LOCAL PARTNERS

Partner (n): Any organization willing to plan and conduct at least one activity during Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Association of Malay Entrepreneurs (KESUMA) (www.kesuma.org.sg)

THE Association of Malay Entrepreneurs (Kesuma) was mooted by Mr. Ibrahim Ariff. Kesuma is a non-profit organization, registered with the Registry of Society in June 2003. The membership of the association is opened to all entrepreneurs and corporate in Singapore.

Kesuma’s vision is to serve its members and breed successful Entrepreneurs.

The Association is managed by a group of entrepreneurs elected bi-annually at the Association’s Annual General Meeting. The Group consists of a President, Deputy President, Secretary, Treasurer and 9 Committee members.

The Association is active in organizing seminars, business courses, overseas study missions, business networking with overseas Trade Representative and Missions, bazaar and entrepreneurship event for students. KESUMA also provides link with Overseas Government Department and Organization for Trade enquires and information.

Our Objectives:

• To improve, develop and upgrade members’ skill, knowledge and expertise in their field of business to make them a better professional and a more competent entrepreneur.
• To encourage and assist members to compete in the global market.
• To encourage foreign participation and investment to Singapore.
• To develop closer ties with other business organizations in the private sector and with the Singapore Government.
• To promote, develop and instill entrepreneurship spirit among Singaporean.

ASME (www.asme.org.sg)

The Association of Small & Medium Enterprises is a not-for-profit organization that welcomes all from the entrepreneurial community into our membership. ASME has one simple objective and that is to ensure that businesses in Singapore can enjoy a conducive and fair environment that facilitates growth and development.

ASME works closely with organizations within the Singapore government and the private sector to ensure that collectively, the Association can deliver on that vision through a wide variety of business-centric initiatives and activities.

Founded by a group of local entrepreneurs in 1986, ASME has grown from strength to strength and today remains one of the foremost champions of the pro-enterprise movement in Singapore.

Looking ahead, ASME will continue to build on expanding a larger network to widen the business contacts of its members; ease access to capital funding by promoting public and private financing schemes and provide local entrepreneurs with advisory and peer support.

With a wide array of services and programs, ASME is well-poised to facilitate the growth and development of a larger pool of SMEs in Singapore as it looks towards creating not just a conducive business environment but also an effective platform for the success of local enterprises.

Together with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and the individual behind the enterprise, ASME will continue to strive towards enhancing our position as the business association for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.

Azione Capital Pte Ltd (www.azionecapital.com)

Azione Capital Pte Ltd is an early stage venture capital investment company and startup business incubator headquartered in Singapore. Since our inception in 2006, our firm has approached mentoring, incubating and investing in digital media, mobile communications, energy and maritime industry that operate primarily within Asia. 

We are one of three initially approved (ten as at March 2009) business incubators under the microfunding scheme of the Media Development Authority of Singapore, Interactive Digital Media Programme Office.

BANSEA (www.bansea.org)

Promote development of the angel investment community in Asia through educational conferences/workshops, research, networking with angel groups worldwide, contributing to improving the regulatory environment and corporate governance system for angel investing, and facilitating the matching of start-ups with angel investors.

Ernst & Young (www.ey.com)

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Worldwide, our 130,000 people are united by our shared values and an unwavering commitment to quality. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve potential.

EXORO (www.exorostudio.com)

Exoro™ is the latin word for "Success through persuasion", which is the achievement of something desired through tactful communication skills. The company has since set its mission upon promoting entrepreneurship through effective training, networking and education. Aligned to this mission, Exoro™'s suite of products strive to fuse realistic elements of real life company operations, with the high level of interactivity and fun, yet retaining its quality educational values.

Exoro™'s flagship product ExoroGame™ is an all-time popular Business Simulation Game which revolutionizes entrepreneurship education. Unlike traditional board games, participants will enjoy ExoroGame™ which is independent of luck, highly interactive and encompasses real-life business elements all-in-one. Having been recognized as THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP GAME, it has been featured on The Straits Times, The Business Times, The Sun Newspaper, MediaCorp TV Channel 8, Folksonomy, etc.

Insitute of Technical Education (www.ite.edu.sg)

Mission: To Create Opportunities for School Leavers and Adult Learners to Acquire Skills, Knowledge and Values for Lifelong Learning in a Global Economy

Vision: An ITE College of Choice known for Inspiring Staff, Student Focus, Innovative Culture and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Motto: With Knowledge, Skills and Values, We Progress

Junior Achievement (www.ja.org)

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Since its founding in 1919, Junior Achievement had contributed to the business and economic education of more than 87 million young people around the world.

Junior Achievement educates students from K – JC2 about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Its programs use hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.

MoneyTree Singapore (www.moneytree.sg)

MoneyTree Singapore was established to provide the financial skill and knowledge to youths aged 9 – 22, which would be required to build a career or business, as well as plan for their financial freedom. It has been created to fill the void left by the education system and school curriculum and to explore the opportunities available worldwide to further the dissemination and propagation of high-quality e-learning programs utilizing state of the art technology, and to groom the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Nangyang Polytechnic (www.nyp.edu.sg)

Our Mission
We provide quality education and training to prepare students and adult learners for work and life, equipping them to be life-long learners and to contribute to the technological, economic and social development of Singapore. We will harness our resources, expertise, creativity and innovation to support the development of business and industry and to complement Singapore’s globalization efforts.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic - Entrepreneurs-Connect@NP (www.np.edu.sg)

Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) is one of Singapore’s leading institutions of higher learning. Its eight academic schools offer a total of 42 full-time diploma courses.

The Polytechnic offers students a holistic learning experience through the Ngee Ann Learning Model (NLM), which emphasises balanced and broad-based education. To ensure that its courses and students are in tune with current market developments, the Polytechnic maintains close industry links and devotes expertise and resources to assist the development of local enterprises.

Entrepreneurs-Connect@NP (EC@NP) functions as a one-stop centre to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit amongst NP students. EC@NP draws on the expanse of capabilities residing in the various units of the Polytechnic to support the undertaking of student enterprise.

EC@NP provides a sturdy platform of support to nurture an entrepreneurial and pro-enterprise spirit among NP student community beyond the requirements of a set curriculum, through:

• Funding Schemes such as EnterpriZe! and Entrepreneurial Talent Development Fund (ETDF)
• Networking Opportunities or Mentoring by Successful Entrepreneurs from the Association of Small and
• Medium Enterprises (ASME) and the Spirit of Enterprise (SOE)
• Business Plan, Market/Product Study, Elevator Pitch Advice by experienced NP staff as well as practicing entrepreneurs.
• Entrepreneurship Competitions and Events
• Cheers-NP Student Entrepreneurship Scheme
• Student Entrepreneurship Club formed by NP students

nEbO - “Not The Usual Club” (www.nEbO.sg)

nEbO, an initiative by NTUC Club, provides a platform to engage youths to develop and realise their potential through interest communities that include Music & Events, Sports, Care, Gaming, Lifestyle and Entrepreneurship. nEbO is Not The Usual Club – it is an exclusive lifestyle membership club for youths who are 12 to 21 years old – the backbone of the future workforce. It is a club for the youths, by the youths. Through nEbO, it is hoped that an emotional connection with youths can be nurtured and sustained, leading to a growing relationship with NTUC when the youths enter the workforce.

NOWASIA (www.nowasia.sg)

The Company
Now Asia is in the business of training & development in the areas entrepreneurship, financial-literacy and wealth-management, with a strong emphasis towards the development of youths.

Our Vision
To be a World Class training provider in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and wealthmanagement that creates financially-sound young entrepreneurs with a strong sense of social responsibility.

Our Mission
Strive to empower youths in Asia with entrepreneurial, business, and financial skills through innovative, creative and effective education and real-world experience.

Our Strategy
Partner with educational institutions and community-based organizations; Develop innovative, experiential activities and curricula; Train as well as mentor young people in their entrepreneurial pursuits; Provide support for teachers and alumni services.

NUS Business School Alumni Association (NUSBSA) (www.bschool.nus.edu.sg/nusbsa)

Established in 2000 as the umbrella alumni association, the NUSBSA aspires to provide a common focus for the various alumni groups stemming from the programs in the School. The NUSBSA envisions the attainment of a central identity for every Business School graduate. The Alumni is served by a group of dedicated professionals who desire to stay close to their alma mater.

Outram Secondary School (schools.moe.edu.sg/oss)

Outram Secondary School was founded in 1906. The school sets out to accomplish the mission of nurturing every individual with a true Outramian SPIRIT. It is strongly committed to the provision of an education that is strongly anchored in developing values and character. For each child that joins Outram, we seek to inculcate in them not only a Sense of belonging - to the school, society and nation, but also develop within them a sense of Perseverance, Integrity, Responsibility, Industriousness and Teamwork (SPIRIT).

The school went through an envisioning exercise to review her mission, vision and values in 2003 and arrived at the new vision “Outram - A Hallmark of Distinction. Outram Secondary strives to pursue excellence and wants to ensure that everyone on campus performs to his / her maximum capacity.

The school motto is "Labour Conquers All". The motto highlights the school's belief that with hard work, one can overcome any difficulty encountered in life. Success in any area requires our students to exercise self-discipline and diligence as well as make necessary sacrifices so as to accomplish the tasks set before them.

Project:Senso Ltd (www.projectsenso.com)

Project:Senso Ltd was started in 9th August 2003 and was officially incorporated as a non-profit Company Limited by Guarantee in August 2006. As one of Singapore’s first grassroots entrepreneur organization, Project:Senso is a melting pot for both aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs, academics and professionals in the Asia Pacific region. Project:Senso aims to further its mission of encouraging entrepreneurs and aspirants to volunteer of their talents by contributing to society in the areas of social and conventional enterprise via mentorship and sponsorship. More information can be found on www.projectsenso.com.

Republic Polytechnic (www.rp.sg)

The first educational institution in Singapore to adopt the Problem-Based Learning approach for all its diploma programs, Republic Polytechnic has six schools and one centre offering thirty diploma courses in Information & Communications Technology, Engineering, Applied Science, Technology for the Arts, Sports, Health & Leisure, Events and Hospitality, Innovation and Enterprise, and Culture and Communication. Republic Polytechnic is committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial learning in an environment that develops problem-solving process skills and a life-long learning attitude. Its holistic, broad-based curriculum, covering culture, enterprise development and cognitive processes, prepares students for an active and meaningful role in society. Republic Polytechnic strives for excellence by achieving various national and international accreditations, including People Developer Standards, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, Singapore Quality Class, Singapore Innovation Class, and the Singapore Health Awards (Gold).

SGEntrepreneurs.com (www.SGEntrepreneurs.com)

SGEntrepreneurs.com is the leading online Singapore-focused
entrepreneurship media outlet that covers the Latest News, Hottest
Startups, provides a Calendar of Events & gives you insights into the
minds of Founders & CEOs with one-on-one Interviews.

Entrepreneurship@SP (www.sp.edu.sg/enterprise)

Entrepreneurship is part of a holistic education in SP which emphasizes on multi and cross disciplinary studies. Enterprise Centre aims to nurture entrepreneurial learning and venture creation among the SP community by developing student's fullest potential in leadership, teamwork, organising ability, physical and social well being.

For more information, please visit www.sp.edu.sg/enterprise.

SOE (www.soe.org.sg)

The Spirit of Enterprise promotes and advances entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore by honouring local self-reliant entrepreneurs operating small and medium-sized businesses. We also serve to inspire Singaporeans, especially the young, to become entrepreneurs by facilitating interaction, communication and knowledge dissemination between students, the entrepreneurs and the general public.

Some of our key programs include :

* Spirit of Enterprise Awards.
* Start-Up TV Series
* Student-Entrepreneur Program
* SOE Books on Entrepreneurship

The Spirit of Enterprise, an approved Institution of a Public Character ("IPC"), is funded by the private sector and is managed by an Executive Director. The Board of Governors consists of established entrepreneurs, corporate senior management, students, public service and political leaders.

Soho Sales Coaching (www.sohosalescoaching.com)

Soho Sales Coaching has been helping small businesses make big sales since 1999, by helping entrepreneurs differentiate themselves in the marketplace, attract their ideal clients, and convert more leads into sales. We offer sales courses, sales coaching, sales teleseminars, sales presentations, and in-house sales training to clients from Vancouver (BC) Canada to Singapore and the rest of Asia.

 

Start-Up@Singapore (S@S) (www.startup.org.sg)

Start-Up@Singapore (S@S) is a world-class business plan competition organized by National University of Singapore (NUS) Entrepreneurship Society, and supported by the NUS Entrepreneurship Centre and NUS Business School Alumni Association. Launched in 1999 and now in our tenth year, S@S aims to be the beacon for start-ups on their road to success.

Since our inception, S@S has attracted more than 1700 teams and 6000 participants, some from countries as far away as Australia, Canada, Norway, Pakistan, Russia and Greece. In addition to this, S@S has also spawned more than 60 start-ups, including award-winning businesses like tenCube, FriarTuck, PerceptiveI, World Indigo, PurpleAce and Quantagen. Many of these start-ups have gone on to do extremely well in other national and international business plan competitions.

Talentpreneur Hub (www.talentpreneurhub.com)

Talentpreneur Hub is an independent organization that aims to promote entrepreneurship by working with entrepreneurs, government agencies and the private sector. Invested by SPRING Singapore and Singapore Management University (SMU), Talentpreneur Hub aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and create a vibrant entrepreneurial community in Singapore.

Vision
To be the Entrepreneur Hub for supporting new business.

Mission
Our mission statement is to encourage entrepreneurship through promoting Awareness of entrepreneurship, creating Action through our co working office space and facilitating Acceleration of the business through partnerships.

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) (www.tp.edu.sg)

Temasek Polytechnic (TP) currently offers 45 full-time three-year diploma courses in the areas of applied sciences, business, design, engineering, humanities and social sciences, and informatics and information technology to around 15,000 students. We also offer over 40 part-time courses, up to the Advanced Diploma level. Our diploma courses are recognized by more than 200 universities, both local and overseas, for the purposes of advanced standing towards degree studies.

Our students undergo a learning system that is holistic, equipping them with life skills and relevant knowledge that can keep them in good stead as they join the workforce. Since 1997, TP has been a champion of the Problem-based Learning approach which promotes independent study, self-reflection and creative thinking - qualities that will give our graduates a distinct advantage over others in an ever-changing economic landscape.

University of Adelaide (www.adelaide.edu.au/sg)

The University of Adelaide - Singapore Campus, which is also Adelaide's first overseas campus, is a joint venture between two of the oldest and most respected institutions in the Asia Pacific region: the Ngee Ann Kongsi and the University of Adelaide.

The vision of the partners is to provide a high quality educational facility in Singapore combining under-graduate and post-graduate academic programs with applied executive and professional development courses taught by experienced consultants and professionals.

The University of Adelaide has produced some of Australia's and the world's greatest scientists, scholars and public figures. Such illustrious names as Lord Florey, Sir William Bragg, Sir Douglas Mawson, Dame Roma Mitchell and Sir Mark Oliphant have brought great honor to the institution. In addition, Singaporean public figures who are graduates of The University of Adelaide include the late Mr. Ong Teng Cheong, President of Singapore 1994-1999, Dr Tony Tan, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Dr Cheong Choong Kong, Chairman of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC).

The Young Entrepreneurs Network (www.smcci.org.sg)

The Young Entrepreneurs Network (YEN) was form for those who desire be an entrepreneur as career. Our primary mission is to support the entrepreneurial goals of our members. We work closely with Educational Institutions, Business Chambers and Government Bodies to provide for the unique needs of the entrepreneurs.

YEN meets regularly to discuss topics of interest to our members and to provide a voice for Entrepreneurs. We help our members to network with other young entrepreneurs, mentors, local business leaders, and potential investors who are interested in fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship.

Youth Enterprise Academy (www.yea.sg)

Youth Enterprise Academy is a boutique training academy that connects entrepreneur clubs efforts from primary to tertiary institutes. We provide specialized quality Innovation and Entrepreneurship programmes complete with practical platforms for a holistic continuity programme.

Entrepreneurship is an essential life skill needed by every individual in order to deal with the challenges of today’s fast-moving environment. Youth Enterprise Academy develops the necessary mindset, knowledge and skills through a continuity programme that educates students in a course of project-based, hands-on entrepreneurial education.

Youth Enterprise Academy is currently a Service Provider for ITE College West's Integrated Student Development Fund (ISDF) for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Youth Enterprise Academy is also a Friend of YEAH! (Service Provider). YEAH! (Youth Excellence Award in the Heartlands) is a youth initiative of South West Community Development Council.

Till today, over 10,000 youths have benefited from the programs and activities at YEA, which continues to offer mentorship and guidance to nurture these youth in making entrepreneurship a way of life.