Special Feature

Nurturing Tomorrow's Innovators

Special Feature

Nurturing Tomorrow's Innovators

A Blueprint for Youth Entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurs aren’t just the future; they’re shaping our present. With fresh perspectives and uninhibited creativity, many youths are unafraid to tackle global challenges head-on. Yet, their potential is often constrained by limited resources and support. How can we create an environment that harnesses the unique qualities of youth entrepreneurs, fosters innovation, and provides avenues for exponential growth?

The SMU Showcase

Starting them young: How universities help youth entrepreneurs build and scale their businesses

Making their mark: How young Asian entrepreneurs are creating a better future

Interviews with start-ups founded by SMU alumni

Driving Open Innovation with the 11th Edition of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

 

The LKYGBPC is a high-profile biennial university start-up competition organised by SMU's Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), inspired by the vision of Singapore's Founding Prime Minister.

The 11th LKYGBPC, which took place in September 2023, focused on 'Innovations Beyond Boundaries', gathering top minds from global universities to tackle 21st-century challenges and envision a smarter, sustainable future.

  • Kinobi

    In January 2021, three Singapore Management University graduates started Kinobi, an organisation that has helped higher education institutions manage their operations while giving students a seamless experience that enhances their learning and growth. It has helped 400,000 students prepare for the workforce.

    Company Website: https://kinobi.tech/

  • Castomize

    Castomize is a medtech company on a mission to make healthcare more accessible, effective, and less invasive by improving the comfort and convenience of traditional orthopaedic devices, using 4D printing technologies to create medical casts that are easier to apply and remove.

    Company Website: https://castomize.co/

  • Magorium

    Magorium is a Singaporean start-up that turns plastic waste into something meaningful, creating a circular economy for plastic waste that leads to responsible urbanisation - such as turning plastic waste into road construction material 

    Company Website: https://www.mgrium.com/