NUS Overseas Colleges

Seize this opportunity to by diving into an enriching experiential learning journey with our year-long, 6-month, or 3-month programs.🤩

🌟With access to over 25 global startup ecosystems, you'll gain invaluable knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact.

Plus, NOC offers Awards and Scholarships to support your entrepreneurial dreams.💡

Don’t miss this chance to broaden your horizons and shape your future. 🚀
Apply for NOC today: http://bit.ly/NOCApplyInfo ✨Application closes on 11 Oct 2024, 2359hrs.

🌍✈️ Exploring the city that never sleeps!

alumna Beverly Wan embarked on a transformative year-long NOC programme in New York City, diving into the startup ecosystem and pursuing her own ventures. From exploring vibrant startup scenes and participating in hackathons to navigating the challenges of adulthood, Beverly's journey was filled with growth and discovery.

📖 Read more about her inspiring experiences in New York City here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exploring-city-never-sleep-beverlys-adventure-noc-l079c

Reposted from Philip Yeo Initiative:
Applications for the Philip Yeo Innovation Fellows Programme are officially open! 🎉 From now until 30th September, take the leap and apply to join a community of innovators and changemakers. 🌟

We are looking for young leaders who:
✅ Dare to think outside the box when faced with challenges
✅ Want to make a difference by changing our world for the better
✅ Enjoy learning from mentors and fellow changemakers

Successful applicants can receive funding of up to S$20,000, mentorship, and networking opportunities! Ready to turn your ideas into reality? Don’t miss this chance to take your journey to the next level. 🚀

Visit our website to learn more: https://philipyeoinitiative.sg/
Apply Now: https://bit.ly/PYIFP24

Reposted from Vice President (Innovation & Enterprise) and Director of NUS Enterprise Academy, Professor Chee Yeow Meng:
"This is a real story about our brand tag line “Do Something New Today” that we launched couple weeks ago.

A colleague, who has aquaphobia, but remembered our tagline, decided to just try out dragon boating last week. And the rest is history."

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Are you ready to Do Something New Today?🤩

NOC Application will be opening soon!🙌🏻

Join us for a series of engaging in-person and online talks where our team, program managers, and alumni will offer valuable insights into the different NOC locations, the startup scene, and more! ✨

👀 Don’t miss out! Be part of our events and shape the future with us! 💡💪🏻

➡️Swipe for more information about the events!

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Congratulations to alumnus, Chew Yong Zhang for taking home the 2nd place in the Space and Global Health Hackathon! 👏🏻🏆

With the opportunity to be part of the team led by Martyn Clark from Group on Earth Observations (GEO) under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Yong Zhang worked on a project that used satellite data to monitor urban heat distribution.✨ His role involved data sourcing, UI/UX design, and pitch preparation. This experience taught him that international organizations can effectively realize ideas without traditional startup methods. It inspired him to consider pursuing a PhD and potentially working with international organizations to make a positive impact.🤩

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/3SXXJ9U
📷: NUS CDE LinkedIn

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🌍✈️ Stepping out of your comfort zone opens up new horizons!

alumnus Teoh Jun Jie took his entrepreneurial spirit from the startup scene in Singapore and Indonesia to Norway, where he embraced new challenges and opportunities.🙌🏻🤩 His time in Norway provided him with valuable insights and a mindset that has shaped his journey profoundly.✨

📖Read about his journey in Norway here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-snowy-roads-ai-codes-jun-jies-bold-journey-mesac

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Last Wednesday was the NUS Students Life Fair 2024 and the launch of NUSOne programme which NUS Enterprise Academy is part of it. We have Done Something New that day! We had the pleasure of hosting an inspiring Fireside Chat titled 'Do Something New Today' with alumni from diverse career background. From Lawyer - Tan Wee Liang, Founder - Hardik Dobariya, Civil Service Officer - Dexter Tay, to Investor & Consultant - Goh Yiping.

Their stories and insights on embracing new challenges have motivated and energized everyone at the talk and after all, Entrepreneurship is a Life Skill for everyone!

Swipe to check out their inspirational quotes on doing something new today!🤩💡


National University of Singapore NUS Enterprise

"The name Foreword Coffee came about because think of it as like a book. We want people to look beyond the cover and start to look at the content of the book really is. So similar to those with disabilities, we do not want people to judge someone just by their outward appearance but also for more of their contents and what they can really do inside." - Alumni, Nadi Chan, Co-Founder of Foreword Coffee.🌟🙌🏻

Recently, alumni companies Foreword Coffee Roasters and Waffle formed a partnership, with Foreword Coffee integrating Waffle Technology's Point of Sales service.👏🏻 Foreword Coffee empowers people with disabilities and promotes sustainability through initiatives like waste reduction and a bring-your-own-cup movement. Waffle Technology provides POS and marketing solutions to help local businesses build lasting customer relationships.🤩

📹Watch the video to find out more: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-DEACgMcKP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
📷: Waffle's Facebook

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Congratulations to Alumni companies, Foreword Coffee Roasters, Carousell, Viddsee and Skilio for being conferred as Companies of Good at the Company of Good Conferment 2024. 👏🏻🏆

These awards recognised the alumni companies that have shown a forward-thinking commitment to their corporate purpose, making significant and well-rounded contributions across five key impact areas: People, Society, Governance, Environment, and Economic, at a national level.🤩🙌🏻

We are proud of our alumni for receiving these awards:
🏅Foreword Coffee
🏅Viddsee
🏅Carousell
🏅Skilio

📖Read more: https://www.thecompanyofgood.sg/conferred-companies-of-good -companies-of-good
📷: Their respective LinkedIn

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NVPC - Towards a City of Good

Curious about what a 6-month stint at NOC Malaysia entails? 🌏✨

Our NOC alumnus Ho Wei Hao, who just returned, has shared his incredible journey exploring new horizons and forging valuable connections. 🚀🤩

Read more:https://bit.ly/ho-wei-hao-noc-msia-experience

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“However, when we were on NOC programme, we discovered something more than that. It’s not just the University, it’s the mindset. And you start to realise that you can imagine that you are a University student in your Year 2, and you start to realise that there is nothing impossible in life,” - NOC Alumnus Tran Binh Ngoc, Founder of Rockship and Co-Founder of Edtronaut. 🤩💡

Ngoc, who connected with the host, Eric, over a decade ago during their NOC days, shares insights pivotal to founding Rockship.🙌🏻 They explore how experiences at major tech firms shaped their journey, focusing on the evolving landscape of no-code and low-code development. Tools like Bubble and FlutterFlow are compared in depth.🌟

Rockship’s narrative is one of pioneering innovation. Ngoc discusses the company’s commitment to automating software development and their tailored solutions for B2B clients. They delve into the challenges of leading a tech startup, including pivotal moments and strategic pivots.💪🏻

For tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and AI lovers alike, this episode offers a compelling look into tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Listen in to discover Ngoc’s inspirational journey and Rockship’s impactful innovations. 🎧
Check it out:https://bit.ly/tran-binh-ngoc-on-your-grit-story-podcast
📷: Your Grit Story

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“What e-commerce and what mobile shopping has brought is really this blurring of boundaries, right? To consumers, everything is one experience right now. And what has brought to consumers is the transparency and information availability. “ - Alumnus, Zed Li, Chief Operating Officer of Lazada Malaysia.🌟

With the ever-changing business and digital landscape, how can we stay competitive in developing innovative strategies that shape eCommerce and branding sectors?🤔

Listen to this podcast where Zed Li and the other guest, Andreas Vogiatzakis, discussed the dynamic landscape of e-commerce, integrating AI, personalized shopping experiences, and strategies for not just surviving but thriving in a swiftly evolving market, essential for businesses aiming to excel in today’s competitive digital marketplace.🙌🏻🤩

🎧Listen now: https://bit.ly/3zfB6Xn
📷: bfm.my

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“I appreciate the value of human connections, and I always emphasize this point in the communities I create. It puts a human face to a digital facade, and it breaks the ice between members. In communities, it also establishes mutual accountability on the projects that members collectively work on. “ - Alumnus, Charles Lee, Co-Founder of SAGE and GoodHub SEA.✨🙌🏻

Motivated by his life journey, Charles embarked on a mission to cultivate communities and launch his own ventures, aimed at empowering young individuals in Southeast Asia. His goal was to offer them the chance to explore their ideas, with readily available mentors and a platform to connect with peers who share their passion, fostering the creation of socially impactful projects.🤩💪🏻

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/charles-lee-on-seamplified
📷: Charles Lee

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Repost from :
What an epic adventure for NOC alumnus Ritesh, his wife Nisha, and their three-year-old daughter, Arisha! They are currently on a year-long global expedition, travelling in a campervan from Singapore to Norway.

During his undergrad years, Ritesh spent a year interning with a tech start-up in Silicon Valley while on the programme. Upon graduation, he launched a new venture which was incubated at NUS. The sense of curiosity, “never give up” entrepreneurial trait lives on in Ritesh, and his family. They have taken the bold step of embarking on an adventure together, learning life lessons and adapting to overcome challenges along the way. Follow them on their journey at .living.

Happy Father’s Day, Ritesh! Here’s wishing you, Nisha and Arisha safe travels, and a wonderful time bonding as a family! Read and be inspired by their story at the link in bio.

And, Happy Father’s Day to all fathers! 👨🏻
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Reposted from NUS Enterprise:
🎉 Congratulations to Patsnap for reaching an impressive milestone of US$100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2023! 🏆

🌍 Patsnap, a trailblazing NUS start-up, has carved a niche for itself by empowering over 12,000 IP and R&D teams across 50 countries with its cutting-edge, AI-driven platform. Harnessing the prowess of a large language model (LLM) trained on high-quality innovation data, Patsnap’s platform offers insights into IP risks and opportunities, accelerating the tech assessment process.

🚀 Patsnap’s founders, who participated in the NUS Overseas Colleges programme and incubated at BLOCK71 Singapore, have shown remarkable dedication and innovation. Patsnap joined the ranks of global technology unicorns in 2021.

We look forward to Patsnap’s continuous acceleration in driving discoveries, fostering seamless collaboration through their pioneering offerings, and propelling innovation to new frontiers!🌟 NOC is proud of you, Jeffrey and Guan Dian! 🤩

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/patsnap-growth-usd100m


NUS College of Design and Engineering NUS Computing

Reposted from :
🎉 Congratulations to Patsnap () for reaching an impressive milestone of US$100 million in annual recurring revenue in 2023! 🏆
 
🌍 Patsnap, a trailblazing NUS start-up, has carved a niche for itself by empowering over 12,000 IP and R&D teams across 50 countries with its cutting-edge, AI-driven platform. Harnessing the prowess of a large language model (LLM) trained on high-quality innovation data, Patsnap’s platform offers insights into IP risks and opportunities, accelerating the tech assessment process.
 
🚀 Patsnap’s founders, who participated in the NUS Overseas Colleges programme and incubated at BLOCK71 Singapore (), have shown remarkable dedication and innovation. Patsnap joined the ranks of global technology unicorns in 2021.
 
We look forward to Patsnap’s continuous acceleration in driving discoveries, fostering seamless collaboration through their pioneering offerings, and propelling innovation to new frontiers!🌟 NOC is proud of you, Jeffrey and Guan Dian! 🤩

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/patsnap-growth-usd100m

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

By popular demand, the Whallycorn plushie and NOC tee are now available at the NUS Co-op at Central Forum in limited quantities. Grab yours now before they’re gone! 🦄👕

Tomorrow marks the FINAL OPPORTUNITY to participate in InnovFest, the premier showcase for university start-ups in Asia! Immerse yourself in the theme "Fostering Innovation, Cultivating Talent: Making a Difference in Asia."

🚀 Connect with top influencers in the innovation landscape.
🔍 Delve into the latest developments in AI and Digitalization, Sustainability and Environmentalism, and the Future of Healthcare, Work, and Education.
💡 Encounter approximately 200 start-ups unveiling revolutionary technologies.

Secure your FREE pass now:https://bit.ly/innovfest2024-sign-up

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to join us at InnovFest, Asia's largest university start-up showcase! Dive into "Driving Innovation, Nurturing Talents: Creating Impact for Asia."

🚀 Network with leading minds from the innovation ecosystem
🔍 Explore cutting-edge trends in AI and Digitalisation, Sustainability and Environment, and Future of Healthcare, Work and Education
💡 Discover about 200 start-ups showcasing groundbreaking technologies

Secure your FREE pass now:https://bit.ly/innovfest2024-sign-up

“PIER71 provided us with wider exposure to the maritime sector for growth, outside of our core work with energy and infrastructure players,” - Alumni, Grace Chia, Co-Founder of BeeX. 🌟

NUS extends diverse forms of innovation and technological assistance to its students and alumni in the entrepreneurial realm, fostering their growth and success.✨🙌🏻

Grace Chia's journey exemplifies this support; having been part of NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) Beijing in 2011, she then co-founded BeeX as a deep tech spin-off from NUS.🤩 The team further benefited from the support provided by NUS Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP), Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI), and PIER71 SG, a vibrant ecosystem comprising maritime experts, entrepreneurial guidance, and investment prospects.👍🏻

Through these initiatives, NUS ensures that its community is well-equipped with the necessary resources, knowledge, and connections to excel in entrepreneurship during their academic and post-graduation endeavors.💫💡

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/nus-impact-shaping-tomorrow
📷: NUS News

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Every student charts their own path.🌟

Just three months into his Paris journey, Vignesh Kumaravel reflected on his experiences in the city, where he pushed the boundaries of AI through immersive projects at his internship with Uptale.💡He also builds meaningful connections, embraces diverse culture, and expands his perspectives as well as draws inspiration from his work and worldview.🙌🏻✨

Despite the demanding schedule of programme, Vignesh dedicates himself to his fintech startup, SkyBlue Capital, continuously refining its trading algorithms.👏🏻💪🏻

His journey is undeniably inspiring!🤩
📖Read more: https://bit.ly/vignesh-3-months-in-noc-paris
📷: Vignesh Kumaravel's LinkedIn

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Alumnus, Dr. Poh Weijie, was the past winner of Falling Walls Lab Singapore! 🙌🏻👏🏻

He divulged three pivotal lessons that have propelled his entrepreneurial journey:
🤝 Broadening his network
🗣️ Improving his ability to communicate scientific concepts
💫 Igniting inspiration
If you are pitching to potential investors, these are 3 key points to look out!

➡️Find out more here: https://bit.ly/poh-weijie-falling-walls-lab-winner2019
📷: Poh Weijie's Linkedin

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SGInnovate Falling Walls

“Let’s not lose sight of our humanity and become mere automatons in AI’s shadow. Remember, we’re all humans, not just numbers on a spreadsheet.” - Alumnus, Lee Zhihan, Co-Founder of BagoSphere. 🙌🏻

With a growth mindset, Zhihan embarked on his NOC journey to Stockholm where he interned at a biomedical startup and also initiated social entrepreneurship programmes to learn more about social entrepreneurship.👏🏻 Following that, he dived deeper into social entrepreneurship through our former NOC India programme, observing a remarkable transformation of youths who became employable within 7-8 months.🤩

With that inspiration, Zhihan decided to embark on his own journey to provide opportunities for potential youths to acquire skills and be employable through BagoSphere - the startup he co-founded with Ellwyn Tan (NOC Alumnus) and his other partners in The Philippines.💪🏻✨

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/lee-zhihan-bagosphere-sgn-article
📷: Singapore Global Network

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💡Did you know? and NUS College of Design and Engineering Alumnus, Jarrold Ong co-founded SWAT Mobility to resolve the transportation issue. 🤩

Swat Mobility is established to offer high-capacity ride-sharing services with effective route planning and assist businesses, transportation operators, and governmental organisations worldwide in resolving challenging transportation issues. 🙌🏻💪🏻

📖Read more: https://bit.ly/jarrold-ong-startuprise-asiapacific
📷: Swat Mobility's Website

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"Keep having faith, tough times will come, but they will pass,. To know that we have learnt and grown is the most important thing." - Alumna, Charmain Tan, Founder of QuickDesk and Engages.ai. 🙌🏻

Congratulations to Charmain Tan for making to Prestige Singapore 40 under 40 list! 🎉🌟

Charmain embarked on her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 21. Although faced with initial setbacks, she established Quickdesk in 2014, aiming to simplify sales and marketing operations for small businesses.💪🏻 Building on her experience, she later founded Engages.ai in 2023, focusing on enhancing lead qualification processes and providing on-the-go customer query solutions.👏🏻

📖Read more:https://bit.ly/charmain-tan-40under40-prestige
📷: Prestige's Website

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