I&E Practicum@SoC - S$10,000 grant to start your business

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I&E Practicum@SoC grant

If you have an innovative idea for a startup venture, do apply for the I&E Practicum@SoC grant!  If awarded, you get a cool $10,000 to work on it further to determine if it can be turned into a real business.
The grant is for one year and is intended for a small team.  While the applicant needs to be from SoC, other members of the team could be from other schools.  In fact, a team comprising students from different disciplines is encouraged.  A diverse team with complementary skills is a strong team.
Eligibility:- The project must be carried out by the student applicant or team and not be part of a project initiated by a Company.
- The main applicant must remain a student during the one-year duration of the grant.

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
  • Is there a competitive or differentiating edge to your innovation?
  • Is there a sizable market and a clearly defined initial target market?
  • Does the team have the competencies to deliver?
  • Have you done sufficient research on the market need and competition?
  • Having a demonstrable prototype is an advantage
Closing Date: 9 September 2019 (6pm)
How to Apply:
Step 1: Read the FAQ
Step 2: Download and complete the application form
Step 3: Prepare a slide deck of not more than 10 slides to explain your idea following the points to be covered in the application form
Step 4: Submit the completed form in PDF format and the slide deck to comangcl@nus.edu.sg

If you are interested to start your own companies or have any questions, please contact us!

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