Raising the next generation of Singapore social impact enterprises

Differentiated by a highly customised venture development approach and small cohort size, the TS2 accelerator programme aims to empower bold, innovative impact-driven ventures to develop pathways to sustainable growth. During the 10-week programme, start-up founders and their management teams will work with a rich network of mentors, investors and impact professionals to scale their businesses and amplify their social impact.

TS2 is for technology start-ups that create human-centred social impact in Singapore. Start-ups with varying levels of technological engagement are eligible, ranging from deep tech to light and low tech.

LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS

Connect with resources, mentors and subject matter experts in the collective networks of NUS and raiSE.

Participating start-ups looking to expand beyond Singapore will enjoy access to overseas markets and commercial opportunities through the NUS BLOCK71 global platform.

INDIVIDUALISED SUPPORT

Our programme combines a carefully-curated structured curriculum with a customised development plan, tailored specifically to the need of each start-up.

Designed with an impact-focused lens, the structured curriculum blends business, leadership and governance components of venture-building.

ACCESS TO GRANT FUNDING

TS2 will support selected start-ups with a grant of up to SGD95,000.

To qualify for the grant, the start-up is required to register as a Social Enterprise member of raiSE.

*Subject to Terms and Conditions. Please refer to FAQs.

January, 2024 - Call for Cohort 1 Applications

10th March, 2024 - Closing date for Applications

Mid-April, 2024 - Notify start-ups selected for Cohort 1

End-April, 2024 - Accelerator programme commences

July, 2024 - TS2 Demo Day

We are calling for technology-based start-ups that create human-centric social impact in Singapore.

• Social impact is created in Singapore (ie. beneficiaries are in Singapore)
  • Potential to scale impact beyond Singapore would be an added advantage
• Business is registered in Singapore as a legal entity, excluding Sole Proprietorship and Limited Partnership
• Founding team of at least two people
• Minimally has a MVP and completed market validation
• Eligible start-ups should demonstrate (potential) contribution in one or more of these domains:
  • Inclusive employment opportunities
  • Improving physical and mental health, wellness and safety
  • Increasing financial inclusion and financial security
  • Economic empowerment of marginalised or at-risk groups
  • More equitable access to education opportunities

NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), plays a pivotal role in advancing innovation and entrepreneurship at NUS and beyond. We actively promote entrepreneurship and cultivate global mind-sets and talents through the synergies of experiential learning, active industry partnerships, holistic entrepreneurship support and catalytic entrepreneurship outreach. Our initiatives and global connections support a range of entrepreneurial journeys and foster ecosystem building in new markets. We provide expertise and connections to create successful spin-offs and translate innovations into the marketplace through industry collaboration. These initiatives augment and complement the University’s academic programmes and act as a unique bridge to industry well beyond Singapore's shores.

For more information, please visit https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg

BLOCK71 is an initiative by NUS Enterprise in collaborative and strategic partnerships with established corporates and government agencies. It is a technology-focused ecosystem builder and global business connector which catalyses and aggregates the start-up community, as well as spearheads new initiatives and provides mentorship and growth opportunities in local and global markets. BLOCK71 has supported the growth of 1600+ startups since its establishment in 2011 and has developed presence in 6 countries: Singapore, United States, China, Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam.

For more information, please visit https://block71.co