SMU Social Impact Catalyst

This is your Global Innovation Hustle. Your Career Advantage. But have questions about how to make it happen? Fret not - we're here to help! Register for the GII2027 Info Session: https://shorturl.at/UpdGQ Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Venue: Level 4, The Jay & Marilyn Greenhouse, SMU Connexio

This is your Global Innovation Hustle. Your Career Advantage. But have questions about how to make it happen? Fret not - we're here to help! Register for the GII2027 Info Session: https://shorturl.at/UpdGQ Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Venue: Level 4, The Jay & Marilyn Greenhouse, SMU Connexio

Expara Vietnam, in collaboration with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and Singapore Management University's Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE), is organizing the HIST 2026 Singapore Roadshow this Friday, 23 October, at SMU. HIST 2026 – The 4th Ho Chi Minh City Innovative Startup for Tourism Competition is an international startup competition that welcomes students, aspiring founders, and early-stage startups with innovative ideas and solutions for the tourism industry. With a total prize pool of over VND 300 million, the competition also offers training, mentorship, startup development, and opportunities to connect with Vietnam's innovation ecosystem. The roadshow will introduce the competition and its opportunities, featuring insights from Melvin Goh, Co-founder & CEO of Have Halal, Will Travel (HHWT), who will share his entrepreneurial journey and experience in tourism innovation. Event Details Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Singapore Time) Venue: SMU Connexion, Jay & Marilyn Ng Greenhouse, Level 4 Event Space, 40 Stamford Road, Singapore 178908 Registration: Free, but registration is required Registration link: https://luma.com/wj9aa3z8

🚀 Find a career path that is right for you—and learn how to get there. Not sure which career direction truly fits you—or how to position yourself for it? Join the Profuuid Career Workshop to: 💬 Hear from experienced HR professionals what you can do differently to stand out. 🎁 Get complimentary access to the Profuuid career guidance platform and complete a personalised assessment. 🎯 Receive a personalised positioning analysis, discover 5 career directions, analyse market demand and build a targeted internship or job-search strategy. 👉 Reserve your place: https://luma.com/7sz77ewf 📅 Thursday, 12 November 🕡 6:30–9:00 PM 📍 Staytion @ Dhoby Ghaut MRT #B1-13, 11 Orchard Road, Singapore 238826 💻 Bring your laptop and have your CV ready in digital format. Seats are limited to 30 participants.

[LAST DAY] ✨🌏Secure your seat now at our annual flagship networking event, SOCIAL PULSE 2026: Fuelling Ideas, Driving Impact!✈️ 📢🙈Revealing our Industry Founders and Professionals from Social Enterprises, including Quest Ventures. Along with our knowledge partner ACCA.💯 📅 Event Details Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: SMU Connexion Level 4 Sign-ups close on 31st October, 2359. 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Have any questions? Feel free to contact Swee Yang (@ry_the), Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

🌱 Introducing Catalyst Community Day! 🔥 We're excited to launch a new monthly gathering for people passionate about social impact! Whether you're a student, young professional, founder, or simply curious about making a difference, we'd love to have you join us! ✨ What's happening? 💡 Discover the social impact space and opportunities to get involved 🎤 Hear inspiring stories from changemakers: - Masni Goh, Founder & Executive Coach, Mindcoach.sg - Saiful Anuar, Futures Literacy Lead, ThinkX Global 💬 Connect with like-minded people over FREE food and drinks! 📅 Friday, 13 November 2026 ⏰ 7:00 – 9:00 PM 📍 Staytion Lifestyle, 11 Orchard Rd, #B1-13 (Dhoby Ghaut MRT, Exit B) 🎟️ FREE ENTRY | Limited spots! 👉 Register here: https://luma.com/u6dggbsx 💚 Want to stay connected with the community? Join our Telegram group (open to everyone): https://t.me/+o5LT4EMRO9pkMTNl No pitching, no pressure. Just good conversations, meaningful connections, and a community that cares about making a difference!

SIC is proud to be a community partner of Students Startup Lab 🚀 Founder, builder, or a student curious about startups? Singapore has support at every stage of the startup journey, but understanding what is relevant to you right now can be challenging. Join us for an interactive student-led evening where we will: •⁠ ⁠Map Singapore’s startup ecosystem through group activities •⁠ ⁠Meet fellow students and build your network •⁠ ⁠Explore support from ideas and MVPs to incubators, accelerators and rasing capital •⁠ ⁠Plan your next entrepreneurial move No lectures, we will learn through games, discussion and each other’s experience. 📅 5 November, Thursday 🕡 6:30–9:00 PM 📍 Staytion @ Dhoby Ghaut MRT 🎟 Register here: https://luma.com/vc6cokia

[EXTENDED SIGN UPS] ✨🌏Secure your seat now at our annual flagship networking event, SOCIAL PULSE 2026: Fuelling Ideas, Driving Impact!✈️ 📢🙈Revealing our Industry Founders and Professionals from Social Enterprises, including Quest Ventures. Along with our knowledge partner ACCA.💯 📅 Event Details Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: SMU Connexion Level 4 Sign-ups close on 31st October, 2359. 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Have any questions? Feel free to contact Swee Yang (@ry_the), Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

Impact, IRL is co-organised by the National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC). It brings causes, youth initiatives, community partners and practical support together in one place. Youths can discover different ways to contribute to causes they care about, connect with community partners, and explore practical support to help turn their ideas into action. Details of the event are as follows: 📅 31 October 2026 ⏰ 10am – 5pm 📍 Marina Bay Sands, Jasmine and Hibiscus Main Ballrooms, Level 3 LAUNCH OF MICROGRANT As part of the event, NYC will be launching the Microgrant, a new grant of up to S$1,000 to help youths take the first step from idea to action. The Microgrant is designed for youths who want to kickstart a small and meaningful community project. It offers funding of up to 100% of allowable project costs, capped at S$1,000, through a simplified application process. Youths with a community project idea can apply for the Microgrant in person, with our officers available to support them through the on-site application and assessment process. If their application meets the assessment criteria and any required clarifications are resolved, youths may receive in-principle approval on the same day. To make the application process smoother, we encourage interested youths to register for the event and look through and prepare the Microgrant application documents before coming down. 🎟️ Register for Impact, IRL before coming down: https://go.gov.sg/impactirl 📝 Microgrant information and pre-application materials: https://go.gov.sg/microgrant-info The preparation materials will help youths think through their project idea, objectives, target audience, implementation plan and proposed budget beforehand.

[EXTENDED SIGN UPS] ✨🌏Secure your seat now at our annual flagship networking event, SOCIAL PULSE 2026: Fuelling Ideas, Driving Impact!✈️ 📢🙈Revealing our Industry Founders and Professionals from Social Enterprises, including Quest Ventures. Along with our knowledge partner ACCA.💯 📅 Event Details Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: SMU Connexion Level 4 Sign-ups close on 31st October, 2359. 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Have any questions? Feel free to contact Swee Yang (@ry_the), Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

[EXTENDED SIGN UPS] ✨🌏Secure your seat now at our annual flagship networking event, SOCIAL PULSE 2026: Fuelling Ideas, Driving Impact!✈️ 📢🙈Revealing our Industry Founders and Professionals from Social Enterprises, including Quest Ventures. Along with our knowledge partner ACCA.💯 📅 Event Details Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Venue: SMU Connexion Level 4 Sign-ups close on 31st October, 2359. 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Have any questions? Feel free to contact Swee Yang (@ry_the), Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

🚀 Have an AI idea that could create real-world impact? Join us at the AI For Good Hackathon (AIG)! Organised by NUS Computing in conjunction with ICAIC, AIG invites students across Singapore to develop and pitch AI-powered startup ideas that address social or environmental challenges. 💡 Come with an idea — or develop one along the way 🧠 Refine it through AI workshops, seminars and mentorship 🎤 Pitch it at the AIG Semi-Finals, with selected teams progressing to the Finals 🌐 Connect with students, founders and AI professionals from Singapore and overseas 🇨🇳 Go further with the optional 6D5N Beijing AI Innovation Exchange Trip Who can register? 👥 Team size: 3–5 students 🎓 Tracks: Pre-University & University 📅 Registration closes: 15 November 2026 👉 Register: https://bit.ly/aigreg26 🤝 No team yet? Find teammates here: https://t.me/+k1KizEocNgYyNzM1

Calling all MAD COWs! 🐮 Are you passionate about Making A Difference and have an audacious idea to Change Our World? 🌍💡   The Philip Yeo Initiative (PYI) is calling for applications for the Philip Yeo Innovation Fellows Programme 2026! 📅 Applications are open from 15 September to 15 October 2026. 💡 Got a MAD idea? Turn it into impact.   The Philip Yeo Innovation Fellows Programme is one of the flagship programmes under the Philip Yeo Initiative (PYI). We are looking to identify and support young, passionate individuals with "MAD" ideas and projects that can create positive societal impact. Projects can be from any domain, including social impact, education, arts, science, technology, business, government, and more.   Our one-year programme supports individuals who are aspirational, driven, and committed to making a difference. If your idea is unconventional, ambitious, and has the potential to create meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.   What you get ✅ Funding of up to S$25,000 ✅ Mentorship from industry leaders ✅ Networking opportunities   Who we are looking for 🌍 Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, and ASEAN nationals residing in Singapore, aged below 40 🙋 Individuals who demonstrate passion, energy, drive, and unconventional thinking 💡 Individuals with a MAD project or idea that can create significant societal impact in any field, including social impact, education, arts, science, technology, business, and government   Application details 📝 Submit your application: https://bit.ly/PYIFP2026 📅 Application closes on 15 October 2026   Find out more 📍 Register for the MAD Talk 6 October 2026, 6.30pm, SGInnovate 🔗 https://luma.com/87425e7y   Ready to be MAD? 🐮 If you have an idea that can #MakeADifference and #ChangeOurWorld, don't leave it as just an idea.   Turn your MAD idea into action. For more information, visit www.philipyeoinitiative.sg 📩 Enquiries: pyi@nus.edu.sg   Follow Philip Yeo Initiative on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the latest updates. 🐮 Be MAD. Make A Difference. Change Our World.   Good luck, and we look forward to receiving your application!

🚀 Student Startup Lab Have a startup idea, but not sure whether your business model actually works? 🤔 Join fellow student founders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring builders for an interactive session on: Building Your Startup with the Business Model Canvas Expect: 💡 Build startup ideas together and challenge how they could actually work 🎤 Get personalised advice from an experienced founder on your own ideas and challenges 🧠 Spot weak assumptions and learn how to strengthen your business model 📝 Turn what you learn into clear next steps for your startup Whether you already have a startup or are just exploring an idea, come ready to build, challenge and improve it. 📅 28 September, Mon 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📍 Staytion, Dhoby Ghaut 🔗 Luma Link: https://luma.com/4f3rbyfk RSVP now as slots are limited. See you there! 🚀

[LAST CHANCE] 💰Start your entrepreneurship journey with our beginner-friendly Experiential Track! No business background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. 🌱🫂 Commitment Details Day: Wednesdays (Weekly) Time: 730pm-930pm Venue: SMU Commitment Period: 2nd September - 11th November Recruitment Details Sign up deadline: 30th August Coffee Chats: 17th - 31st August (Online) Info Deck HERE 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign ups close on 30th August, 2359. For any enquiries, feel free to contact Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

[CLOSING TOMORROW, SIGN UP NOW] 💰Start your entrepreneurship journey with our beginner-friendly Experiential Track! No business background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. 🌱🫂 Commitment Details Day: Wednesdays (Weekly) Time: 730pm-930pm Venue: SMU Commitment Period: 2nd September - 11th November Recruitment Details Sign up deadline: 30th August Coffee Chats: 17th - 31st August (Online) Info Deck HERE 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign ups close on 30th August, 2359. For any enquiries, feel free to contact Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

[EXTENDED, LAST 3 DAYS] 💰Start your entrepreneurship journey with our beginner-friendly Experiential Track! No business background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. 🌱🫂 Commitment Details Day: Wednesdays (Weekly) Time: 730pm-930pm Venue: SMU Commitment Period: 2nd September - 11th November Recruitment Details Sign up deadline: 30th August Coffee Chats: 17th - 31st August (Online) Info Deck HERE 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign ups close on 30th August, 2359. For any enquiries, feel free to contact Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg

✨What if you don’t have to choose between doing good and doing well? 🌍💰 Start your entrepreneurship journey with our beginner-friendly Experiential Track! No business background needed, just curiosity and a willingness to show up. 🌱🫂 Commitment Details Day: Wednesdays (Weekly) Time: 730pm-930pm Venue: SMU Commitment Period: 2nd September - 11th November Recruitment Details Sign up deadline: 30th August Coffee Chats: 17th - 31st August (Online) Info Deck HERE 🚨 Click HERE to sign up! Don’t miss out! Sign ups close on 30th August, 2359. For any enquiries, feel free to contact Vas (@plasman888) or Harini (@Harrinii) via Telegram or email us at SMUSocialImpactCatalyst@sa.smu.edu.sg