{"id":3963,"date":"2016-10-17T02:43:32","date_gmt":"2016-10-16T18:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=3963"},"modified":"2024-12-27T17:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T09:59:48","slug":"ultimate-guide-startup-community-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-hk\/blog\/post\/ultimate-guide-startup-community-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to the Startup Community in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The startup landscape is a closely-knitted community of dreamers, hustlers and shakers, all looking to help one another out. This is especially true in Singapore \u2013 a small town where you\u2019d very likely run into a friend or two at the corner of every street! So if you are a founder (or a founder-to-be), read on because we\u2019ve compiled below some must-join and must-know communities and programmes to keep you busy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Communities<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Tech in Asia Community
<\/b><\/a><\/span>The Tech in Asia Community tops the list because it is our everyday go-to for the latest <\/span>news<\/span><\/a><\/span>, <\/span>events<\/span><\/a><\/span>, and <\/span>discussions<\/span><\/a><\/span>. If you are looking for talent, you can even advertise your roles in their <\/span>job portal<\/span><\/a><\/span>! The friendly Tech in Asia community team also runs an interactive <\/span>Facebook Group<\/span><\/a><\/span> to help you keep up to date with the latest updates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF)
<\/b><\/a><\/span>Beyond local startups, the SiTF advocates for the ICM (Information, Communications and Media) industry and in its membership directory reaches widely to SMEs and MNCs alike. Their <\/span>123jumpstart<\/span><\/a><\/span> initiative offers free membership for qualifying startups, which will help them gain access to mentors, investors, workshops, co-working facilities and networking and collaboration opportunities in general.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Mobile apps<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

B.E.A.M
<\/b><\/a><\/span>Available in iOS and Android, the B.E.A.M app aims to be the single app that lists every player in the tech ecosystem: Including founders, investors, developers, journalists, legal advisors, and executives.<\/strong> Launched in June this year, the app remains as an invitation-only platform \u2013 to receive an invite, submit your email on the <\/span>B.E.A.M homepage<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was announced in a <\/span>press release<\/span><\/a><\/span> earlier this year that B.E.A.M had already on-boarded 500 users, with 100 more on the waiting list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DBS BusinessClass
<\/b><\/a><\/span>The DBS BusinessClass app is specially designed for SMEs to connect directly with a network of industry experts, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and DBS SME Specialists. The app boasts a membership directory of over 15,000 professionals across the region.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Facebook groups<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Singapore Startups<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/a>Get advice on company set-up and structures, obtaining visas, business strategy, marketing plan, finances, investments, auditing, and networking in general.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singapore Startup Club<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/a>For APAC technology startups only, currently a community of 19,574 members (at time of writing).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Events<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The List<\/b><\/span>
<\/b><\/a>The List sends you a weekly email of the most interesting startup, entrepreneur, beer\/boozy, bookish, networking, designery, artsy, and techy events. No more, no less.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tech in Asia events calendar
<\/b><\/a><\/span>Similar to The List, Tech in Asia diligently curates upcoming tech and startup events around Asia in <\/span>this public Google Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/span>. You can add the events into your own Google Calendar which makes it super easy to follow and stay updated!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n