Events Calendar

2011

GEW Opening Ceremony and Innovative Showcase

8 November 2011, 10.00am - 5.00pm

Join us as we kick off GEW Singapore 2011. Visit our Innovative Showcase exhibits, comprising of innovative projects from selected schools and startups from SPRING’s YES! scheme and young startups.

The Opening Ceremony is by invitation only. The Innovative Showcase is open to public.

Venue
The Open Space outside The Cathay, 2 Handy Road

Enquiry/Registration
May Chan / Janice Tan
may_chan@spring.gov.sg / janicezx_tan@spring.gov.sg


Entrepreneurs Unplugged

8 November 2011, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Take part in thought-provoking discussions with home-grown entrepreneurs as they share their insights on a wide range of entrepreneurship issues. Take this opportunity to interact with these established entrepreneurs. The event will be open to the general public. Registration time is from 5.30pm to 6.15pm. Those interested in attending will need to register at the registration counter and can proceed to attend the event.

Organised by Start-Up@Singapore

Venue                          
Hon Sui Sen Memorial Auditorium, NUS Business School

Enquiry/Registration
Dipika Suresh
dipika.suresh@startup.org.sg

Website
http://www.flickevents.com/entrepreneurs-unplugged-2011

Mobile-Boss Training

9 November 2011, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Keen to be the next Mobile-Boss? Come learn the necessary skills and knowledge to establish and grow a business on the mobile internet.

Organised by Temasek Polytechnic

Venue
Temasek Polytechnic, 21 Tampines Ave 1

Enquiry/Registration
Angie
t02543@tp.edu.sg

Website
www.tp.edu.sg/home/life/entrepreneurship/ent_edu.htm


 
Entrepreneurial Pathways

10 November 2011, 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Visit companies to understand the business and meet the owners. Gain insights into starting and sustaining a business.

Only 40 places open for each pathway.  2-way transport provided from Temasek Polytechnic to destination. 

Organised by Temasek Polytechnic

Venue
Path A - Mycofarm Pte Ltd
Path B - Edifice Pte Ltd
Path C - Ice Cream Chefs

Enquiry/Registration
Angie
t02543@tp.edu.sg

Website
www.tp.edu.sg/home/life/entrepreneurship/ent_edu.htm


Discovered! Young Bosses Unveiled

11 November 2011, 11.00am - 6.00pm

Organized by SMU Real Business and Hatched Inc, this event is to highlight and exhibit small businesses started by young adults who have overcome all odds to reach where they are today. We have a full day of program, so check us out at our website!

Event is open to public and free!

Venue
Singapore Management University
T-Junction (near Bras Basah Mrt Station)

Enquiry/Registration
Yvonne Lim
yvonnevlim@gmail.com

Website

www.hatchedinc.com


The Kauffman Experience

11 November 2011, 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Break away from the conventional Q&A dialogues and take the chance to get up close and personal with homecoming Kauffman Global scholars,sharing on the entrepreneurial culture in the United States.

Registration is free!

Organised by Nanyang Technological University

Venue
NTU, Research TechnoPlaza, 2nd Storey, BorderX Block

Enquiry/Registration
ntc@ntu.edu.sg  

Website http://www.ntc.ntu.edu.sg/globalpartnership/global/Pages/KauffmanFoundation.aspx


Shell LiveWire Inter-ITE Enterprise Challenge 2011

11 November 2011, 1.00pm - 5.00pm

Calling all ITE students! Take up the challenge to work your creative and enterprising minds. Send us your creative business proposals and innovative product ideas. Open to ITE colleges only.

Organised by ITE College West

Venue
ITE College West, 1 Choa Chu Kang Grove

Enquiry/Registration
livewire@ite.edu.sg


MAAD (Market of Artists and Designers)

11 November 2011, 5.00pm - 12.00midnight

Calling all night owls: Come down to MAAD to see and buy an array of original design works and creative items. Open till late.

Organised by MAAD

Venue
red dot design museum, 28 Maxwell Road, red dot traffic building (3 minutes walk from Tanjong Pagar Station)

Enquiry/Registration
ask@maad.sg / 6534 7194

Website
http://www.facebook.com/goMAAD


Take up “The ICE Challenge – Bringing ICE to Life”

12 November 2011, 9.30am - 5.30pm

Organized by Citi-NIE Financial Literacy Hub for Teachers to enhance entrepreneurship awareness and outreach. This business competition is open to all primary and secondary schools. Registration is FREE!

Be the next challenger to take on ICE!

Organised by Citi-NIE Financial Literacy Hub for Teachers

Event day is open to public!

Venue
Changi City Point

Enquiry/Registration
Lisa Wong
register@icechallenge.biz

Website
www.icechallenge.biz


Rainmakers 2011 - To Product/Market Fit and Beyond held in conjunction with GEW 2011

12 November 2011, 9.30am - 1.30pm

Come supercharge your understanding of the seed funding landscape in Silicon Valley and Singapore from our cross-continental panel of investors, featuring partners from Mozilla WebFWD, Andreessen Horowitz, K9 Ventures, Neoteny Labs, Founder Institute and Astia. We will also have the founders of Asian Food Channel and 2359 Media sharing their insights from a founder’s perspective. Part of this event will be telecasted live from Silicon Valley, and complemented by a local panel at NUS University Hall. A networking segment over refreshments will conclude the proceedings of the conference.

Venue
NUS University Hall Auditorium, Lee Kong Chian Wing, Level 2, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road

Enquiry/Registration
hello@rainmakers.co
http://rainmakers3sg.eventbrite.com/

Website
rainmakers.co


 
SOE Awards 2011

14 November 2011, 6.00pm - 10.00pm

The Spirit of Enterprise promotes and encourages entrepreneurship in Singapore, especially to  youths, and recognises well-deserved SMEs by honouring them at the annual Spirit of Enterprise Awards Gala Dinner.

Attendance is by invitation only.

Organised by Spirit of Enterprise

Venue
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, 392 Havelock Road

Enquiry/Registration
Kelly Teoh
kelly@soe.org.sg   

Website
www.soe.org.sg


Cash Flow Competition

15 November 2011, 8.00am - 11.30am

Calling all secondary school students to join in  the Cashflow Game! Learn accounting, finance and investing concepts in a fun and exciting way.

Registration is free!

Organised by Outram Secondary School

Venue
Outram Secondary School, 3 York Hill

Enquiry/Registration
Serene Cheong
cheong_wenxin_serene@moe.edu.sg  

Website
http://www.outramsec.moe.edu.sg/   


The University of Adelaide, Singapore eChallenge 2011

15 November 2011, 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Forum and Award Presentation

This forum brings together an aspiring young entrepreneur, a technopreneur and an intrapreneur to explore their individual journeys; how global trends, technology advancements and evolving business models have influenced their thinking and shaped their strategies.

Organised by Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre

Venue
Asian Civilisations Museum, Ngee Ann Auditorium, 1 Empress Place

Enquiry/Registration
Registration is free.
Carolyn Sing
carolyn@NAA.edu.sg

Website
http://talents.naa.edu.sg/talents-showcase/echallenge/forum-award-presentation


YEA Innovation Fiesta

16 November 2011, 1.30pm - 5.00pm

Celebrate with us as we showcase exciting product prototypes and business innovations from primary schools to tertiary institutes.

Organised by Youth Enterprise Academy and TalentpreneurHub

Venue
The Plaza, Level 1, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, S(188064)

Enquiry/Registration
Mohamed Fadly
education@yea.sg


Young Entrepreneurs Forum 2011

16 November 2011, 2.00pm - 6.00pm

Be inspired by the sharing of young business entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs. Also learn how to kick-start new ventures from the experts at the session.

Organised by Singapore Polytechnic

Venue
Auditorium, Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road

Enquiry/Registration
Annie Sung
AnnieSung@sp.edu.sg

Website
http://www.sp.edu.sg/wps/portal/vp-spws/spws.i.entrepreneurshipinsp


Affiliates' corner

16 November 2011, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Affiliates’ corner brings together, intellectual property owners, and experienced professionals to promote commercialization of innovations through generation of start-ups.  Registration is free!

Organised by Singapore Management University

Venue
SMU Lounge, Administration Building Level 9, 81 Victoria Street

Enquiry/Registration
Anne Cheng
annecheng@smu.edu.sg


Startup Asia: Top strategies for cashing in Asia’s Innovation Boom

16 November 2011, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

This Startup Asia panel reveals the winning strategies of a new generation of entrepreneurs who no longer look to Facebook, Amazon and eBay for cues but are crafting their own business models, going global, and scoring IPOs on Wall Street. Young upstarts in Asia are getting ahead with a toolbox of tactics, from mobile, e-commerce, gaming, social networks, biomedical and cleantech deals. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor or tech whiz, here’s your guide to a successful trek in Startup Asia territory.

Venue
Plug-In@BLK 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent
#02-18, Ayer Rajah Industrial Estate

Registration
http://www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise/registration/nec/startup.html

Website
http://www.nusentrepreneurshipcentre.sg/


National Biz Pitch Challenge 2011

17 November 2011, 2.00pm - 5.00pm

So you think you can pitch a business proposal? Or you don’t know how? Then take this chance to learn how to develop innovative business ideas and use creative presentation techniques on social media platforms to persuade and attract potential investors!

Online Registration is required.

Organised by Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Venue
Entrepreneurships-Connect@Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Bloack 72, Level 1, 535 Clementi Road

Enquiry/Registration
Tan Lam Keong
tlk1@np.edu.sg

Registration: https://www.np.edu.sg/apps1/npnet/eventregistration/public/Register.aspx?rand=5qKm/KlX15w=

Website
http://baweb.np.edu.sg


Shell LiveWIRE Business Legends, Icons & Mavericks Talk

17 November 2011, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Successful entrepreneurs, Ms Sabrina from Skin Inc and Mr Clarence from The Blogshop will share their experiences on starting up and get us thinking more creatively about the concept of an enterprise as well as the qualities of successful entrepreneurs.

Organised by ITE College West

Venue
ITE College West Auditorium, 1 Choa Chu Kang Grove

Enquiry/Registration
Lee Pui Kuan
lee_pui_kuan@ite.edu.sg


TEDxKRP “Global Vision for Innovative and Impactful Social Businesses”

17 November 2011, 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Couldn’t get enough of the previous TEDxKRP in March? Catch it again on the 17th of November in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week!

Join us to find out the diverse international perspectives on creating social impact through business.

Venue
Auditorium, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244

Registration
http://www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise/registration/nec/TEDxKRP2.html

Website
http://www.nusentrepreneurshipcentre.sg/


Junior Achievement Titan Workshop & Competition

17 November 2011, 9.00am - 5.00pm and 18 November 2011, 9.00am - 1.00pm

Become the JA Titan of Industry! Learn how to run a virtual company and compete in a computer-simulated business environment.

Organised by Junior Achievement

Venue
ITE Bishan
Auditorium, 2nd Level

Enquiry/Registration
admin.sg@ja.org


Shell LiveWIRE Award Presentation Ceremony

18 November 2011, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit as we recognise the young, innovative and enterprising recipients of the awards.

Venue
ITE College East

Enquiry/Registration
livewire@ite.edu.sg

Website
www.livewiresingapore.com.sg/awards


YEAN presents “Closing the Entrepreneurial Gap”

18 November 2011, 4.00pm - 8.00pm

Closing the Entrepreneurial Gap brings you first-hand opinions from the tech industry leaders in China, on technological innovation, idea and execution. Entrepreneurs and businessmen based in Beijing will share what it takes to succeed in this land of opportunities.

Venue
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, NUS University Town

Registration
http://yean-gewnus.eventbrite.com/

Website
http://www.nusentrepreneurshipcentre.sg/


nEbO Eco-Flea

19 November 2011, 11.00am - 8.00pm

Want to be the next big entrepreneur? Have great ideas to market your products? Set up a stall at nEbO Flea Market & be a BOSS for the day! Come down and join us, be it to set up or patronize the stalls! Save the earth by bringing your own reusable bags on that day.

Registration fee: $10 (nEbO member), $20 (non-nEbO member, inclusive of 1 yr nEbO membership)

Organised by nEbO and NTUC Club

Venue
The Alley @ Downtown East

Enquiry/Registration
Register with Ms Vanessa Tay @ vanessa_tay@nebo.com.sg latest by 16 October 2011

Website
http://www.nebo.sg/Community/CommunityEvent.aspx?id=8434a2e3-18df-41e4-bd65-b056f4bcfced


eGlobal Award Presentation Ceremony

19 November 2011, 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Watch  this year’s winning environmental video clip and celebrate with the team at this ceremony.

Open to public!

Venue
ITE College East, 10 Simei Avenue

Enquiry/Registration
Liew Jia Shing
Liew_Jia_Shing@ite.edu.sg


READYTOFLY Breakfast Session with Entrepreneurs

19 November 2011

Join us over breakfast with entrepreneurs and understand their psychology of success and what make them tick. Meet them in person and find out what it takes to succeed in the world of business, Open to youths only (ages 16 to 23). Breakfast will be provided.

Strictly through registration only.
No walk-in allowed.

Time
9am to 11am. Please arrive by 8.30am

Venue
TCC Cafe (exact venue will be emailed to registrants)

Registration
http://www.traininggearasia.com/1080-2/


Republic Polytechnic National Pushcart Challenge 2011

19-20 November 2011, 10.00am - 10.00pm

Come on down to City Square Mall to watch secondary school students pit their entrepreneurial skills against one another to win the title of National Pushcart Challenge Champion.

No registration required.

Organised by Republic Polytechnic

Venue
City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road

Enquiry/Registration
Jacqueline Wu
jacqueline_wu@rp.sg

Website
http://www.rp.edu.sg/cie/YE/