The SUSS Global Impact Startup Challenge is a celebration of diversity, uniting aspiring entrepreneurs from the United Kingdom, Indonesia, China, and beyond. Hosted by the SUSS Entrepreneurship Office, this challenge offers a unique platform for individuals from various backgrounds to connect, learn, and collaborate on ventures tackling some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Participants dive into immersive workshops and collaborative sessions that bring advanced Lean Startup methodologies to life. Through hands-on tools like the Javelin Board and Value Proposition Canvas, they sharpen their business ideas and craft strategies to drive meaningful change. The challenge cultivates a diverse and inclusive environment, empowering entrepreneurs to dream big and create solutions that make a lasting impact on a global scale.
Students at Launchpad @ one-north to understand the Singapore startup ecosystem.
After an intensive five-day journey, participants showcased their ideas at Demo Day, presenting to a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs and key figures from the startup ecosystem.
The judges are deeply focused, attentively listening to the pitches and thoughtfully assessing the ideas presented (From left to right: Dr Kelvin Tan, Head of SUSS Minor in Applied Ageing Studies Programme, Mr Lim Song Joo, Founder of BWG Academy and CEO of Seed of Success, Mr Alzate, SUSS Specialist (Entrepreneurship) and Ms Tanvi Thombre, Greenairy Designer and Founder of Rainshadow Studio).
Securing third place is “Delicate Delivery”, a speedy yet secure service for transporting fragile items like flowers and plants.
Team Delicate Delivery enthusiastically responds to the judges' questions (From left to right: Wang Yong Qi and Honey Lio).
In second place is “Buddy!”, an app designed to connect lonely international students with each other.
Members from Buddy! explaining their innovative approach, the team keeps the judges intrigued and engaged (From left ro right: Milen Rutter, Bryan Hoe and Raihan Naufal).
Clinching first place in the inaugural edition of the Global Impact Startup Challenge is Heartlanders! This startup connects international students with Singapore's micro-SMEs, driving business growth through impactful, no-cost partnerships.
Team Heartlanders passionately elaborates on their ideas, impressing the judges with their depth of knowledge (From left to right: Sharon Jandu, Daren Lo and Liu Man Wai).
The success of this inaugural event highlights the power of global connections in driving innovation. It is a testament to how diverse minds, united by a common goal, can craft solutions that transcend boundaries. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our esteemed partners—Action Community for Entrepreneurship, St Luke's ElderCare, Alibaba Cloud, and others—for their vital role in making this event a success.
Ready to be part of the next wave of change-makers?
Join our online info session on 16 September 2024 and start your journey with the Impact Startup Challenge