and 3 rounds of personalized mentorship from 30+ mentors across ASEAN.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Build a tech MVP (no-code or low-code)
🌱 Develop a business model tackling a UN SDG
πŸ’¬ Gain career & startup mentorship
🌍 Learn VC insights, leadership & LinkedIn branding

πŸ•’ Just 3 hours every Saturday β€” learn, build, and grow with a community of changemakers.

🎯 End by pitching your idea in our regional online demo day!

πŸ”— Find our more: socialimpactcatalyst.org/sg/fellowship
🌍 Change the World: Info Session for Hult Prize @ SMU!

Got an idea for social change? Compete in the Hult Prize for a chance to win USD$1,000,000 in seed capital!
SMU Social Impact Catalyst, with support from SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), will be hosting the Hult Prize @ SMU On-Campus Competition.

πŸ† Local Prizes:
1st Place: SGD$7,000
2nd Place: SGD$5,000
3rd Place: SGD$3,000
*Prizes subject to SMU IIE discretion.


πŸ“£ Join the Info Session:
Learn the theme, rules, and how to build a winning team. Get inspired by our Hult Prize Finalist, Tanvi (Founder, Greenairy), who will share more about her journey.
Date: 20 Nov 2025
Time: 3.30-4:00pm
Location: Zoom
Register HERE for Hult Prize 2026 Info Session
Stay updated: @SMUHULTPRIZE

Questions? Reach out to us!
Vycus (Campus Director) @vycuss
Daphne (Deputy Campus Director) @daphnehoh
Aayushi (Deputy Campus Director) @AayushiNainan
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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE HULT PRIZE INFO SESSION! 🚨

Want the full lowdown on the $1M challenge, the theme, and how to win the local prizes? You need to be at the Info Session!

Sign-ups close tomorrow, 2359 HRS!

Don't miss the chance to get all your questions answered.

πŸ‘‰ Register HERE for the Info Session: https://forms.office.com/r/DnL65Lb7qy

Forward this to any friends interested in joining the Hult Prize @ SMU!
🌍 Change the World: Hult Prize @ SMU! 

Got an idea for social change? Compete in the Hult Prize for a chance to win USD$1,000,000 in seed capital! 
SMU Social Impact Catalyst, with support from SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), will be hosting the Hult Prize @ SMU On-Campus Competition. 

πŸ† Local Prizes: 
1st Place: SGD$7,000 
2nd Place: SGD$5,000 
3rd Place: SGD$3,000  
*Prizes subject to SMU IIE discretion. 

βœ… Eligibility: 
1.Sign up as a team of 2-4 by selecting 1 team member to fill out the form.  
*For individuals wishing to compete, join our Telegram channel to find your co-founder! 
2.Teams can be inter-university, but the Team Leader must be from SMU 
3.Startups must address 1–2 UN Sustainable Development Goals in any industry. 

REGISTER HERE TODAY! 
Information Deck  
Stay updated: @SMUHULTPRIZE 

Questions? Reach out to us! 
Vycus (Campus Director) @vycuss 
Daphne (Deputy Campus Director) @daphnehoh 
Aayushi (Deputy Campus Director) @AayushiNainan
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πŸš€ CSP Opportunity Alert: Volunteer with 10:10 Media Productions!

10:10 Media Productions is recruiting student volunteers to help develop AI agents that support learners with diverse cognitive abilities, and enhance the work of caregivers and stakeholders through smarter, more accessible tools.

✨ This project is eligible for CSP hours. Do refer to the document for more information.

If you're passionate about tech for good or want hands-on experience in AI innovation, this is a great chance to contribute meaningfully.

πŸ“© To express interest, email:
Edmund Low
Executive Director, 10:10 Media Productions
E: edmund@1010media.sg

For enquiries, contact @@vycuss
πŸš€ SMU Social Impact Catalyst Case Competition 2026

Ready to break into consulting? Solve real organisational challenges in revenue innovation and youth engagement, with a case centred on ASEAN’s largest youth-impact organisation.

πŸ† Prizes:
πŸ₯‡ $400 πŸ₯ˆ $200 πŸ₯‰ $100

πŸ‘₯ Who can sign up?
Tertiary students (Join solo, in pairs, or in teams of 3–5).

πŸ“… Key Dates:
β€’ 5 Jan – Opening Ceremony
β€’ 11 Jan – Preliminary Submission
β€’ 14 Jan – Finalists Announced
β€’ 16 Jan – Finalists Mentoring
β€’ 17 Jan – Pitch Day @ SMU

πŸ”— Register here

Questions? Contact Ruotong (@krtong) or Sanjana (@s8njana)
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Meet the mentors supporting FCF 2026: Women in Tech for Impact

FCF 2026 brings together mentors across tech, product, data/AI, social impact, entrepreneurship, and community-building to support youths across ASEAN.

Mentors will help fellows:
β€’ sharpen problem statements
β€’ validate with real users
β€’ build MVPs
β€’ strengthen impact thinking
β€’ communicate ideas clearly

Mentorship structure (highly personalised):
β€’ 10-week fellowship
β€’ Each team receives 3 weeks of dedicated mentorship
β€’ Fellows will speak to at least 6–9 different mentors, gaining diverse perspectives
β€’ Designed for deep learning, fast iteration, and hyper growth

This is just the first group of mentors. More are joining soon β€” growing our community to 30–50 mentors across the region.

πŸ”— Find out more: socialimpactcatalyst.org/sg/fellowship
πŸ“ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/cjzvpJB8acJVetRY6
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🚨 FINAL COUNTDOWN: 5 Days Left to Change the World! 🚨

Hey Changemakers! πŸ‘‹

This is your official wake-up call. The deadline to submit your idea for the Hult Prize is fast approaching! ⏳

Do not let your billion-dollar social enterprise idea stay just an idea.

πŸ“… Deadline: 31st December ⏰ Time: 11:59 PM

πŸ‘‰ REGISTER HERE TODAY!
*Submission instructions will be emailed once your registration is confirmed. Sign up early to avoid missing the deadline!

Don’t wait until the last minute to upload. Let’s make this happen! πŸš€
πŸš€ SMU Social Impact Catalyst Case Competition 2026

Ready to break into consulting? Solve real organisational challenges in revenue innovation and youth engagement, with a case centred on ASEAN’s largest youth-impact organisation.

πŸ† Prizes:
πŸ₯‡ $400 πŸ₯ˆ $200 πŸ₯‰ $100

πŸ‘₯ Who can sign up?
Tertiary students (Join solo, in pairs, or in teams of 3–5).

πŸ“… Key Dates:
β€’ 5 Jan – Opening Ceremony
β€’ 11 Jan – Preliminary Submission
β€’ 14 Jan – Finalists Announced
β€’ 16 Jan – Finalists Mentoring
β€’ 17 Jan – Pitch Day @ SMU

πŸ”— Register here by 2nd Jan 2026

Questions? Contact Ruotong (@krtong) or Sanjana (@s8njana)
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πŸ‘€ Curious how top student teams tackle real-world social impact challenges?

Join us at the SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) Case Competition 2026 – Pitch Day and watch finalist teams present their consulting-style solutions to a real ASEAN youth-impact case.

πŸ“… 17 Jan 2026 (Sat)
πŸ•› 12–3 PM (Lunch provided)
πŸ“ SMU Connexion, Greenhouse L4

🎀 Live pitches β€’ πŸ’¬ Q&A with judges β€’ 🌱 Social impact & consulting insights

πŸ”— Sign up here!
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Hult Prize @ SMU - Building a Social Enterprise in Singapore: The Stick ’Em Story 

Is it possible to balance profit and purpose in Singapore? How do you take a student project from a classroom to the global stage? 

Join us for an exclusive session with Ing Kai, founder of Stick ’Em and Hult Prize winner. He’s not just sharing his success storyβ€”he’s unpacking the reality of being a social entrepreneur in Singapore. 

πŸ“… 30 January 2026, Friday 
πŸ•‘ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 
πŸ“ Singapore Management University Connexion, Greenhouse L4 Event Space 

What we’ll cover: 

β€’The SG Ecosystem: Navigating grants, local support, and building a mission-driven team 
β€’The "Double Bottom Line": How Stick 'Em sustains a business model while keeping STEAM education accessible. 
β€’Global Validation: The journey of winning the Hult Prize and what it taught them about scaling. 

⏩ Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. 

*Limited slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
REGISTER TODAY!
🌍 Passionate about social entrepreneurship? Ready to lead change?

SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) is recruiting for our 7th Executive Committee! πŸš€

As SMU’s first and only student club dedicated to social entrepreneurship, we empower changemakers through masterclasses, case competitions, and networking events with industry leaders.

πŸ”₯ Why join?
βœ… Lead impactful projects
βœ… Collaborate with like-minded peers
βœ… Gain hands-on experience in the social enterprise space

If you're ready to make a difference,
apply now!
Do refer to the info deck for more details
commitment period: AY 2026/27

πŸ’¬ Questions? Reach out to Estrella (@eztrella) on Telegram!
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Free snacks + social impact = why not? πŸ‘€βœ¨
Come hang with us at the SMU Social Impact Catalyst AGM to catch up on what we’ve done, meet the people behind SIC, and see what’s coming next!

πŸ“… 9 Feb 2026 (Mon)
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM
πŸ• Refreshments provided

Open to all SMU students & faculty β€” pull up, bring a friend, and leave inspired πŸ’›

Click here to join us today!
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