Alibaba Cloud-SUSS Minor/Certificate in Entrepreneurship Programme

About the Programme

The Alibaba Cloud - SUSS Entrepreneurship Programme is a 30 credit unit bearing incubation programme for startups with a minimum viable product and ready to take their startups to the next level. Through the programme, startups will receive resources, mentorship from industry experts and gain access to local and regional networks. Startups that secure substantial funding or achieve $250k annual revenue will complete the programme and be awarded a Minor or Certificate in Entrepreneurship. 

Curriculum Plan

For students who are enrolling/enrolled after July 2023

New Curriculum

Programme Highlights

This Certificate/Minor in Entrepreneurship in partnership with Alibaba Cloud was launched in the July 2017 semester.

In order to attain the Certificate/Minor, students need to secure funding OR achieve S$250,000 annual revenue for their startups.

The programme includes:

• Introduction to Cloud Computing by Alibaba Cloud
• Option to read any SUSS CET Courses¹ that startups deem relevant
• Alibaba Cloud Credits¹
• Mentorship by Alibaba Cloud, C-level industry experts and advisors
• Recommendation to Enterprise Singapore for StartupSG Founder Grant¹
• Kickstart Fund¹
• No course fee²

¹ Terms and Conditions apply.
² However, there is a non-refundable registration fee of $60.00 (excluding GST).

Programme Fees

There is no course fee.

The registration fee for members of the public to apply for this program is $60.00 (excluding GST) per person for an e-application, payable online only.

Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply:

Any individual who has developed a working prototype or is running their own startup, including

• Current full-time or part-time SUSS students from any cohort and any programme
• Current students of other Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
• Current Local Polytechnic students
• Members of the public who fulfill CET admission eligibility criteria
• Groups of students who are working for the same startup or business proposal may select a maximum of 3 members

In addition, please make sure that at least one team member is a

• Singaporean or Permanent Resident (PR).
  

Assessment criteria for business proposal applications:

• Uniqueness of business concept
• Feasibility of the business model
• Strength of management team
  
• Working prototype
• Incorporated within the last 5 years
• Clear and scalable business model

Assessment criteria to receive Certificate/Minor:

1. Participation in the Cloud Computing Course by Alibaba Cloud
2. Participation in the Demo Day organised by SUSS and Alibaba Cloud

* Individuals who want to attain the Certificate/Minor need to be part of the pitch for the Q&A

    3. Startups who have earned an annual revenue of SGD250,000 OR secured funding from any one of the following, with proof of funding submitted:

• Venture Capitalist
• Angel Investor
• Incubator Programme
• Accelerator Programme
• Government Grants (includes Startup SG Founder Grant)

Timeline

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Registrations are closed for our current run. Register your interest for our next run now!

Startup SG Founder Grant

Teams in the Alibaba Cloud - SUSS Entrepreneurship Programme who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the Startup SG Founder Grant through SUSS. Speak to your account managers to find out more, or reach out to us at [email protected].

Our Partners

Partners	Products & Services
	Mentorship Build your skills and startups by accessing 20K+ Expert Mentors in Design, Growth, Product and more! Request for Service
	Digital Business Card & Networking Service Elevate your connections, with networking on autopilot. Priced at a one-time cost of $450 for lifetime usage. 50% corporate discount to SUSS startups.
	Business Matching & News Publication Get access to insights, updates, and resources that let you learn more and connect with investors and startups in Southeast Asia. Contribute your article and get featured.
	Software Development Founders as part of the SUSS Entrepreneurship programme get 2 months of free development support and 4 months of free hosting. Useful to launch and iterate quickly to validate with early customers. Rate Card - Apance Valid until September 2024
	Co-working Space Co-working arrangements workspace, networking incubator space. Promotion rate from S$188/hour + 10% discount based on the promotion rate. T&C applies.
	Project Management Project Management tools, resources & templates for each stage of a startup's journey. 6 months of new Plus plans, including unlimited Notion AI! Start and scale your company on Notion.
	Market Research YouGov is an international online research data and analytics technology group. You can explore, plan, activate and track marketing activities using our connected audience + brand data. Rate Card - YouGov
	Health & Beauty Bringing you healthcare products such as home-test kits that are designed for ease of use, helping individuals mitigate various health risks and factors that can affect their quality of life. 10% discount on all products. 5% discount on all services.
	Digital Marketing Digital marketing: paid/organic and search/social (SEO, SEM, SMM, etc.) Marketing/strategic sales: identifying & managing platforms & other marketing-related services 15% off all selected services.
	Corporate Gifts 5% discount entire cart with no minimum purchase (Click to browse)
	As one of our select partners, your startups can access up to 30% off their first year of HubSpot through your unique partner link (UPL), along with educational resources, plus a free digital goodie bag with discounts and offers from Asana, Dropbox, LinkedIn Ads Credits, and more. Startups can apply via your UPL or by entering the partner code on hubspot.com/startups.
	TRUSTY.SG provides company incorporation, corporate secretarial, DPO outsourcing, accounting and taxation, payroll management, HR and a comprehensive suite of corporate administrative services for startups and SMEs. Website Link: www.trusty.sg Rate Card Link: Trusty Rate Card

Mentorship

The Alibaba Cloud - SUSS Entrepreneurship Programme is supported by a variety of industry experts and startup advisors.

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Frequently Asked Questions