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🎉 Congratulations to Goldilock Secure — the Grand Winner of SLINGSHOT 2025 held at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 🏆! Supported by CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre, Goldilock Secure impressed the judges with their cutting-edge cybersecurity innovation, taking home the grand prize of S$400,000. Their win is a testament to Singapore’s growing cybersecurity ecosystem and the strength of collaborative innovation across the world💪🔒! #SLINGSHOT2025 #Cybersecurity #Innovation #StartupSG Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)

If you missed news of this important announcement amidst many other headlines about the future of tech innovation: We’re excited to share the coverage on the launch of the Microsoft -NUS Enterprise #BLOCK71 AI Accelerate programme. This initiative will back 150 ASEAN startups with more streamlined access to funding through the Startup SG Tech grant. Watch this interview, featuring Mayank Wadhwa, President of Microsoft ASEAN, as he explains how this collaboration advances startup growth and AI leadership in the region: 🎥https://lnkd.in/gMwHxXGg “At NUS Enterprise, our mission goes beyond nurturing startups. We are shaping ventures that can create lasting impact and drive meaningful change. This collaboration strengthens that ambition by giving AI startups access to world-class technology, networks, and expertise, helping them grow from strong ideas into globally competitive companies. Together with Microsoft and Enterprise Singapore we aim to connect research, talent, and industry in new ways that will accelerate innovation and position Singapore as a leader in the AI economy.” – Dr Sian Wee Tan 陈善威, NUS Senior Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise) We are proud to celebrate these milestones with our community and partners, continuously advancing the region’s innovation ecosystem. #AI #TechforGood #FutureSkills #Startups #Microsoft #BLOCK71 #NUS #EnterpriseSingapore National University of Singapore | BLOCK71 Global

What happens when scientists flip the script and grill VCs instead? At our i³ building opening event, five venture capitalists faced hard questions founders are hesitant to ask: Will you fire me? Will you fund my Series B? What's your real follow-on strategy? The answers revealed crucial insights every founder needs to hear.

Day 2 at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) kept the momentum going with buzzing conversations, live demos, and founders connecting with investors, partners, and peers. Here’s a look back at the highlights from Day 2. 📸 PS: See you tomorrow for the final day — Booth D01 @ MBS Expo! National University of Singapore | BLOCK71 Global RoPlus Robotics | Senquire | FINGERDANCE PTE. LTD. | tHEMEat Company | HealthGen | Cityscape Farms SG | Clear Robotics | StratifiCare™ Pte. Ltd.

Yesterday, we announced the launch of the Winter Cohort – Special Track: AI Accelerate Programme, an initiative under BLOCK71 Global, in partnership with Microsoft and supported by Enterprise Singapore through Digital Industry Singapore (DISG). The programme aims to help AI start-ups scale faster by giving them access to: 💡 Expert guidance from Microsoft’s global mentors 🌏 Market access and international expansion opportunities 🤝 Networking with investors and industry partners ⚙️ Technical and business support to accelerate their growth Over the next three years, up to 150 start-ups will benefit from this initiative, strengthening Singapore’s position as an AI innovation hub for Asia. 🔗 Learn more about the programme: https://lnkd.in/gNZA8EGe ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsDTrakE

Proud to see our NUS Senior Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise), Dr. Sian Wee Tan 陈善威, speak at Grow Talks—an exclusive panel series by the German Embassy Singapore celebrating 60 years of Germany-Singapore diplomatic relations. Dr. Tan joined fellow panelists Dr. Thai Lai Pham, Holger Lindner, and Yao Tang 唐瑶 for "Two Lands of Ideas," exploring how research & development, IP protection, and cross-border collaboration can keep Singapore and Germany at the forefront of tech and industrial excellence. As thought leaders and policymakers shape the future of global partnerships, we are proud to see NUS Enterprise driving these critical conversations on innovation and enterprise. 🔗 Watch the session: https://lnkd.in/g32_KtnZ #GrowTalks #InnovationLeadership #SingaporeGermany #NUSEnterprise National University of Singapore

SWITCH 2025 is live—and the buzz is real. Earlier today, we launched #BLOCK71's Winter Cohort Special Track: AI Accelerate with Microsoft and Enterprise Singapore—a fast-track for builders turning AI into enterprise-grade impact! (Psst… check out the cool 3D launch mechanism produced by Creo.Works!) Attendees at both our panel discussions and Q&As walked away with sharp insights and strong ecosystem connections from Mayank Wadhwa, Imane Jamal Eddine (Microsoft), Assoc Prof Benjamin C.K. Tee (NUS Enterprise),  Philbert Gomez (DISG), Tina Chopra (Addlly AI), Ivan Lau (Pantheon Lab) and Rich Tong (Qiming Ventures Capital) and Ayelet Steinitz (Microsoft). Come by our booth and check out our start-ups Cityscape Farms SG, HealthGen, StratifiCare™ Pte. Ltd., RoPlus Robotics, FINGERDANCE PTE. LTD., Clear Robotics, Senquire, and tHEMEat Company pushing the frontier in deep tech, sustainability, healthcare, and digital innovation. Hit us up for rapid live demos, meet-the-founder moments, and tech built for real-world pilots and partnerships! 📍Booth D01 @SWITCH2025 at MBS Expo & Convention Centre 🗓️ 29-31 Oct 2025 (Wed to Fri) See you there on Day 2 & 3! National University of Singapore | BLOCK71 Global | Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) | David Kwok

The countdown is on for Singapore's largest innovation and technology event! Join us from 29 – 31 October 2025 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Final call to register and not miss these highlights: · NUS Enterprise booth @ D01 showcasing our exciting start-ups and their innovative technologies · 29 Oct @12.30pm – 2.30pm (Networking Lounge): Launch of BLOCK71 Global’s Winter Cohort Special Track: AI Accelerate programme, in partnership with Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) · 30 Oct @10.00am – 11.00am (Converge Stage): Panel session on ‘Funding Winter or Selective Optimism? Navigating the AI Investment Landscape in 2025’ by BLOCK71 Singapore and Microsoft · SLINGSHOT start-up pitching finals Don't miss out – register now at https://lnkd.in/gR2hmD2j before it's too late. See you there!

Want leadership insights on transforming research into market success? Join the #NationalGRIP  Virtual Info Session—your gateway to RUN 3 starting January 2026. 📅 5 November 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM 🔗 Register Now: https://luma.com/cf7kra43 Hear From: Kevin Leung & Anuj Jain, National GRIP Senior Leadership (NUS & NTU) What They'll Share: ✓ National GRIP's 12-month structured programme pathway ✓ Complete support ecosystem: founder matching, mentorship, industry partnerships & university infrastructure ✓ Funding access: grants & VC connections ✓ How to navigate from lab to market successfully Why Attend? Whether you're exploring #commercialisation for the first time or ready to scale your innovation, this session gives you the insights you need before applying to RUN 3. Open to researchers from all #autonomousuniversities in #Singapore. ⏰ RUN 3 Application Deadline: 10 November 2025 Programme Starts: January 2026 Apply Now: https://nationalgrip.sg/ #NationalGRIP #DeepTech #ResearchCommercialisation #Singapore #Innovation #VentureBuilding

Join us for a Fireside Chat with the "Three Bens" on transforming constraints into tangible impact. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025  ⏰ Time: 2:30pm to 5:00pm (Registration from 2:00pm)  📍 Venue: i³ Building, National University of Singapore 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/1gq27kya Meet the speakers: Dr Eben Upton — Co-founder and CEO of Raspberry Pi, a visionary in the world of computing, pioneering low-cost, credit card-sized computers that are revolutionising education and sparking a global maker movement. Associate Professor Benjamin C.K. Tee — Serial entrepreneur and innovator at NUS, leading advancements in skin-inspired intelligent sensor systems and wearable technologies that are enhancing human–machine interaction and healthcare. Associate Professor Ben Leong — Computer scientist at NUS focused on resilient computer systems and large-scale platforms that improve reliability and efficiency in data-driven services. Why attend? Learn about translating research into meaningful products, nurturing talent, and driving real-world change through candid insights from industry and academia. ⚡️Ideal for corporate partners, innovation leaders, researchers, engineers, start-up founders and aspiring entrepreneurs. #NUS120 | National University of Singapore | NUS Computing | Raspberry Pi