NUS Social Impact Catalyst

The much awaited event of the semester is here!! Mark your calendars for our Project Demo Day!! Win attractive prizes and get a chance to compete in the Hultz Prize Competition ~
Sign up here: https://nus.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/660511
🎯VIP Impact Track greenlane (up to $10k)
🎯Mentorship & incubation support by NUS ISI at BLOCK71 Social Impact Hub
🎯Chance to pitch at SIC National PDD in May 2025.

[Ignite Your Student Startup Journey in Vietnam with us!]

Are you a student founder looking to explore more opportunities in Vietnam? Impact X Innovation Immersion Programme (I3P) , organized by NUS Enterprise, Social Impact Catalyst Singapore, and Skilio, offers you the chance to:

- Explore Vietnam Impact, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
- Network with local entrepreneurs, investors, and local student founders
- Discover how you can elevate the impact of your startup/project.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your impact and connect with the vibrant Vietnamese entrepreneurial scene!

Apply by 25 October 2024!

- More info: bit.ly/i3pvn2024
- Sign Up Link: https://bit.ly/I3PVietnam2024

[Ignite Your Student Startup Journey in Vietnam with us!]

Are you a student founder looking to explore more opportunities in Vietnam? Impact X Innovation Immersion Programme (I3P) , organized by NUS Enterprise, Social Impact Catalyst Singapore, and Skilio, offers you the chance to:

- Explore Vietnam Impact, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
- Network with local entrepreneurs, investors, and local student founders
- Discover how you can elevate the impact of your startup/project.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your impact and connect with the vibrant Vietnamese entrepreneurial scene!

Apply by 25 October 2024!

- More info: bit.ly/i3pvn2024
- Sign Up Link: https://bit.ly/I3PVietnam2024

Hello all Project Directors and members!

This event with Erwin Chan has been postponed to early next week due to unforeseen circumstances 😞

Please do indicate your availabilities in your respective chats for us to plan the day when everyone can make it 🔥

Come join us to improve your pitch and learn about market validation of your product!
Erwin Chan, an industry expert from raise SG’s feedback would be invaluable as our project directors, and members continue working towards their pitch for the much awaited Project Demo Day!

📅 Thursday, 17 Oct
🕐7-9pm
📍Social impact hub, near blk 71, one-north, SG

Please bring your laptops for hands on activity!

Hope to see everyone!

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝟮𝟰 🚀

Get ready to meet our NUS student and alumni entrepreneurs showcasing at the NUS Student Innovation Carnival on 16th October! 💡

🔍 Come by the Startup Showcase to interact with trailblazing startups supported by NUS Enterprise - resavour | Lingosnap | Uniad | Crafca | Lenor | Boost VitaliTEA | Perfingo | Cityscape Farms SG | LiftAuth

𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥?
💯 Get inspired as you interact with the startup and project booths
💖 Discover entrepreneurship opportunities and resources on campus from NUS departments and also from NUS Enterprise
⛳️ Participate in our signature Scavenger Hunt to learn more about the startups showcasing, and you could win up to $1,000 worth of prizes!

🔗 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕: https://lnkd.in/gsw45SHt

🎟 𝑭𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑵𝑼𝑺 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔! Plus, the first 300 students who sign up using the link and register at the booth ON THE DAY ITSELF will receive a special welcome pack from NUS Enterprise!

Student Volunteers Wanted!

Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) is a nonprofit empowering students to become changemakers through social entrepreneurship.

We’re looking for student volunteers to support us in running our upcoming incubation programme for youths to build meaningful impact projects!

Volunteer Roles:
- Marketing: Create content, manage social media, and drive promotion
- Operations & Community Building: Organize events, manage logistics, and build community
- Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: Connect with sponsors, mentors, and partners.

Why Join?
- Gain real-world experience in marketing, events, and partnerships.
- Expand your network with industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Help drive social impact and support young changemakers.

Be part of something meaningful—apply now here: bit.ly/sicvolunt by 10 November

⭐ Join the Add Venture Forum! ⭐
We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive opportunity to connect with deep tech startups! This dynamic forum is designed for students to participate in engaging roundtable discussions with innovative ventures that are actively looking for interns and full-time hires.

What to Expect:
- Insightful conversations with deep tech startups seeking talent
- Opportunities to explore full-time positions
- Possibilities for project collaborations and part-time work
Don’t miss out on this chance for industry exposure and valuable networking!

Oct 10th, 1-5pm at BLOCK71

👉 Sign up here: https://global.lne.st/news/sg/2024/07/23/addventuresg/
We hope to see you there!

Save the Date – THE NUS Student Innovation Carnival 2024 here!🚀

📅 The NUS Student Innovation Carnival, run by NUS Enterprise, is happening on 16th October at UTown, Stephen Riady Centre L1, from 11am to 4pm! 🚀

🎡 Expect an exciting lineup of events, from Scavenger Hunt, Open Mic Pitching to the SustainPreneurship Quiz, and more!

Here’s why you should attend:
❤️ Learn from fellow students, startup founders and faculty about innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities on NUS campus!
⚠️ Gain quick bites on entrepreneurship and sustainability concepts!
🥇Get the chance to win amazing prizes in our activities – vouchers, coffee machine and an IPAD?!

🎟 Free Registration for all NUS students! Plus, the first 300 students who sign up in the link and register at the booth ON THE DAY ITSELF* will receive a SPECIAL WELCOME PACK full of goodies!
* You will need to show proof of email from us to collect the goodie bags btw 11am to 1pm!
🔗 Sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/NUSSICA2024
❤️ Learn more here

🚀 Join Us for CDE Innovation Day 2024: Discover Tomorrow's Unicorns! 🚀

NUS College of Design and Engineering (CDE) warmly invites you to CDE Innovation Day 2024!

Event Highlights:
🏆 Be inspired by the Eureka and Impact Accelerator pitch competition and vote for the Audience Choice Award.

💭 Hear from visionary founder CEOs as they share insights on innovation.

📡 Explore over 20 booths featuring cutting-edge technologies and enterprise initiatives.

Students attending stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes at 9:25 AM and 1:00 PM (registration required):

🎁 1st Prize: 11-inch iPad Pro WiFi 256GB
🎮 2nd Prize: Oculus Meta Quest 3
🖨️ 3rd Prize: SUNLU Terminator 3 T3 3D Printer Kit

Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit and be part of the excitement, we look forward to seeing you there!

Register now to secure your spot. Breakfast and lunch provided.

🌟 iDP x NOC: Your Launchpad to Innovation 🚀 🌟

Are you passionate about integrating engineering ⚙️, entrepreneurship 💡, and innovation 🔬 to tackle real-world challenges 🌍? The Innovation & Design Programme (iDP) and the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) are your ideal pathways!

🎉 Join us for a fun and engaging talk where we'll explore how iDP and NOC can enrich your NUS journey 🎓. Learn how iDP's project-based curriculum 🛠 and NOC's global exposure ✈️ complement each other to offer unparalleled entrepreneurial opportunities 🚀.

🛠 Tour our state-of-the-art facilities and see impressive projects by past iDP students 💡.

📍 Venue: E7-03-09
📅 Date: 11 October 2024
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📝 Event Outline: Talk by iDP 📢 ➡️ Talk by NOC 🌐 ➡️ Sharing by iDP and NOC students 🤝➡️ Tour of iDP facilities 🏭

🧋 Bubble tea provided after the tour. Hope to see you there! 🎈

👉 Please sign up here:
https://forms.gle/DTFL6QGqXegahdAi9

(P.S. iDP freshmen will receive a welcome gift 🎁 from NOC! 😱👀😉)

The Merlion Digital Exchange Program 2024-2025 with ASEAN Universities

We are on the lookout for 10 students from NUS to engage in meaningful conversations and share experiences with peers from renowned institutions in the region. Partner universities include ESSEC, SMU and SIT in Singapore, pairing with Cambodia (PSE), Vietnam Eastern International University (EIU), Philippines DeLaSalle (DLSU) and Institut Teknologi Indonesia (ITB).

This program is a Digital interaction focusing on cross-culture awareness and Sustainability issues in the region. A competition will be held in the area of Making Tourism more sustainable. Prizes valued at SGD 1,000 each with support from Traveloka.com

Programme Details:
Buddy System: Each NUS participant will be paired with a student from an ASEAN university.
Duration: From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025- 2 to 3 hours per month is required.
Kick-off: 26 October 2024.
Frequency: Monthly Zoom calls.

Sign up here before 6th Oct. For more question, email Cheryl ([email protected])

🚀 Innovating for Sustainability Transition🌍

Join us for an exciting event on Innovating for Sustainability Transition, where we explore groundbreaking ideas driving the shift towards a socially and environmentally sustainable future. 🌱✨

🍃Hear innovative new ideas from the six finalists of the SDG Open Hack NUS edition and gain insights from our panel of distinguished sustainability innovators. This is your chance to learn how we can accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world!

👥 Don’t miss the Panel Discussion on Accelerating Sustainability Transition: Challenges, Opportunities, and Unintended Consequences!

Details
📅 26 Sept 2024, 4-7pm
📍 BLOCK71 Seminar Room, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #02-01, Singapore 133951
🍽 Dinner Provided!

Sign up now to witness sustainable innovations from our SDG Open Hack @ NUS finalist teams like Greater Hive, EcoVolt, Calmico, SUAS, ReBam, and CarbonZero Creations.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/sdgfinals2024

📣 Join our Mentoring Session and take your ideas to the next level! ✨

- Vet your ideas for Competition 10K Green Lane and Hultz Prize
- Connect with experienced mentors for valuable guidance
- Find a project team to collaborate with and unlock even more opportunities

PS: Being in a project team makes it easier to join prototyping workshops and market validation trips in the upcoming Weeks 7, 8 and 9!

🗓 Date: Thursday, 19 September 2024
🕓 Time: 7PM - 9PM (SGT)
📍Venue: CLB Discussion Room 1

Don't miss this chance to elevate your project! 🔥

🌍 SDG Open Hack 2024 - Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) Campus Edition

Are you a student who is passionate in Sustainability and making a sustainable impact to our environment?

Join us for a thrilling 2-day hackathon brought to you by SIC in collaboration with the Global Green Economic Forum!

This is your chance to team up with like-minded peers to tackle real-world sustainability challenges inspired by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

What's in it for you?
🌟 A certificate of participation
🌍 Networking opportunities with students from various faculties
🎯 Transform your ideas into real-world impact
🎓 Exclusive mentorship from industry experts
🏆 The chance to win incredible experiential rewards

Details:
📅 Event Date: 21 & 22 September 2024
📍 Venue: Quest Ventures Office
💻 Register here before 19 September:
https://forms.office.com/r/1k2V7YEVuX

Kickstart your SDG journey with us—your innovative idea could be the next big thing!

Happening right now!! Join us!!

✨ Join us for our Ideation Session — Spark your creativity and develop innovative ideas! 💡

🗓 Date: Thursday, 12 September 2024
🕓 Time: 7PM - 9PM (SGT)
📍Venue: Zoom (Online)

See you there! 🔥

Join the session here (or scan the QR code): https://nus-sg.zoom.us/j/83939622356?pwd=TGrpfQk4CKDKTzFmaGTBxGBS80Qmn8.1
> Meeting ID: 839 3962 2356
> Passcode: 327296

🚀 Ready to unleash your startup potential and experience a cultural exchange like never before?

Social Collider is organizing an Innovate & Connect: SG-Indo Startathon on 14 September, Saturday! 🌏💡

What’s in it for you?
🔥 Founder Stories: Hear from founder who’ve been where you are!
🔥 Venture Insights: Get the latest trends from a Venture Partner at Quest Ventures.
🔥 Expand Your Connections : Collaborate with Indonesian students to create a startup idea in just 3 hours!
🔥 Pitch & Win: Compete in a Mini Pitching Competition for a slice of the $500 prize pool!

Event Details:
📅 Date: 14 Sep, Saturday
🕘 Time: 9am – 4:30pm (or just join the ideation from 1pm - 4:30pm!) (Lunch Provided)
📍 Location: The Meeting Point, 73B Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139966

🚨 Limited spots! Sign up by 10 Sep, 11:59pm and don’t miss out: https://forms.office.com/r/usfGREhbKB