ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)

Join us for an evening of friendly competition, light-hearted games, and meaningful connections at LaunchPad @ One-North. Whether you're looking to compete, cheer on your peers, or simply unwind after work, there's something for everyone. Come together with fellow founders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners as we celebrate the National Day spirit through sports, community, and fun! Sign up here: https://luma.com/qao9wl5e

Exploring Fractional Leadership for Your Business? Join this complimentary webinar, co-hosted by the The Fractional Directory and ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship), to learn how the fractional leadership model can help your business access senior expertise through a more flexible hiring approach. Designed for business owners, founders, CEOs, and hiring decision-makers, the session will cover when fractional hiring makes sense, how to identify the right roles, current market trends, indicative pricing, and an introduction to the Fractional Leadership Integration Program (FLIP). Find out more and register via https://lnkd.in/gmWYagD2

🚀 Beyond the Model: Building a B2B AI Startup that Enterprises will Actually Buy   As AI continues to mature, building a great model is no longer enough. The real challenge lies in building an AI business that enterprises are willing to adopt, deploy, and pay for.   Join us as we explore what it takes to move beyond the prototype stage — from building lean and managing infrastructure costs, to navigating enterprise sales and converting pilots into long-term customer deployments.   Hear practical insights from experienced founders and ecosystem players, before diving into a panel discussion on "Cost-Optimising Your AI Startup" and what it takes to build an AI startup that scales sustainably.   📅 30 July 2026 (Thursday) 🕜 1.30PM – 4.00PM 📍 Venue details will be shared upon confirmation 🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/iphtn256 Lorong AI  Stay tuned as we unveil our speakers and partners in the coming days!

📣 Calling all aspiring young entrepreneurs! 📣   This Youth Month, we're giving our Kampung Spirit series a fresh twist with a special Youth Edition happening on 22 July!   Whether you're exploring your very first business idea, dreaming of launching a startup, or looking to take your entrepreneurial journey further, this is your chance to learn from founders, connect with like-minded peers, and gain practical insights to kickstart your venture.   🚀 Here's what you can look forward to: ✨ Workshop: From 0 to 1 – Setting Up a Business Model That Sells 💡 Startup Showcase featuring innovative ventures 🎤 Fireside Chat: The Entrepreneurial Journey – hear firsthand from founders about what inspired them, the challenges they've overcome, and the lessons they've learned along the way 🤝 Networking with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and members of Singapore's startup ecosystem   Ready to take the first step?   🎟️ RSVP now by filling in the registration form: https://lnkd.in/gr6ZN-zZ

Looking to expand into the Greater Bay Area? ACE.SG is exploring an Overseas Business Mission to Hong Kong and Shenzhen for Singapore-incorporated startups interested in taking the next step in their regional growth journey. This exploratory mission aims to connect founders with key players in the innovation ecosystem, providing opportunities to: ✨ Build meaningful connections with ecosystem stakeholders 🤝 Explore potential collaborations and partnerships 🌏 Gain first-hand market insights into Hong Kong and Shenzhen's startup landscape As we're currently in the planning stage, we're inviting startups to register their interest. Your RSVP will help us gauge demand and shape the programme before final details are confirmed. Tentative mission partners include: 📍 Invest Hong Kong 📍 HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation 📍 Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub ...and more! If you're a Singapore-incorporated startup with ambitions to expand into the Greater Bay Area, we'd love to hear from you. 🔗 Register your interest via the event page here: https://luma.com/ys9hosdt #ACESG #SingaporeStartups #StartupSG #GlobalExpansion #GreaterBayArea #HongKong #Shenzhen #Internationalisation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem

We have successfully launched the POL-ITE Entrepreneurs’ Challenge 2026 with a Kick-off & Networking session on 25 June 2026! The programme highlight was a fireside chat on the topic of “Beyond School Projects: How Do You Launch Your Business?” by Sean Lam (Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Ecoworks) and Willson Cuaca (Co-Founder & Managing Partner of East Ventures), and moderated by Nallathambi Kavya (Founder of GRIP). The challenge is jointly organised by the Institute of Technical Education and local polytechnics with ACE.SG and supported by the Ministry of Education, in partnership with Temasek Foundation. This year marks the 3rd run of the challenge - 23 teams will go through a structured mentorship programme and battle in a live pitch, where top teams will be awarded with a seed funding of SGD 25,000. Stay tuned to witness the growth of the participating teams! For more information, visit https://www.nyeawards.com/.   Institute of Technical Education Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic Republic Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic Temasek Polytechnic Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) Temasek Foundation

Unlock Resources with ACE.SG Startup Support Package Building a startup is challenging enough and we hope Startup Support Package can be a resource for you to grow and scale! The Startup Support Package (SSP) is a collective initiative by ACE.SG and more than 50 partners to provide operational and capability developmental resources that support founders and early-stage startups. Designed for Singapore-based startups, the SSP provides access to offerings by these partners across every stage of your entrepreneurial journey! These include business banking and payment solutions, incorporation and corporate-secretarial services, legal advisory, hiring and HR solutions, and business development resources. Startups can also gain access from the technology enablers for your cloud infrastructure, AI tools and platforms, and hardware solutions! Beyond essential business services, the SSP offers access to functional spaces that support innovation and your community growth, including coworking offices, event venues for showcases, laboratory facilities, and accommodation. Key benefits include: - Banking and fintech perks to simplify business operations - Legal, incorporation, and corporate services support - Cloud and AI credits from leading technology partners - Coworking and office space discounts - Go-to-market, mentorship, and international expansion support - HR, recruitment, and payroll solutions Whether you're launching your first venture or preparing to scale, the Startup Support Package connects you with the support you need to build and grow with confidence. Join ACE.SG startup community and leverage this Startup Support Package for your business: https://lnkd.in/gqWi_6PT Sign up as ACE.SG member today! Membership is complimentary. Contact partnerships@ace.sg for more information.

Ready to take your startup into South Korea? South Korea is one of Asia's most vibrant innovation hubs, but entering a new market requires the right strategy, network, and local knowledge. Join us for the K-Scouter 2026 Information Session to discover how your startup can expand into South Korea through the 2026 K-Scouter Programme, supported by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED). Hear directly from ecosystem experts and founders who have successfully navigated the Korean market: 🔹 Bodynetic Korea Co. Ltd. 🔹 Emile Dumont – sharing his firsthand experience expanding into South Korea through the K-Scouter Programme 🔹 SkalePLUS You will gain practical insights on: ✅ Understanding the South Korean startup ecosystem ✅ Assessing your startup's readiness for market entry ✅ The support available through the K-Scouter Programme ✅ What's next after the programme and how to build long-term success in Korea Whether you are exploring your first international market or planning your next stage of regional growth, this session will equip you with valuable knowledge and connections to accelerate your expansion journey. 📅 Monday, 6 July 2026 🕝 2.30 PM – 5.30 PM (SGT) 📍 ACE Ideation Centre, JTC LaunchPad @ one-north 🎟️ Register here: https://luma.com/chv05or4 We look forward to seeing you! #ACESG #SOGP #KScouter2026 #Internationalisation #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ScaleUp

🚀 Good news! The application deadline for SLINGSHOT 2026 has been extended to 27 July 2026. Don't miss your chance to apply!   This year marks the 10th anniversary of SLINGSHOT, celebrating a decade of empowering bold deep tech startups from around the world. Over the past 10 years, SLINGSHOT has brought together innovative founders to connect, collaborate, and scale through Singapore's vibrant innovation ecosystem. At SLINGSHOT 2026, startups will compete for over S$2.2 million in grant prizes while gaining the opportunity to showcase their groundbreaking solutions to global investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.   Still deciding whether to apply? Watch the webinar https://lnkd.in/eaXd2mdG, "SLINGSHOT 2026: Celebrating a Decade of Deep Tech Disruption," to hear practical tips and first-hand insights from our speakers and moderator: @Charlotte lee Director of Startup Ecosystem and Community at Enterprise Singapore Linda Nguyen Schindler Regional Director of Ecosystem Strategy & Partnerships | Head of AI (Asia), Start2 Group and an experienced SLINGSHOT judge Sami Yasin GTM Lead, APAC, Eztia Materials SLINGSHOT startup alumnus Moderator: Yingshi Xu Senior Manager, Stage One, ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship)   Submit your application here: https://lnkd.in/eptrVuSt before 27 July 2026 and take your innovation to the global stage!

Thank you to all the founders, investors and ecosystem partners who joined for FundrACE : Seed to Scale last week! It was an afternoon full of Pitches, from the mime pitch that Joe Lu ✈️, Co-Founder & CEO of HeyMax presented and a candid fireside chat on HeyMax’s fundraising journey, 5 Startup Pitches and a short reverse-pitch segment by the Investors. We also heard from five promising startups as they took the stage to share their pitches: ✅ Suhina Singh (MD, MBA), Founder & CEO of Jonda Health working to turn fragmented and historical clinical data into AI-ready information. ✅Gang Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of ELGO AI building Zapier + Datadog for High-Precision AI Agents ✅Zaw Thet Aung, VP Products of @GaitMetrics Pte Ltd providing an AI-powered and non-intrusive human monitoring system which uses radio frequency signals to generate imaging data to provide insights ✅Rothsethamony SENG, Co-Founder & CEO of Bamnang Holdings Pte. Ltd. which is an all-in-one student super-app that helps learners in SEA find safe and affordable housing and a centralized hub for managing student journey ✅Kai Ng, Co-Founder & CMO of FLXBUBBLE HOLDINGS PTE. LTD. aspiring to be the Next-Gen social media with their bubble engine Many thanks to Mira Dewan from Analog Ventures and Rachel O. from Amand Ventures for sharing your seed-stage investment mandates and engaged with the attendees! Fundraising is more than just securing capital. It is about building trust, sharpening the story, understanding the right fit, and forming relationships that can support founders through the next stage of growth. We look forward to continue and support founders as they move from Seed to Scale! #FundrACE #StartupFunding #Fundraising #SingaporeStartups #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurs #Investors #ACESG