The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

Relive the moments of the electrifying 11th edition of The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) Finals Week - BLAZE, held at Singapore Management University on 11-14 Sept 2023. 🚀 Witness groundbreaking ideas and entrepreneurial brilliance as #RVLT50 from around the globe showcase their innovative solutions to today's challenges for the top prizes worth over $2.5M! 🌟 Highlights include inspiring live pitches, panel discussions, site visits and business meetings, and memorable moments that captured the spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity! Once again, a HUGE thank you to all sponsors, partners, mentors, judges, student volunteers and all participants who helped make this event a success! See you in the next edition of #LKYGBPC! Wilmar International, Kajima, Sembcorp Industries Ltd, 浙江清华长三角研究院, Zhejiang, Zhang Fan, Kang Shi Fu, Maybank, IMDA, Sino Group, OUE Limited, SAGE Partner #LKYGBPC is organised by SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Sun Sun Lim Koh Foo Hau CHRISTINE TEO SZE Tiam-Lin Alvin Tam Gabrielle Tan Lay Khim SZE Tiam-Lin Jay Chandran K June Seah Christina Thung Hervie Ong Chin Lim Tay Jac (Sze Hui) Donna Daritan 陳為利 Rafael Alzate Amelia C. James Lee Jinzhou Yi Vincent Tam Karyn Tai Heoi Bin G. Gillian Heng Nurul Asyiqin Shaharudin Emelynn Siah [🇸🇬] Yi Lu Cheryl Devan Sarah Al-Attas Shureen Teh Visit #LKYGBPC website at https://lkygbpc.smu.edu.sg Get in touch with SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at https://iie.smu.edu.sg #LKYGBPC #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalCompetition #BusinessPlan #PostEventHighlights #InnovateWithUs #sgsmu #SMUIIE #startups #innovationbeyondboundaries #RVLT50

🚀 We kicked off an inspiring first day at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) with: • An interactive #AMA (Ask Me Anything) with our SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship team on #ASEAN university innovation, our SMU Business Innovations Generator by IIE Incubation Programme, and the The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC). It was fantastic to see so many curious guests excited to learn what SMU IIE has in store! 🌐 • Special edition of #Office #Hours [Faculty Edition] with our esteemed #faculty members Prof Sun Sun Lim, Prof Tamas Makany and Prof Sabine Benoit sharing insights and 1-1 advice with 6 of our #BIG startups! 📝 • A showcase of dynamic startups from our SMU Business Innovations Generator by IIE programme: @PLANS Doozy Robotics @Tavatar.AI AIGP Health amble 🌷 and @Wubble.AI ✨ Come visit us tomorrow for more exciting activities and opportunities at our booth. See you there! 💫 Koh Foo Hau Alvin Tam Gabrielle Tan Lay Khim Donna Daritan 陳為利 Chin Lim Tay Nurul Asyiqin Shaharudin @Sze Hui Lim Jay Chandran K Ereen Toh Jinzhou Yi Christina Thung Abdullah Khurshid Leong Mun Kit 梁文捷 Reactor School Singapore Management University Enterprise Singapore

🚀 Join SMU IIE at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024! 🚀 Explore our exciting programs and cutting-edge innovations at Booth B11-B12 from October 28 - 30 at Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo & Convention Centre. 🗓️ What to Expect at Our Booth: - ASEAN Universities Spotlights on Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. - Inside look into incubators - SMU Business Innovations Generator by IIE (BIG)and the startup ecosystems! - The epic university deep-tech challenge with our upcoming 12th edition of the The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition - Exclusive sessions with student investors at Protégé Ventures - Singapore's first student venture capital fund (Hint: Come find them if you're a student founder looking for funding!) - Explore global opportunities for students - Find out the latest innovation and technology coming out of SMU! 📍 Meet the SMU IIE team to find out more about our various programmes at these designated times! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the brightest minds in innovation and entrepreneurship 💡 #SWITCH2024 #Innovation #AI #Startups #TechShowcase #SMUIIE #Entrepreneurship #sgsmu #smuiie Singapore Management University

Excited to welcome incredible student startups from #Brazil to the competition! We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas in action!

Amidst the excitement of the F1 weekend, we were thrilled to welcome nearly 100 guests, including corporate leaders, founders, and students, to the #Greenhouse at Singapore Management University last Friday. The energy in the room was palpable as we explored bold, game-changing ideas at the 12th The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC)'s #Changemaker #Conversations: Crazy Ideas in Universities – How Young Innovators are Redefining the Future! In collaboration with Horizons Ventures and Philanthropy Asia Alliance, the event brought forth incredible insights from our esteemed founders during two dynamic panel discussions. A huge thank you to our inspiring panelists: Pierre-Yves Paslier, Adam Maxwell, Michael Biercuk, Hon Weng Chong, Tom Darrah, and our brilliant moderators, Prof Tamas Makany and George-Cristian Potrivitu. The feedback from the audience has been overwhelmingly positive; it’s truly inspiring to hear about the entrepreneurial journeys of these founders and how their time at university sparked those big, world-changing ideas! We were also honoured to have our distinguished LKYGBPC alumni startups showcase their innovations: Abel Teo from Castomize, Roderick X. Royston Lee from Ailytics, Gabriel Y. from Myrmidon Laboratories Pte Ltd (MyrLabs), Anthony Chua from StratifiCare™ Pte. Ltd. and George-Cristian Potrivitu from Aliena Pte Ltd. A heartfelt thank you to our guests of honour and special attendees for gracing the occasion—your presence elevated the conversations and added a deeper significance to the event! Pres Lily Kong, Solina Chau, Debbie Chang, Laura Cha, Wai Leng Chan, Shirley Wong, SZE Tiam-Lin, Wendy Yu, Julia Hsiao, Kee Heng Chuah, Seok Hui Lim, and Jennifer Lewis. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation and entrepreneurship, fostering the crazy ideas that have the potential to change the world! Jennifer L. Chobie Chan Midori Sakagami Reginald Lee, CFA Ereen Toh Eric Ng Alvin Tam Christina Thung Faith Vera JENNY TAN Bee Hong Gabrielle Tan Lay Khim Temasek Trust LKYGBPC is launching its Call for Application in Jan 2025! Visit our website https://lkygbpc.smu.edu.sg to get involved! #lkygbpc #sgsmu #smuiie #temasektrust #horizonsventures #philanthropyasiaalliance #innovation #entrepreneurship

🚀 Watch the recap of The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Student Recruitment Info Session! 🚀 Huge thank you to the aspiring student leaders who joined us for the Info Session recently, held at Singapore Management University Connexion! Special shoutout to our inspiring alumni, Shureen Teh and Jo-Adam Mizra, for sharing how #LKYGBPC helped shape their careers. From networking to landing dream jobs, their stories prove the life-changing impact of this competition as a key stepping stone. Want to be a part of something big? Key leadership roles available: Local and International #Roadshow, #Fundraising, #Scouting and #Evaluation, #Marketing #Communications —step up and make an impact! Ready to lead? Get involved with the upcoming competition at https://lkygbpc.smu.edu.sg or email us at iietalent@smu.edu.sg Follow The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition on LinkedIn to be kept up-to-date on the latest news on the competition! #Leadership #GlobalOpportunities #CareerGrowth #Innovation Yasi Huo Gabrielle Tan Lay Khim Alvin Tam SZE Tiam-Lin Rania Mneimneh Christina Thung Nazreen Coupland Eric Ng CHRISTINE TEO Gabriel Soh

🎉 What a fantastic turnout at the 12th The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Student Recruitment Info Session last night! 🚀 A big thank you to everyone who joined us to learn more about the incredible opportunities for student leaders in the upcoming 12th edition of The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition. THANK YOU to our #SMU alumni, Shureen Teh and Jo-Adam Mizra, for sharing how the #LKYGBPC has shaped their professional journeys! 🌟 Shureen was part of the Student Executive Committee in the last edition, where she expanded her network and built invaluable connections that have greatly impacted her career. 🌟 Jo-Adam began as an intern for Iterative Health, the winner of the 10th edition of #LKYGBPC, and now proudly works for them full-time! Their stories highlight the powerful opportunities LKYGBPC creates for students to grow, connect, and launch their careers. 🚀 We’re thrilled to see so many passionate students interested in stepping up as leaders for the various roles available: ● Local Roadshow 🚌 ● International Roadshow ✈️ ● Fundraising 🤝🏻 ● Scouting & Evaluation 🔎 ● Marketing Communications 💡 It's also a chance for the students to have meaningful interactions and conversations with their potential mentors at IIE! 🌟 Alvin Tam SZE Tiam-Lin Gabrielle Tan Lay Khim Yasi Huo Christina Thung Rania Mneimneh Gabriel Soh Nazreen Coupland James Lee Next steps? If you haven’t already, make sure to apply! ● SMU students can submit their applications: https://lnkd.in/g7dV46Qf ● Students from other IHLs interested in joining can contact us at iietalent@smu.edu.sg. More photos coming up! 🎉

Presenting the inaugural session of the #Changemakers #Conversations Series, as part of the 12th The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC). This series will feature industry experts, tech startups, and academia exploring critical topics such as sustainable urban solutions, AI, and youth entrepreneurship. Join us for “Crazy Ideas in Universities: How Young Innovators Are Redefining the Future” – featuring fireside chats by two power-packed panels, as well as elevator pitches and booth showcases from finalists of the past #LKYGBPC. Date: Fri, 20 Sept 2024 Time: 9am - 12pm Venue: The #Greenhouse, Level 3 Singapore Management University Connexion Speakers: • Pierre-Yves Paslier, Founder of Notpla • Adam Maxwell, Founder of Voyage Foods • Michael Biercuk , CEO of Q-CTRL • Hon Weng Chong, Founder of Cortical Labs • Tom Darrah, Founder of Koloma • Prof Tamas Makany, Assoc Professor from Singapore Management University (Moderator) • George-Cristian Potrivitu, Founder of Aliena Pte Ltd (Moderator) >> Seats are limited, register now at https://loom.ly/_H0Wo7s This event is co-hosted by SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Horizon Ventures and Philanthropy Asia Alliance #smuiie #sgsmu #changemakersconversation #paneldiscussion #horizonsventures #philanthropyasiaalliance

Exciting news! PlasticFri®, the winner of The Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize at the 11th edition of The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is making headlines on Vulcan Post! Thanks to the connections made at #LKYGBPC, PlasticFri® is now in the process of ongoing pilots with FairPrice Group and in talks for a commercial deal with another local client! PlasticFri® offers a range of plant-based and eco-friendly products that are designed to replace plastics. Having already sold over 50 million products to 30+ B2B customers worldwide, including #Europe, North #America, and #Asia, the company is set to make a splash in #Singapore! Congratulations to the PlasticFri®team - Allen M. and Max M. for this huge milestone and we're so glad to have played a part in your journey! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5HSZnPD Organized by SMU Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, #LKYGBPC empowers the next generation of technopreneurs! #LKYGBPC #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #GlobalCompetition #BusinessPlan #InnovateWithUs #sgsmu #SMUIIE #startups #innovationbeyondboundaries #RVLT50 #PlasticFri Singapore Management University

Exciting update! A massive congratulations to COLIPI, our very own #LKYGBPC finalist, for their remarkable feat in securing €1.8 million in #seedfunding! 🚀 It's a moment of immense pride for us to witness your success, and we're thrilled to have played a role in supporting your journey! 🌟 Maximilian Webers Philipp Arbter COLIPI is scaling a patented precision gas fermentation technology, in the realm of Carbon Capturing & Transformation (CCT), that turns carbon dioxide into edible oils (COLIPI Climate Oils), that can be used in cosmetics, foods, and petrochemical industry. Read more of the news below! #lkygbpc #rvlt50 #sgsmu #SMUIIE #trailblazers #startup #entrepreneurship