NTU Entrepreneurship Academy

NTU Entrepreneurship Academy

Nurturing a culture of innovation and effective entrepreneurial endeavours

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NTU Entrepreneurship Academy

Creating a network of agile minds

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NTU Entrepreneurship Academy

Guiding innovators to break the mold of conformity with fresh perspectives

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NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur), previously known as Nanyang Technopreneurship Center, is the focal point of entrepreneurship education within the University and the region. NTUpreneur nurtures and promotes a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship endeavours through academic programmes such as the Minor in Entrepreneurship (MiE), Second Major in Entrepreneurship (SMiE) and Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) for undergraduates, Master of Science in Technopreneurship and Innovation (MSc TIP) and FlexiMasters for postgraduates and the Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDP) for working professionals.

Director's Message

Technology is evolving and NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) will play an increasingly significant role in the world's economic landscape.

NTU Innovation Port

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Our Student and Alumni Stories

Learn more about the experiences and insights our students have gained in their respective courses.

Our Programmes

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Undergraduate

Our programmes are designed with the aim of educating our undergraduate students to serve as leaders in the innovation economy.

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Graduate

Our programmes are focused on educating and nurturing leaders for through business skillset development, at their different growth stages.

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Entrepreneurship Development

We offer professional learning pathways with a heightened focus on critical thinking skills in our rapidly evolving technological Smart Nation.

Upcoming Programmes and Activities

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3ʳᵈ Kumar Sustainability & Innovation Prize

NTU Entrepreneurship Academy is proud to present the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the Kumar Sustainability & Innovation Prize (KSIP). Following its successful launch in 2023 and the success of the 2nd edition in March 2024, this competition strives to foster entrepreneurship and innovation among students from Institutes of Higher Learning.

Themed “Digital Innovations for a Sustainable Future”, KSIP aims to inspire participants to develop most promising and impactful solutions to address sustainability issues or introduce innovations that benefit people and society, not only in Singapore but also on a global scale.

Submissions open on 16 September 2024.

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Mentorship Clinic

The Mentorship Clinic is a new initiative by NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) set up to accelerate the entrepreneurial journeys of students. Meet more than 30 mentors consisting of faculty, staff, and alumni industry practitioners across different industries. Make an appointment to see the mentor whose expertise is closest match to your needs. The clinic opens once a week, mentorship is on 1-1 basis, and for 30 minutes. Students are required to provide information on advice required from the mentor in the mentorship booking system.

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Chua Thian Poh Entrepreneurship Education Fund

The NTU Entrepreneurship Academy has established a range of grants and awards, including the esteemed Chua Thian Poh Scholarship. These grants and awards are designed to provide financial support for NTU students who wish to enroll in the academy's programmes.

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NTU Entrepreneurship Academy (NTUpreneur) Gallery

Through our events, NTUpreneur aims for every participant to experience the process of bringing an idea to fruition, from developing embryonic concepts to executing viable prototypes. Beyond theory, we have invited numerous speakers over the years who have dabbled in the start-up field to share their ventures.