Startup Ecosystem, Programmes & Grants in Singapore by ACE

Programme Schedule 

ACE Public Briefing - FB Live 

A sharing session by the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) on Singapore's startup ecosystem, programmes and grants. Please be informed that this event will be on FB Live.

Topics shared:

• Overview of startup ecosystem in Singapore
• ACE programmes: market access, co-innovation, talent matching etc
• Startup SG programme: focusing on Startup SG Founder and Startup SG Talent (Startup Talent Programme)
• One-month structured mentoring programme: BACECAMP

Who is this sharing session for?

• Enterprises and organisations looking to partner ACE and support the startup community
• Growth-stage startups looking for opportunities to work with enterprises or expand internationally
• First-time entrepreneurs and early-stage startups looking for mentorship or grants

About BACECAMP:

An intensive one-month structured mentorship programme equipping promising early-stage startups with key insights, best practices and capabilities to start and grow. Apply at bacecamp.ace.org.sg.

About ACE:

ACE is a national private organisation to drive entrepreneurship and
innovation in Singapore by playing a key role in building a dynamic and
sustainable startup ecosystem in Singapore. ACE supports startups across all stages and focuses on three strategic areas:

• Driving co-innovation between startups and enterprises
• Helping startups to scale and internationalise
• Building an access hub of connected ecosystems across countries

Launched in 2003 by the Ministry of Trade & Industry and restructured as a private entity in 2014, ACE is supported by the government, under the patronage of Senior Minister of State for Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade & Industry, Dr Koh Poh Koon. ACE's Board of Directors also comprises of experienced entrepreneurs and professionals immersed in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Key stakeholders of ACE include Jurong Town Corporation (JTC), Enterprise Singapore and Ministry of Trade and Industry. Locally, ACE works closely with various ecosystem builders, venture capitalists, business angel networks and accelerators.