Welcome Tea with New LaunchPad Tenants 29 November 2022 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | ACE Ideation Centre
Calling all NEW startups and tenants in the LaunchPad @ one-north! ACE and JTC would like to invite you to our Welcome Tea session next Tuesday!
This is a new initiative that seeks to foster a stronger community spirit in the LaunchPad, and help startups learn more about relevant ecosystem events and programmes.
ACE and JTC will give short presentations and bring participants on a short tour of the LaunchPad and ACE facilities. Each company may send up to two representatives. Light refreshments will be provided. |
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How to be a growth-focused entrepreneur 6 December 2022 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Webinar
What should entrepreneurs do to achieve long term business success amid the uncertain economic times?
Award-winning integrated public relations and advocacy company SPAG, together with ACE and Herbalife Nutrition, will be hosting a webinar to discuss how to create a growth mindset as an entrepreneur.
Join us to learn more about good business fundamentals and ways to build a sustainable business. Mec Caras, Vice President of Herbalife Nutrition, Alex Hua, Founder and Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Youth Entrepreneurship Foundation, and Chan Mun Wei, Founder and Principal Consultant of SustainableSG will be sharing their insights and experiences with the audience. The discussion will be moderated by Lucian Koh, Head of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships of ACE. This post is sponsored by SPAG. |
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ACE Christmas Gathering 14 December 2022 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | ACE Ideation Centre Christmas is around the corner. ACE cordially invites you to attend our Christmas gathering next month! 😊
Besides tasty food and networking opportunities, participants will also get to hear from Dr Jeremy Loh, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Genesis Alternative Ventures, Rock Oh, CEO and Managing Partner of Awesome Ventures, Chua Aik Boon, Business Development Director of DewTouch Innovations, and representatives from BIGO, SGX and Naver Cloud to gain valuable industry insights and learn about potential partnership opportunities. |
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Panasonic Deep Tech Innovation Challenge 4
ACE is partnering with Panasonic to drive the fourth run of the Panasonic Deep Tech Innovation Challenge (DTIC 4). We are looking for partners to build on Panasonic's ozone water device and fast data transfer technologies. Selected applicants will be given the opportunity to conduct a joint proof of concept project and embark on a joint venture with Panasonic. Cash prizes will also be awarded to winners. |
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Why cashflow is king 1 December 2022 | 3:30pm - 6:30pm | 80RR Fintech Hub Did you know that many businesses fail due to poor cash flow? Managing cash flow is an essential skill for all startup founders and business leaders. Choco Up, together with Xero, Cheak, and Airboxr, is organising an in-person panel discussion titled ‘Why cashflow is king’ next Thursday. Join us to learn about best practices, strategies as well as the common pitfalls on maintaining positive cash flow.
Pam Chuang (Director of Partnerships at Xero), Tiffany Chng (Co-founder of Cheak), Saptarshi Nath (Co-founder of Airboxr) and Percy Hung (Co-founder of Choco Up) will be sharing their experiences and insights with the audience. Participants will also get to network with other business leaders. Refreshments will be provided.
This post is sponsored by Choco Up. |
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Microsoft x Ingram Micro ISV Community Day 8 December 2022 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Grand Copthorne Waterfront
Calling all startup founders and employees! Join us in this upcoming Microsoft x Ingram Micro ISV session, supported by ACE. You will get to network and exchange ideas with the Microsoft community of entrepreneurs and business leaders and learn how to build your sales channels and branding. |
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Visit by Argentinian Delegation 11 November 2022 ACE recently hosted an Argentinian delegation led by Mrs Maria Candelaria González del Pino, Secretary of Federal Management of Santa Fe, Mr Ignacio Lamothe, Secretary General of Consejo Federal de Inversiones, and Tomás Picó of Argentina’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the ACE Ideation Centre.
We had a fruitful discussion with the delegation on our startup ecosystems and potential collaboration opportunities to improve market access for startups from both countries. |
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LaunchPad Founders' Breakfast 14 November 2022 ACE held another LaunchPad Founders’ Breakfast session together with JTC Corporation this month. Business leaders based in Block 75 and Block 77 came together and had a lively and uplifting discussion with us. They were also introduced to various startup initiatives by ACE and JTC while enjoying some Ya Kun drinks and kaya toast.
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Visit by Petronas 15 November 2022
ACE had the privilege to host the CEO of the PETRONAS LEADERSHIP CENTRE Mr Ruslan Islahudin and his team in the ACE office last Tuesday. We exchanged ideas on Singapore’s and Malaysia’s startup ecosystems and discussed how ACE and Petronas could open more doors for startups in the region.
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ACE Learning Journey 18 November 2022
Last Friday, ACE hosted about 30 nursing students from ITE College East in the LaunchPad @ one-north.
They were introduced to ACE and the Singapore startup ecosystem, and also had the opportunity to visit the Pollinate Incubator to observe how incubators support our aspiring entrepreneurs. Mr Seah, founder and CEO of The Container Hub, and Ms Connie Chen, Managing Director of Green Sproutz spoke about their exciting entrepreneurial journeys and business ventures with the students.
Mr Seah also brought the students on a tour of the container hotels. We hope that the students found the learning journey valuable and inspiring.
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ST Article: Health tech start-ups sprout up to aid Singapore's ageing population
Did you know that about one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above by 2030? How can technology help us to support the ageing population?
This Straits Times article features insights from ACE, Homage, Neuroglee Therapeutics and Rootally AI.
ACE CEO Florence Neo: "We need to harness technology to address inefficiencies and pain points in the system, to bring about better patient experience and outcomes..."
Read the full ST article here. |
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ACE Membership Reboot
With effect from 1 September 2022, we have enhanced our membership benefits to the tune of over $150k, which is in line with our corporate goal to bring more value to our startup members.
At just $200 for a 12-month membership, startups can look forward to the following: - curated programmes like BACECAMP, ACE Roundtables, Overseas Market Immersion Programmes, Networking and Pitching opportunities,
- complimentary use of ACE's Innovation/Inspiration rooms,
- free subscription at The Gym Pod,
- free membership with The Mindful Village, and lots more!
Check out the full list of exclusive benefits here. |
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Advertise with Us!
Interested in sharing your products and service offerings with a wider audience? Would you like the startup community to participate in your trade shows, surveys, or activities? We can help!
Feel free to reach out to us via info@ace.org.sg today! Note: Only $600 for two consecutive placements within the ACE corporate newsletter. |
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ACE Job Openings ACE is expanding and we are looking for people who are passionate about building the Singapore startup and innovation ecosystem! Please help us to spread the word! Openings: - Communications & Engagement
- Investments & Partnerships
- Human Resources
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Event Spaces for Rent
Are you looking for spaces to host your next event? ACE offers three event spaces that could meet your needs, both during and after office hours.
For large-scale events/workshops, the ACE Ideation Centre can accommodate up to 80 persons. Meanwhile, the ACE Innovation and Inspiration rooms are perfect for small group discussions and meetings.
These spaces are conveniently located on the ground floor of Block 79 at the LaunchPad @ one-north, right opposite the one-north MRT station.
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