Venture Builder - Silver Track

Venture Builder (Silver Track)

The Venture Builder Programme-Silver Track is an 12-week programme for individuals aged 50 years and above who are looking to embark on entrepreneurial journeys.

Recognising the potential and value of the Silver Age community, this programme seeks to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to create and manage their own ventures.

OUR COURSE BROCHURE

The SUSS Venture Builder (VB) Programme is an immersive training programme designed to nurture and help the budding entrepreneur within you to launch a successful impact-driven venture. Participants will undergo intensive training and coaching where they will learn essential skills needed to build their own business with confidence and success.

Sponsored & Equity-Free	Mentor	Post-Programme Funding
The VB programme is entirely equity-free and a kickstart funding of S$4,500 is provided by donors to support the impact venture of each participant, upon completion of the deliverables.	Each participant will be paired with an experienced mentor who will provide mentorship and guidance, helping you progress from idea stage to initial launch.	Access up to S$25,000 equity-free funding. All participants are fast-tracked for the Ngee Ann Kongsi-SUSS Social Impact Grant or LCG NPO Kickstart Fund.
Co-working space	Social Impact focused
VB participants have access to the co-working space in the Venture Builder room at SUSS for the duration of the programme.	At SUSS, we guide our startups towards both profitability and purpose. Our goal is to support the development of impactful ventures that achieve a double bottom line.

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.

Open to Singaporeans who are:

Young Seniors (Aged 50 & Above)
Able to commit to a duration of 12 weeks

Application Requirements	Please ensure you have your pitch deck (if available) and resume ready before submitting your application.
Selection	SUSS will select each applicant based on: Entrepreneurial potential – experience, passion, skillsets, etc Potential and feasibility of the business idea Highly resourceful with good networks Intellectually nimble and an eye for collaborative possibilities Able to tackle challenging situations with finesse and determination Experience as an entrepreneur or in a startup will be an added advantage Passionate to build and grow a business of their own Able to contribute a business idea in any of the following domains: Early Childhood, Gerontology / Elderlies, Psychology / Mental Health, Education Technology, Fintech / Blockchain, E-commerce / Marketing, Social Services, SME Digital Transformation; will be an added advantage
Interviews with shortlisted applicants	Only shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to participate in an online interview. Online interviews will be conducted in 2 batches: First Batch: For applicants who applied by 1 December 2024, interviews will be scheduled from 9-13 December 2024. Second Batch: For applicants who applied by 5 January 2024, interviews will be scheduled from 6-12 January 2025.
Duration & Period of	10 Feb 2025 to 05 May 2025
Application Date	Now to 5 January 2025

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The Mrs Lee Choon Guan Enterprising Spirit Fund supports programmes which prioritize seniors, enabling them to remain active and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

The Ngee Ann Kongsi - SUSS Impact Grant was established in 2022 to encourage and inspire entrepreneurial students to work on their startup ideas and promote social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship in Gerontology (Geron-preneurship).

There will be two applicant tracks for the Ngee Ann Kongsi - SUSS Impact Grant:

1. Gerontology Track

2. Social Impact Track

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Venture Builder (Silver Track)

Overview of Silver Track

Programme Features

Programme Fees

There is no course fee.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Application Process

Funding & Support

Mrs Lee Choon Guan Enterprising Spirit Fund.

Ngee Ann Kongsi

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