Create4Good - A Social Entrepreneurship Initiative

HELPING YOU BECOME THE CHANGEMAKER OF TOMORROW
Have a passion for making an impact in the world around you? If you have the drive, we have the tools.
Create4Good (C4G) Innovation Fund is an accelerator-like programme aimed at enabling individuals to fulfil their passion for helping the community through entrepreneurship while building a sustainable model to ensure a lasting impact in the community they serve. We want to help you become the next exciting social entrepreneur.



We create the platform for you to fulfil your mission to help the underprivileged communities by providing you with the tools, network and support so you can be the driver of your cause. You will learn the latest start-up methodology, attend panels and discussions, and get involved in the community – all within the context of social ventures.
Create4Good (C4G) Innovation Fund is a social venture programme by the late philanthropist Mr Kwek Leng Joo, who made a personal mission to help youths focus their talents on tackling current and pressing social problems. To do this, the programme has sharpened its focus on reducing inequality in society, aligning with the United Nation’s Development Goal #10 (info).
Together, we believe you can make a difference.
C4G 2022
In 2022, the C4G social entrepreneurship initiative shall be solely coordinated by SUTD. Interested teams are encouraged to identify problem statements to address social and economic inequalities amongst the vulnerable groups in Singapore.
Objectives:
- Engage a larger community and stakeholders for greater outreach and impact.
- Raise awareness of how innovation can positively impact social issues particularly with regards to socially and economically vulnerable groups.
- Theme based on UN Social Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Shortlisted teams will be provided incubation support from SUTD along with curated workshops and relevant industry domain experts to be their mentors. They will finally present their ideas to an evaluating panel comprising of representatives from the family of the late Mr. Kwek Leng Joo.
Selected teams will receive funding of $50,000 each.
ALL GOOD SOLUTIONS START WITH A GOOD PROBLEM
You will start your journey by identifying a problem that resonates with your passion. Dive in and research, ideate and tell us how your solution can provide a deep, lasting impact in the community you wish to serve.
If you are new to the social impact space, we will be partnering with social service agencies to provide you with a head start in the space. We will be launching problem statements from our partner in stage across 18 Jul 2022 and 17 Sep 2022.

Who can apply?
Minimum 3 and a maximum of 5 members in each team, with the majority being SUTD affiliated.
- Current undergraduate & post-graduate students as well as researchers
- Aspiring mid-career entrepreneurs who have participated in SUTD Entrepreneurship and Venture Building Programs
- SUTD Alumni
Partner organisation 2022/2023
Our partner organisations have been part of the ecosystem and understand the challenges faced by marginalised communities in Singapore. Teams working on their problem statements will have an opportunity to be coached, mentored and supported by these partner organisations across the course of the programme.

AGAPE CP
Agape CP has been transformative in the upscaling and rescaling of marginalised communities – providing them with an opportunity to secure meaningful and dignified roles in society. They have worked with a myriad of marginalised individuals, including PWD, individuals with a history of drug abuse, previously incarcerated individuals and others.
PROBLEM STATEMENT (click below)
Social Mobility
How can we help more people from vulnerable communities (ex-offenders, single mums, the physically challenged and individuals living in public rental housing) improve their social mobility chances; through taking ownership of their lifelong learning and employment.
GIVING FUEL TO PASSION
Through this programme you can be expected to:

Gain deep insights into how entrepreneurship can be a driver for social causes.

Develop your solutions and impact-driven business model for your social venture

Interact with peers with the same passion for social causes

Rub shoulders with industry players who have walked the journey

Validate and test your ideas with the community you serve

Receive mentorship from social entrepreneurs to guide you through the process.
Rundown of our recent programme here.
By the end of the programme, selected teams will also receive additional support through:

A S$ 50,000 pre-seed venture grant to kickstart your venture

Incubation support from SUTD’s Venture, Innovation and Entrepreneurship team

An opportunity to learn about the social innovation ecosystem in the region
Programme Timeline
7 Nov – 5 Dec
Call for Proposals wave 1
19 Dec – 2 Jan
Shortlist announcement 1
5 Dec – 2 Jan
Call for Proposals wave 2
16 Jan – 28 Jan
Shortlist announcement 2
28 Jan –
3 Apr
- 10-week Program – Immersion in week of 20 Mar
- 14 Nov – Application opens
- 5 Dec – First wave of selected team*
- 2 Jan – Application closes
- 16 Jan – Final wave of selected team
- 28 Jan – Start of Programme
* Read here to learn more about the early-bird privileges
RUNWAY TO PROGRAMME
Still unsure about the programme, join us for a series of events to better understand the programme and our partners.

- 10 Nov 2021
- 2-3pm
Tech for Good: Can we Marry Social Impact with Technology?
Speaker
- Representatives from HealthServe, SANA and SAVH
- Weiren Loh (Senior Ecosystem Development and Programme Manager, Venture Innovation and Entrepreneurship, SUTD)
Synopsis
We sit down with our partner organization to discuss their view on technology, social enterprises and their role in creating impact in Singapore.
Sign up at Eventbrite here
Platform: Zoom

- 20 Dec 2021
- 2-3pm
The Social Entrepreneurship Journey: Is it for me?
Speaker
- Ken Chua (Founder, (these)abilities)
- Weiren Loh (Senior Ecosystem Development and Programme Manager, Venture Innovation and Entrepreneurship, SUTD)
Synopsis
Ken shares his journey as a social entrepreneurs in a candid, no-frill conversation. Learn about the good and the bad about social entrepreneurship to help you learn if this is a journey for you.
Sign up at Eventbrite here.
Platform: Gathertown
How to apply
STEP 1: Invitation for proposals

- The 1st wave of invitation will happen on the first week of November 2021. (Early bird advantage - Access to domain expert mentors to help on their problem statements)
- The 2nd wave invitation will happen on the first week of December.

- Email your interest to participate along with your attached proposal to SUTD VIE at entrepreneurship@stud.edu.sg.

Your proposal must include the following:
- Problem Statement to tackle
- Proposed Partner Organization
- Preliminary Market Analysis
- Preliminary Ideation / Customer Discovery summary (200 words or less)
You can either submit your application in teams or individual:
- Team application:
- Team Lead
- Title and Education background of applicants
- Team Biography (50 words)
- Resume for each member (2-page)
- Declaration of any existing funding status of proposed solution
- Individual application:
- Technical/Non-technical background
- The problem statement they wish to work on.
- Proposed idea
- Biography (up to 300 words)
- Resume (2-page)
STEP 2: Shortlisting

Shortlisted teams will be notified via email with further instructions.
- The 1st wave of shortlisted teams will be notified around mid – December 2021 (Early bird advantage – Access to domain expert mentors to help on their problem statements).
- The shortlisted team from the 2nd wave of proposals will be announced around mid – January 2022.
Eligibility
Selection criteria and team composition:
- Minimum 2 pax, Maximum 5 pax
- Majority members are SUTD students/alumni
- Have not incorporated an enterprise in prior experience
- Teams who received more than S$50K grant or funding are not eligible to participate
TAKE THE LEAP
Ready to dive in? Here’s how you can apply to the programme

For teams between 3 - 5 members
Your proposal must include the following:
- Problem Statement that aligns with UNDG#10 and your team wishes to tackle
- Proposed Partner Organisation
- Preliminary Market Analysis
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Preliminary Ideation / Customer Discovery summary (200 words or less)
Team application:
- Team Lead
- Title and Education background of applicants
- Team Biography (50 words)
- Resume for each member (2-page)
-
Declaration of any existing funding status of the proposed solution
Selection criteria and team composition:
- Minimum 3 pax, Maximum 5 pax
- Majority members in the team are SUTD students/alumni/ past SUTD programme participants
- Have not incorporated an enterprise based on proposed project
- Teams who have not received more than S$50K grant or funding at point of application
Application is now open. Apply here.

For solo/pair applicants
For solo applicants:
- Technical/Non-technical background
- The problem statement they wish to work on.
- Proposed idea
- Biography (up to 300 words)
-
Resume (2-page)
*Solo applicants should be matched to existing teams or form new teams with other solo applicants before the end of the programme. Only successfully matched teams will move forward with the support venture support from the office.
Eligibility criteria for solo/pair application:
- Currently enrolled in an IHL as a student or fellow
- Only individuals who successfully form teams will be admitted to the programme
Application is now open. Apply here.
GETTING ON BOARD
To help you get a head start, selected early applicants will be informed by mid-December 2021.
Early successful applicants get 2 hour session with our entrepreneur-in-residence to help refine their solutions.
For other applicants, including the remainder of the early applicant, the outcome of your applicants will be announced in mid-January 2022.
Meet the 2022 teams
In the 2022 programme, five teams are selected to receive further support from VIE to realise their impact ventures, each receiving additional support of $50,000 pre-seed grant, incubation support and a dedicated venture partner.

Silver Online Society
How might we teach the elderly to use their phones independently at their convenience? Silver Online Service has an answer. The mobile application provides on-demand guidance to make it easier for seniors to seek help when using their phones. Linking to a volunteer pool, volunteers would be able to communicate and guide the elderly through their own devices.

Stick' Em
How could we battle the digital divide in STEAM education between the haves and have-nots? Stick Em is developing low-cost and easily accessible STEAM kits that allow anyone to access the benefits of robotics education. On top of building robotics, the team has built communities and forums where users can interact and compete using their homebuilt robots, using chopsticks! Stick ‘Em is currently being piloted across primary and secondary schools in Singapore.

Little Changemakers
How might we provide affordable, inclusive and accessible learning resources for children with different abilities? The Little Changemakers believe they have an answer. The team has developed a universal sensory play kit design that integrates digital and physical experiences for a complete and holistic learning experience. With a framework from Nurturing Early Learners from the Ministry of Education, Singapore, the kit targets six learning domains: motor skills, language and literacy, numeracy, social and emotional development, world discovery and creative expression.

Tap Tiles
How could generate electricity through walking? Tap Tile is developing cutting edge kinetic transformers that can turn our footsteps into electricity. Cheaper and more efficient than existing technology, the device can be deployed to rural regions where power generation can be highly challenging.

Team Different
How could we encourage more Former Drug Offenders to step forward to receive support? Team Different undertook the challenge by interviewing FDO communities to derive an answer. Developing an app that bridge and build communities, the social media platform reinforces changes by awarding positive habit changes.
The other teams will continue to receive support and resources to help set their projects up for better chances at success. Get to know all the teams here.
GET TO KNOW OUR ALUMNI
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Homage
Homage is a leading technology-driven care and health services platform that combines curated and trained care professionals with smart technology to manage and provide on-demand holistic non-medical and medical services to seniors and adults, allowing them to age and recover at home with grace, control and dignity.
Homage’s core care services include Disability and Care Assessments, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance, Nursing Procedures and Rehabilitation services, including Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Additionally, Homage Health provides health screening, mobile medicine, telemedicine, ambulance and medication delivery services.
Operating in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, Homage works with care recipients with a range of mobility and medical conditions, including chronic and terminal illnesses such as Dementia, Stroke, Parkinson’s and cancer, helping them be more mobile and functional as well as providing social and personal care. Homage actively collaborates with government, health and financial organisations to distribute and deliver home- and community- caregiving services.
Learn more about Homage at: Homage – Holistic Health & Caregiving Services Where You Are

Movinc
Movinc empowers mobility by designing affordable, simple to use, compact and easy to transport mobility aids and motorised power add-ons for urban environment usage; enabling seniors and persons with mobility disabilities to live more independently, safely and healthily.
Learn more about Movinc at: https://www.movinc.sg/

UglyGood
At UglyGood, we harvest fruit waste and transform it into valuable resources (Waste valorisation). We process & extract the components from fruit pulps & peels, so that they can then be used as raw materials for making new products.
Currently, we mainly work with citrus byproducts. The fruit juicing industry is one the most resource inefficient industries where only 50% of the fruit is being utilised while the rest of it are generated as by-products (fruit pulps & peels).
As a social enterprise, we also reinvest a majority of our profits back to forward our mission of waste valorization & environmental sustainability.
Learn more about UglyGood at: UglyGood | Circular Economy – ZeroWaste Initiative | Singapore

Skilio
Skilio is an AI-powered, digital soft skills portfolio for individuals to better articulate & showcase soft skill competencies. We do this by allowing you to discover, develop and subsequently articulate your soft skills growth through the experiences that you have done.
This means that non-academic activities like volunteering, organizing an event, leading a CCA, which were previously neglected, can now be easily documented, and use to provide insights on how you have grown during those activities. Our algorithm will then help you to translate those experiences into soft skills competencies so that you can improve upon them and use it to apply for your dream opportunity!
Learn more about Skilio at: Skilio – Capturing The Development Of Future Skills
AND MANY MORE

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