SMU Social Impact Catalyst

Not sure where to begin your Social Entrepreneurship journey? SMU SIC has gotchu😏🩵 Our Experiential Track is built exactly for you – no business background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. 🌱🫂 Commitment Details Day: Wednesdays (Weekly) Time: 730pm-930pm Venue: SMU Commitment Period: 2nd September - 11th November Recruitment Details Sign up deadline: 27th August Coffee Chats: 17th - 28th August (Online) 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign ups close on 27th August, 2359. For any enquiries, feel free to contact Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

[Tech incubator][Applications for 2026 to 2027 open] [Apply] Tangent is a Singapore-based incubator funded through the Majurity Trust. Underlying the programme is the belief that the best ideas come from the most unconventional places, and likely the most unassuming one. Tangent opens with a 4-week programme where participants can either work on an existing idea or brainstorm one. Participants are paid a stipend and will have access to AI tools along with human guides. Age range of 18-30, open to applicants above that as well. Find out more and apply through our website (www.tangent.org.sg) and linkedin (https://sg.linkedin.com/company/tangentsg)

Win up to $2000 building a real solution to Singapore’s waste problem! SG Eco Loop 2.0 is a national programme for students who want to actually do something about Singapore's plastic and food waste problem. Build a real prototype, test it in your community, and pitch it at a public showcase at Temasek Shophouse. 📌 The details:  ✅ Open to any IHL student in Singapore  ✅ 100% free  ✅ Mostly online + one epic weekend hackathon in person (kicking off 26 Aug)  🏆 Showcase day at Temasek Shophouse (Oct)  💰 Biggest Impact & Best Innovation wins $1,000 cash prize each!  🤝 Connect with mentors who are looking for top talent in the sustainability sector  🛠 Develop new skills, entrepreneurial and problem solving mindset  🔖 Strengthen your CV with a tangible project Sign-up closes 20 August Sessions kick-off 26 August Sign up & find out more: https://linktr.ee/sgecoloop  Send queries to sgecoloop@sdta.org.sg

Interested in exploring meaningful work? OR simply want to be part of a warm supportive community? SIC is the place for you. 🌱🫂 📢Never touched entrepreneurship before? Our Experiential Track is built exactly for you – no business background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. 🩵🤍 Commitment Details Day: Wednesdays (Weekly) Time: 730pm-930pm Venue: SMU Commitment Period: 2nd September - 11th November Recruitment Details Sign up deadline: 27th August Coffee Chats: 17th - 28th August (Online) 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign ups close on 27th August, 2359. For any enquiries, feel free to contact Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

🚀 10 youth teams. 1 challenge: reimagine the future of employment in ASEAN. At the Future-AI Career Festival 2026, our Top 10 teams, formed by youths aged 18–35, will pitch ideas tackling employment and career challenges across ASEAN. Judging the showcase: • Russ — Founder, Social Collider • Seh Siong Liew, FCCA — Director, Unity Assurance PAC • Wei Liang Lim — Managing Director, ThinkX Global Come early, support the teams, and witness their ideas take the stage after our opening programme. 📅 8 August 2026 📍 *SCAPE Ground Theatre 🏆 S$1,000 cash prize 🎁 RSVP for exclusive perks and complimentary gifts: https://luma.com/8ys7qeg6

"Protégé Ventures has been an incredible springboard into the startup ecosystem for me." That's Ying Wei, one of our Partner 25/26 alumni, reflecting on her time with us - from learning VC fundamentals in the classroom to hands-on startup calls and a network of peers and investors built through our office hops. We're recruiting our next cohort of analysts. If you're curious about venture capital and want real exposure — not just theory — apply now: https://bit.ly/pvinterest2026

🧭 Get 1-to-1 career mentorship from 30+ industry professionals! 🌟 Meet Our Mentors — Part 2 We are excited to introduce the next group of industry professionals supporting youths at Future-AI Career Festival 2026! RSVP for a chance to receive a 30-minute, one-to-one mentorship session covering career direction, CV review, LinkedIn and personal branding, mock interviews, or startup and entrepreneurship. 📅 8 August 2026 ⏰ Festival: 11:00am–8:00pm 🧠 Mentorship: 12:00pm–7:00pm 📍 *SCAPE Ground Theatre 🎟 Free entry RSVP and indicate your preferred mentorship area: https://luma.com/8ys7qeg6 Priority matching will be given to RSVP participants. Slots are limited and subject to mentor availability.

Falling Walls Lab is a global platform initiated by the Falling Walls Foundation in Berlin, where students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators present their breakthrough ideas in a compelling three-minute pitch. Participants answer the question: "Which wall will your research or idea break?" And the grand prize - winners from each national Lab advance to the global finale in Berlin during Falling Walls Science Week. Now, it’s Singapore’s turn. ­ Jointly organised by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Technical University of Munich (TUM) Asia, the Singapore Lab will take place on 3 September 2026 at NTU@one-north. Click this link: https://tum-asia.edu.sg/events/falling-walls-lab-singapore/ and register your interest directly!

Hi all! We are looking for 20–30 youth volunteers to support one of SIC Singapore’s biggest upcoming events — Future-AI Career Festival 2026. 📅 Saturday, 8 August 2026 ⏰ 9:00am–9:00pm (including set up and tier down) 📍 SCAPE Ground Theatre We are expecting more than 1,000 youths to attend and explore future career pathways, opportunities and skills in the AI era. The full-day festival will feature multiple activities happening concurrently, including: • Panel discussions • Youth startup pitching with a S$1,000 cash prize • Sponsor and industry sharing sessions • Career and recruitment booths • One-to-one mentorship sessions across different topics • Distribution of complimentary food and drinks As an Event Facilitator, you may support areas such as participant registration, ushering, crowd flow, wayfinding, career booths, mentor clinic coordination, pitching team coordination, stage support, partner assistance, lucky draws, logistics and general event troubleshooting. We would greatly appreciate support from members of the SIC ecosystem. Please indicate your availability through the form below: https://forms.gle/FSHYpfrj1AYn8kBR6 If you are unable to support the full day, you may state the exact time you are available between 9:00am and 9:00pm. Please also help share this opportunity with friends or others who may be interested. Thank you!

🧠 Want to better understand your strengths and working style? Future-AI Career Festival 2026 is offering 30 youths a fully subsidised DISC behavioural assessment and 1-to-1 coaching debrief, worth S$300 per participant. Discover: ✅ Your natural strengths ✅ How you communicate and work with others ✅ How you respond to challenges ✅ Work environments that may suit you better 📌 RSVP first, then complete the DISC application form. Selected participants will receive the assessment before the festival and attend their coaching debrief during the event. ✨ Only 30 slots available. Selection will be based on applicants’ responses and needs. 📅 8 August 2026 ⏰ 11AM–8PM 📍 *SCAPE Ground Theatre 🎟 RSVP: https://luma.com/8ys7qeg6 More info: https://futureaicareerfest.com/

Do you want to break into the Venture Capital industry? Quest Ventures Academy is rolling out our flagship Venture Capital Accelerated (VCA) course on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. VCA is a fast-track, 1-day in-person programme that introduces aspiring entrepreneurs and investors to the fundamentals of venture capital. Applicants may register here: quest.ventures/joinvca Programme Details: Target Audience: Entrepreneurs, angel investors, young professionals, aspiring venture capitalists, and students looking to break into the VC industry, advance their careers, learn about fundraising from the investors' lens, and enact changes in the startup ecosystem. Date: 15 July 2026, Wednesday Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM SGT (GMT +8), Lunch will be provided Location: SMU School of Accountancy More Information can be found at: www.quest.ventures/vca LIMITED SLOTS available. Register now to secure your spot!

🚀 Got a startup idea for the future of work? AI is changing how we work, hire, and build careers — and we’re calling youths to pitch innovative ideas that tackle employment challenges in the AI era. Join the Youth Startup Pitching Showcase at Future-AI Career Festival 2026 and pitch your idea live. 🔥 What’s waiting for you: 🏆 Top 10 shortlisted teams pitch live at the festival 💰 Stand to win S$1,000 cash prize 👥 Open to youths aged 18–35 🤝 Team size: 1–5 members 💡 Idea-stage startups welcome ⏱️ Pitch format: 5-min pitch + 5-min Q&A 📌 How it works: 1️⃣ Each team member RSVPs via Luma 2️⃣ Pitch deck details will be collected separately 3️⃣ Top 10 teams contacted 1 week before the festival 📅 Date: 8 August 2026 ⏰ Time: 11AM – 8PM 📍 Venue: *SCAPE Ground Theatre 🎟 RSVP: https://luma.com/8ys7qeg6 More Info: https://futureaicareerfest.com/ Join us for a full day packed with opportunities to discover your strengths, explore new career paths, and build your future in the AI era.

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝. No polished pitches. No rehearsed answers. Just honest conversations. What does it really take to build a startup? What goes wrong? What keeps founders going? Join us for an evening of candid stories, practical lessons, and the conversations you won’t usually hear on stage. Meet founders, connect with fellow builders, and explore startup booths showcasing innovative ventures from our ecosystem. 🗓 24 July 2026 🕕 6.00–9.30pm 🎟 Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/pvvu2026

Want more than an internship on your resume before you graduate? Being a Student VC Analyst means a real portfolio, real decisions, and startups you actually backed — not just tasks you completed. Protégé Ventures is recruiting analysts for AY26/27. No finance background needed. You'll: → Evaluate real startup pitches alongside senior investors → Sit in on investment decisions that affect real founders → Build a track record you can speak to in any interview → Connect with senior VCs Walk away with something no internship can give you. Register and apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/pvinterest2026 Not sure yet? Come to an info-session and find out. 📅 4 July | 📅 11 July 👉 https://bit.ly/PVRecinfo2026

🚀 GIF 2026 registration is now open! 📅 26 August 2026 Experience ageing differently. Meet LOVOT, the social companion robot, try senior esports, explore age-friendly innovations, and even stand a chance to experience a Harley-Davidson ride. Inspired by this year's theme, The Power of Purpose in Ageing: Our Future Chapter, GIF 2026 brings together innovators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to reimagine how we live, age, and contribute to a longer-lived society. 🔗 Register now: https://www.suss.edu.sg/life-at-suss/student-experiences/entrepreneurship/geronpreneurship-innovation-festival

🚀 Student Startup Lab Building a startup, but not sure how to get customers? 🤔 Whether you’re validating an idea, looking for pilot users, trying to reach more customers, or figuring out why your outreach isn’t working, join student founders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring builders as we explore: Getting Customers for Your Startup Expect: 💡 Founder Roundtables & Discussions 🎤 Interactive Founder Panel 🛠 Hands-On Activities to Turn Ideas into Customers 🤝 Networking with founders & aspiring entrepreneurs Student Startup Lab combines founder insights with hands-on activities, helping participants turn ideas into action. 📅 2 July 2026, Thursday 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Staytion 🔗 Luma Link: https://luma.com/h16sb5t8 RSVP now as there are limited slots. See you there! ☺️

🚀 Not sure what your future career looks like in the AI era? AI is changing how we work, create, build businesses, and grow our careers — so we’re bringing everything together in one full-day youth festival. Join 1,000+ youths at Future-AI Career Festival 2026 for a day packed with opportunities, mentors, companies, insights, prizes, and new pathways. 🔥 What’s waiting for you: 💼 20+ career booths with youth-relevant opportunities 🧠 1-to-1 mentorship for your career, CV, LinkedIn, interviews and more 🎤 Panels & fireside chats on future careers and AI-era opportunities 🏆 Startup & youth impact pitching with cash prizes to be won 🎁 Lucky draws, prizes and RSVP perks 📊 Selected RSVP participants may also receive access to perks such as FREE DISC assessment and priority mentorship slots 📅 Date: 8 August 2026 ⏰ Time: 11AM – 8PM 📍 Free walk-in entry 🎟 RSVP for perks: https://luma.com/8ys7qeg6 Come explore your future, meet the right people, and discover your next path in the AI era.

📢 Calling all student changemakers! Join us at SDG Open Hack Singapore 2026 – Social Impact Catalyst Campus Edition on 12 & 13 September 2026 for a high-energy 24-hour sustainability hackathon designed for students who want to create change. Over 2 days, you will team up with students across Singapore to tackle real-world sustainability challenges, build innovative solutions, and pitch your ideas with support from mentors and industry experts. No coding experience needed — just bring your ideas, curiosity, and passion for impact. Why join? 🌍 Work on meaningful sustainability challenges 💡 Receive guidance from experienced mentors ✈️ Stand a chance to win an overseas experiential sustainability trip 📄 Optional UNITAR-endorsed certificate and AI Coding Enablement Workshop available You can register individually or as a team. 📅 Date: 12–13 September 2026 📍 Venue: *SCAPE The Trampoline ⏰ Registration closes: 31 August 2026, 2359 Start your changemaker journey today: 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/sdg26sic

🎓 Still looking for your first full-time job? Are you a fresh graduate in Singapore still struggling to land your ideal role? Organised by SIC and MindCoach SG, Catalyst Career Summit 2026: Fresh Grad Launchpad is not another career fair. It is a full-day career support experience with panels, workshops, and 1-to-1 consultations to help you become more confident, targeted, and job-ready. What to expect: ✅ 1-to-1 consultations with 10+ experts ✅ CV feedback, LinkedIn support, interview tips & career direction guidance ✅ Panel sharing by professionals, employers & trainers ✅ Lunch & refreshments provided 📅 21 June 2026, Sunday ⏰ 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM 📍 *The Trampoline by Access Singapore, SCAPE 🎟 Launchpad Pass: $12 🌟 Premium Pass: $33 — includes DISC, Ba Zi Career Insights & exclusive 10AM workshop Limited to the first 30 participants. 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/careerlaunch2026