Singapore University of Social Sciences

The Impact Startup Challenge series of courses offers a platform for students to generate ideas, test, validate and pivot their proposals through immersing them into start-up scenes in both Singapore and overseas destinations to meet potential co-founders, connect with expert advisors and learn from a global ecosystem. It is a known fact that good ideas do not automatically translate into good businesses. The process of testing, validating and pivoting is critical for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to develop ideas that translate into value-adding businesses. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the problem they are trying to solve, teams will get to put their ideas and assumptions to the test, and pivot them along the way through the feedback they garner. Students will be able to evaluate if their ideas are worth pursuing and proceed with design of their first prototype. Entrepreneurs stand a higher chance of success if they belong to an ecosystem. Learning from those who have successfully built and grown companies, as well as from those who failed, and seeking opportunities to connect with experts in deep domain areas, are key to successfully build a sustainable business.