The Start

A high-growth results-driven programme for early-stage founders.

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A 12-week pre-accelerator programme powered by StartupX in partnership with Temasek.

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About the Programme


Contextualised masterclasses and mentorship

Weekly check-ins with dedicated mentors, series of startup masterclasses and workshops.

Premium Networking Opportunities

Access to our network of mentors, government agencies and corporate partners.

Pitches to investors at Demo Day

Opportunity to pitch to our network of investors at an exclusive, invite-only Demo Day.

Over the 12 weeks, our startups went through an intensive curriculum and focused mentorship to refine their ideas and build their prototypes into a full-fledged business. Watch the video below for the highlights of the demo day!

Programme Highlights


Working on a diverse range of verticals including VR for healthtech, B2B SaaS and edutech, our startups have young founders who are just 15 years old, startups improving the lives of marginalised groups, and targeting youth trends such as the ever-growing Kpop market or second-hand clothes.

Our Cohort


Cohort One

Bridge

Bridge

Mind Palace

Mind Palace

Outside

Outside

Veport

Veport

Kpopkart

Kpopkart

Master

Master

Homey Days

Homey Days

The Kint Story

The Kint Story

SG Assist

SG Assist

Staff Any

Staff Any

In addition to support and mentorship, you get funding to kick start your business and an opportunity to pilot your solutions with our partners.

What can you expect


3 months co-work space at JustCo with unlimited access 24/7

3 months co-work space at JustCo with unlimited access 24/7

Hands-on support and coaching mentorship from our awesome and dedicated mentors

Hands-on support and coaching mentorship from our awesome and dedicated mentors

Up to $15,000 worth of resources and funding to build your MVP

Up to $15,000 worth of resources and funding to build your MVP

Startup workshops and masterclasses to help you accelerate your startup growth

Startup workshops and masterclasses to help you accelerate your startup growth

Opportunities to pilot with supporting partners and their end-users

Opportunities to pilot with supporting partners and their end-users

Tap into our vast network of successful entrepreneurs, technical experts and investors

Tap into our vast network of successful entrepreneurs, technical experts and investors

The best of resources, networks, mentors, and partners coming together to realise your idea.

Partners


AWS

AWS

Stripe

Stripe

Rakuten Rapid API

Rakuten Rapid API

HubSpot

HubSpot

e27

e27

Google

Google