With the provision of a subsidy approved by Spring Singapore, Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will only need to pay subsidized course fees of $600 SGD. SGFI will also be giving out between 5 to 8 scholarships to 5 Foreigner Applicants who are accepted worth S$500 per accepted founder.

Early Admissions
Apply by the Early Admissions Deadline of September 25th, 2011.
For a limited time only: apply early and the Institute will waive the $50 SGD Application Fee. There are three additional benefits to applying early. First, you have two chances to be accepted, as your application will be reviewed now, and then once again on the Final Application deadline. Second, if accepted, you have more time to review the course materials and prepare for the program. Third, you are guaranteed a position in the program, which tends to fill up very quickly.

To apply please go http://founderinstitute.com/apply/singapore

The annual Creative Industries (CI) Fair is back – this year, we’ve themed it around ‘Fuel Up’. Take it to mean your daily cuppa, or any other pick-me-up. This two-day fair is definitely something you’ll want to pick up on if you’re interested in the creative industries. It’ll showcase numerous training opportunities to either enter the industries or to sharpen your skills and advance your career.

This year, the participating training providers, employers and partners come from the following sub-sectors:

• Arts and Culture
• Design
• Media & Communications

Training and career opportunities in these sectors will be showcased through presentations, forums, workshops and demonstrations. Fuel up on palpable creative vibes as you interact with key industry players and professionals from these industries at the fair.

The WSQ is a national credentialing system that trains and recognises adult workers for competencies they need to stay employable. No academic pre-requisite is required for admission into the CI WSQ training programmes.

To find out more about the event, please visit the website.

The Science Festival takes on a new focus and theme every year. In 2009, people were encouraged to ask the fundamental questions that drive all scientific enquiries through the theme, “Ask Why”. In 2010, the theme took everyone a step further, discovering the answers to their own questions through simple experiments – to “Know Why”. This year’s theme, the final instalment of the “trilogy”, reminds everyone of what sparks the curiosity in children that make them ask “Why Not?”. This theme is bolstered by more than 100 events, seminars and shows spread over three weeks, to provide an exciting and engaging time for the young and old, for youths, adults and families.

The festival begins with a bang at SunTec Convention Hall 401 from 22 – 28 July with 3 mass carnivals “under one roof”! Join us at

• X-periment!,
• Kids Science Fest!, and,
• Gene Fest!

• be entertained by guest performers such as Jim Lenz and The Droidz (from the US), and, …
• our own SCS science educators at the “Boiling Hot & Cold! Science Shows” and “The Fmood Show”.

• In addition to the above, the festival has a range of workshops and seminars to whet your interests.

The above activities are for all age groups.



For programmes updates, please visit http://www.sciencefest.sg/.

” Nurtures Innovation for Commercialisation ” by Dr Howard Califano, Director, SMART Innovation Centre.

Dr Howard Califano leads and manages the overall operation of the Innovation Centre. He will share on the role of the Innovation Centre in nurturing innovations which includes the Innovation Grant for Researchers and Explorer Grant for students.

Howard has founded, held executive management positions, acted as Member of the Board of Directors and CEO of multiple companies in the United States and Asia. He was Consulting Director of Bio*One Capital Pte Ltd and acted as the interim CEO of several of their portfolio companies. Howard was the CEO of Johns Hopkins Singapore and The Johns Hopkins-NUH International Medical Centre where he led and managed a team of 80 researchers, physicians, administrators and staff, to establish a Center of Excellence in research, education and patient care. From 1995 to 1999, Howard was Assistant Dean of The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, where he was responsible for its business development activities, including the Office of Technology Licensing which is tasked to commercialise all medical discoveries originating at Hopkins. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a Juris Doctorate from University of Maryland.

“Singapore – Portal for Foreign Start-ups Into China? ” by Ms Kareen Looi

Ms Kareen Looi is a partner at Nairos, a medical device accelerator that recently moved from San Jose, CA to Singapore.  Prior to Nairos, she was the CEO-founder of Setagon, Inc, a startup which developed several proprietary stent technologies, including a metallic nanoporous surface modification technology for medical devices such as coronary stents. Setagon obtained over US$5.5 million in venture financing and was acquired by Medtronic.  Kareen played a lead role in managing Setagon’s patent portfolio, its finances, and the execution of its business and work plan, right up to the acquisition.

She holds a LLB (Honors) from the National University of Singapore. She also practiced as an attorney at Drew & Napier before obtaining her MBA from the Darden graduate business school at the University of Virginia.

“Nurturing Innovators – Singapore-Stanford Biodesign” by Mr Peh Ruey Feng, Fellowship Head for Program

Mr Peh Ruey Feng is responsible for overseeing the Asian phase of the Fellowship training and in launching the Biodesign Class in Singapore. Concurrently, Ruey is an Entrepreneur-In-Residence of the A*STAR MedTech Initiative Office. Ruey was a founding member, IP and R&D Manager of Silicon Valley startup Voyage Medical, where he led the company’s IP portfolio development and introduced advance product innovations that led to Voyage’s ablation program.

Ruey was named the Lucile Parkard Fellow 08/09 of Stanford University’s Biodesign Program where innovations he developed resulted in 2 spin-off companies. Ruey started his career in Silicon Valley as an R&D engineer with startup USGI Medical developing incisionless surgical devices for gastrointestinal diseases. Ruey is an inventor on 43 US patents and applications, and winner of both the Silicon Valley Boomers and the Stanford E-Challenge Business Plan competitions. Ruey was named Singapore’s “Top 50 Youths to Watch” in 2005. Ruey holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) and a Minor in Technopreneurship from the National University of Singapore.

To sign up for this event, please register online. For enquiries, please contact afiliates@smu.edu.sg

AFFILIATES’ CORNER (AC )
Affiliates’ Corner brings together, intellectual property owners, and experienced professionals to promote commercialization of innovations through generation of start-ups. AC is held on third Wednesday every month at the SMU Faculty Lounge.

Academic Affiliate Programme
The Academic Affiliate Programme (AAP) has collaborations with Institutes of higher learning, research institutions in Singapore and abroad. It sources IPs best suited for a start-up company from its collaborators to promote to experienced professionals at AC.

Academic Affiliate Development Grant
The grant is set up to encourage multi-disciplinary development teams i.e. consisting of students from different faculties  or across universities and polytechnics. Capped at $10,000 per project, the fund can be used to develop prototype or mock-up. Successful applicants will be provided with incubation services, business mentors and specialised training in entrepreneurship.

IPs for Commercialisation
All participants with IPs suitable for a start-up company are welcome to pitch on commercialization of their IPs at the AC. Please contact us for details.

FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ – For existing entrepreneurs to improve their business. FastTrac GrowthVenture provides the tools and support to carefully review and evaluate important aspects of a business, explore next stage growth and opportunity, as well as to reshape existing business for future profitability and improved business performance. Each course consists of 10 sessions, run over two weeks, and includes facilitated discussion and activities, networking, small peer groups, guest speakers and coaching sessions. Participants work on their own business ventures throughout the programme. There programmes will be held between July to August 2011. There is a fee of $500 SGD for the class. Successful applicants will be provided with instructions on how to pay once they have been accepted into the programme.

If interested, please email to ida_startup@ida.gov.sg or Charlene_WONG@ida.gov.sg

Singapore’s efforts to develop the media sector is guided by the Singapore Media Fusion’s blueprint. Our Government spearheaded several key initiatives in the interactive & digital media (IDM) space to create a vibrant sector. Encouraged by the huge growth potential, many have started businesses in the media industry. Given the ever evolving technologies, not only entrepreneurs, potential investors and other relevant stakeholders alike would need to understand the dynamics of this industry in order to be successful.

SVCA is pleased to invite you to a sharing and networking session focusing on the media industry, details as follow:

Date:    20^th July 2011 (Wed)

Time:   6:00 – 9:00 pm

Venue: Glassroom Café

80 Stamford Road

#02-03, Singapore 178902

Singapore Management University (near the School of Information Systems)

Programme Outline:

6:00 pm   Registration

6:15 pm   Opening Address: An Overview of the Investment Opportunity in the Interactive & Digital Media

6:20 pm   Panel Discussion: Finding the Right Partner in Growing My Media Business

7:00 pm   Q & A

7:15 pm   Networking Dinner

Registration Fee:

SVCA / MDA Portfolio Companies: SGD10/pax

BANSEA/TiE : SGD15/pax

Others : SGD50/pax

Please RSVP with your name, designation, email, mobile number and company represented to: event@svca.org.sg by 15^th July 2011. Kindly note that participation can only be secured with payment to SVCA by 18^th July 2011. Details of speakers will follow.

This is a great platform for industry players, individual investors, VCs and anyone who has an interest to learn more about the media industry to network.

This event is supported by the Media Development Authority

The US MAC will spend a total of four weeks in Singapore training emerging Singapore technology companies in the Kauffman FastTrac® entrepreneurial education program.   FastTrac® is a hands-on program that gives entrepreneurs the tools they need to plan, manage and run their companies.

IDA will be offering two of the Kauffman FastTrac® courses in Singapore:

•             FastTrac® TechVenture™ is designed for technology and life science entrepreneurs.  It provides the tools to develop and/or hone the skills needed, as a technology entrepreneur, to understand the business behind the technology – skills to start, operate, fund, and grow a technology or life-sciences business.  Have you just started a company?  Or do you have a great idea but need to know how to get started?

•             FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ helps existing entrepreneurs improve their business.  It provides the tools and support to carefully review and evaluate important aspects of your business, explore next stage growth and opportunity, and reshape your existing business for future profitability and improved business performance.  Do you have a young technology business that already has a product and customers but want to grow?

Each course consists of 10 sessions which in includes facilitated discussions and activities, networking, small peer groups, a guest speaker and coaching sessions. Participants work on their own business ventures throughout the program.

Each class is limited to 20 students.

The schedule for the Kauffman FastTrac® sessions will be furnished shortly, but most likely from alternate weekdays between July – August 2011. Classes are either held in the day time, or a mixture between day-time and evening periods. There will also be 3 hours allocated for each day for 1-1 mentoring. Prior arrangements with the mentors is recommended.

The application period runs now and a limited time only.  There is a fee of $500 SGD for the class.  Successful applicants will be provided with instructions on how to pay once they have been accepted into the program.

Echelon 2011 will be the biggest ever edition of Asia’s best startup launchpad event. It will discover Southeast Asia’s best startups on an all new scale.

Key Dates
Jan–Mar 2011: Call for submissions from startups throughout Asia, focusing on Southeast Asia
Apr-May 2011: Echelon 2011 Startup Exhibition application opens
April 19, 2011: Singapore Satellite
April 21, 2011: Malaysia Satellite, Kuala Lumpur
April 29, 2011: Indonesia Satellite, Jakarta.
May 5, 2011: Hong Kong Satellite.
June 16–17, 2011: Echelon 2011 at University Cultural Centre, National University of Singapore.

Contact
For general enquiries, drop us an e-mail at Contact [at] e27 [dot] sg
For Launchpad enquiries: Sabrina Wee, Sabrina [at] e27 [dot] sg
For exhibition & sponsorship enquiries: Gabriel Yang, Gabriel [at] e27 [dot] sg
For those interested in the event or the tickets purchase, please visit the event website.

The rapid changes in market conditions and occurrence of disasters have propelled the need for organisations to put in place business recovery plans. Depending on the companies’ preparation and readiness, it may spell the difference between success and failure, profits and mega losses.

Join us for an enriching session as Singapore Business Awards Businessman of the year, Mr Chia Kim Piow (Chairman & Managing Director of Rotary Engineering Limited) and Enterprise winner, Mr Robert Yap (Chairman & CEO of YCH Group) share on how to react to changing market conditions brought by unforeseen circumstances.

The registration fee is $30.

Please register online for the event by 9 May.

For further enquiries, please email vanchan@sph.com.sg

Since joining Motor Imaging Group (MIG is a subsidiary of Tan Chong International) in 2001, Glenn has been instrumental in raising awareness of the Subaru brand through innovative initiatives. Under his leadership, sales in the region have risen significantly – sales grew by some 200% in China and Taiwan in 2009.

Join us for an enriching session as Glenn Tan, Executive Director of Tan Chong International Ltd shares how he grew the company to where it is today.

The panel discussion will also include award-winning internet entrepreneur and affliate marketer, Mr Ewen Chia, who will share on successful internet marketing strategies, and Mr Nav Qirti, a highly sought after brand strategist who will provide insights on innovative brand strategies.

The fee is $30 (advance payment) or $35 (payment on-site). This includes a dinner reception cum networking session.

Please register online for the event by 19 April. For further enquiries, please email ACE_BlueSky@spring.gov.sg