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❗Event Alert: 28th August 2026, 5PM SGT❗​‌ Introducing Unfiltered: An off-the-record conversational series with founders, operators and ecosystem players sharing honest insights, real experiences and practical lessons.​‌ Join us for the very first Unfiltered with Hussein Sulaiman, the Investment Principal of Jumpstart Disrupt Innovations (JDI). He'll spill the tea on what investors really look for, how startups get funded, and the realities of building companies in Southeast Asia. RSVP here. About the speaker: With 11+ years of experience mentoring, building and scaling tech startups across SEA, Hussein is currently empowering the region's innovative entrepreneurs to thrive. Previously, he was a pioneer team member of notable startups such as BeMyGuest, Lazada and Zilingo and spearheaded cross-border startup initiatives as Program Head of BLOCK71 Indonesia and Vietnam. House Rules 🔒 STRICTLY OFF THE RECORD 📵 No audio or video recording permitted ❓ Ask anything. Get honest answers. RSVP NOW

NextBigThing and ACE.SG present the 3rd iteration of our Mixer Roundtable Event. Our Mixer Roundtables are business-focused sessions, bringing together young entrepreneurs who would like to: get advice about business strategy, test their MVPs, gain feedback about distribution and positioning or network with like-minded peers, experienced mentors and industry professionals. Our Mentors are veterans in a wide variety of industries including: biotech, fintech, social media, AI, social enterprises, business strategy and venture funding. Event Details: 📅 Date & Time: 29 Aug 2026, 9am-12pm 📍 Location: ACE Ideation Centre (79 Ayer Rajah Cres., #01-13 JTC Launchpad@one-north, Singapore 139955) 👥 Capacity: 40 💵 Free for Participants Sign-up quick as slots are limited! - https://luma.com/6fj2uqlh

APPLICATIONS OPEN: SME/STARTUP IMMERSION EXPERIENCE - SIX Looking for real work experience before your next internship? Through SIX, SUTD students will work in multidisciplinary teams with startups and SMEs on real business, engineering and technology projects. What you’ll gain • Work directly with founders and industry professionals • Gain hands-on company experience • Build a portfolio-ready project • Receive a certificate upon successful completion • Potential internship or continued collaboration opportunities Programme period: 14 September–12 October 2026 Commitment and working arrangement: Depends on the selected company and project Eligibility: Students who have completed at least 3 academic terms Browse and select your Top 3 project preferences before applying. Project Catalogue: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:AP:c210327d-04f9-4d9f-a611-640e82e77f3b Application Form: https://forms.gle/WcSXKpDywLpMMgL18 Applications close on 20 August 2026.

Ready to pilot your startup in one of Singapore's busiest transit networks?    Stellarate is an innovation programme by Stellar Lifestyle that helps startups validate their solutions through real-world pilots, industry partnerships, mentorship, and funding opportunities.   Applications close on 14 August 2026. Find out more here!

Take Your Startup to the Greater Bay Area HKUST's One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition is now open to international founders. Deep tech startups can compete for cash prizes, startup support, and the opportunity to pitch in Guangzhou while connecting with investors and industry leaders. Applications close on 14 August. Find out more and apply here!

Join Xathon 2026, an AI innovation challenge by BeyondX Lab where you'll work in teams to build AI-powered solutions that solve real-world challenges in Smart Cities, Mobility, Creator Economy and Health. 📅 Start with our FREE Build & Validate Workshop 19 August 2026 (Wed) – Learn design thinking, rapid AI prototyping, discover AWS Kiro and BuilderLab, and get ready for the Hack Days. 💡 Hack Days: 26–27 September 2026 🏆 Top 3 teams will showcase at BeyondXpo on 12 October 2026. 👥 Teams of 3–4 • AI-assisted prototypes • Mentorship • Incubation opportunities Learn more and register at: https://xathon.beyondx.co/

Pitch Your Startup to China-Facing Investors & Industry Leaders Looking to expand into the China market? TusStar is inviting SUTD student startups to pitch at the Singapore Round of the China New Growth Competition. Showcase your venture, receive expert feedback, and explore opportunities for partnerships, investment, and market entry. 🗓️ 26 August 2026 📍 Singapore Management University (SMU) Applications have been extended beyond the original 20 July deadline. Learn more and apply here.

Join The Lion's Pit 2026! Ready to transform the legal industry through technology? Solve real-world legal challenges, and stand a chance to pitch your solution live at TechLaw.Fest before leading practitioners, technologists, and investors. 🎤 10 September 2026 | 4.30 pm 📍 Sands Expo & Convention Centre Singapore Find out more and apply here.

Get complimentary passes to Singapore IP Week Step into the future of innovation at Singapore IP Week. Connect with global business leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers shaping tomorrow's ideas. 🗓️ 26–27 August 2026 📍 Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre 🚨 Update: All seven complimentary passes have been claimed. Thank you for your interest!

Discover Renovation Without Destruction, an exclusive sneak peek at the world's first fit-out system for adaptable interiors. Hear from industry leaders on hardware commercialisation in the built environment as they discuss the challenges and share practical insights. 🗓️ Friday, 24 July 2026 🕒 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM 📍 The GEAR, 19 Changi Business Park Cres, S 489690 Learn more and register here!

Your next big opportunity is here! Win up to S$1.4Mil in the latest IMDA Open Innovation Platform Call! Partner with leading organisations like Ferrero, GS1 Singapore, Metro, and more to tackle real-world challenges across customer experience, retail, and beyond. Submit your proposal and make an impact today.   Check out all IMDA OIP challenges HERE. The deadline for submissions is 14 August 2026, 4PM SGT.  For queries, please write to us at open_innovation@imda.gov.sg.

Ready to make an impact? The Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity brings together university innovators from around the world who are tackling complex challenges affecting society, economies and the planet. Applications close on 3 August. Learn more and apply here!

23 days left to join Tech4City! If you've ever thought, "Someone should use AI to solve this problem" — maybe that someone is you. This year's theme is “Fueled by AI, Powered for Public Good”, with a focus on transportation, education, community and health. Be part of the change. Build the Singapore of tommorrow. Submissions close on 31 July. Don't miss out — submit your proposal here!

Thinking of expanding beyond Singapore? Plug and Play is conducting a market insights sharing session about startup opportunities in Indonesia & the Philippines, two of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economies. 📅 15 Jul 2026 (Wed) 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM (includes networking) What you'll gain: ✅ Insights into high-growth SEA markets ✅ Expansion opportunities for startups ✅ Networking with founders and tech ecosystem players 🔗 RSVP: https://luma.com/a2fv59ok

Know a health startup ready to take on the world? The MedTech Actuator Global Pitch Showdown is an international competition for healthcare startups to pitch, connect and explore opportunities in one of Asia’s most dynamic health innovation ecosystems. 🏆 Compete for a ¥5,000,000 cash prize 🎤 Pitch live at the MedTech Actuator Showcase in Osaka ✈️ Receive travel support to attend the final in Japan Join the information session to learn more. Applications close on 17 July. Apply here!

📢 Data Science/ML Intern Wanted About the Hiring Company Built Different Ventures is an operator-led venture studio building AI-native startups for cross-border, high-stakes B2B. This role is with portfolio company Covee, a stealth-stage startup (US & Singapore) building AI-native infrastructure for employee benefits, turning unstructured documents into structured intelligence. Job Description 🟢Build Python pipelines to extract/clean unstructured text from documents 🟢Convert raw text into standardised JSON schemas for analytics 🟢Develop models to surface trends in claims, renewals & preventative care Requirements 🟢Pursuing/completed degree in Data Science, CS, Math, Biomedical Eng, or Bioinformatics 🟢Solid Python + understanding of evaluation metrics (Accuracy, AUC, F1) 🟢Experience parsing text from PDFs/spreadsheets Duration: 3–4 months | Commitment: Flexible | Remuneration: SGD$1,000-$2,000 See attached document for more info. Interested? Email: intern@bdv-broker.com

What if ageing was the beginning of your most purposeful chapter? Join Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) at their Geronpreneurship Innovation Festival (GIF) to meet the people, hear the stories, and discover the innovations shaping our future chapter in ageing. 🗓️ 26 August 2026 📍 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Register here!

The Inception Grand Challenge 2026 is a regional initiative designed to help startups accelerate enterprise adoption and real-world AI deployment. It connects startups with enterprise problem statements, technical guidance, and ecosystem support. Applications are open and will close on 30 June. Learn more and apply here!

Attention House is Southeast Asia’s first Go-To-Market Hacker House for AI founders. Selected teams/solo founders live together in a villa and focus entirely on launching, growing, and gaining traction for their products. The house runs from 8-12 July, and the best team/solo founder gets to walk away with a S$10,000 Grand Prize. Sign ups: https://attnhouse.com