EntrePass
We are an appointed EntrePass Partner
An initiative under Startup SG, EntrePass is a work pass aimed to support foreign founders in establishing innovative tech or venture-backed startups in Singapore. Through EntrePass, you can look forward to join Singapore's vibrant tech startup community and gain access to networking, fundraising, and co-innovation opportunities. Find out if you are eligible to apply for EntrePass here.
As an EntrePass Partner, foreign founders that have received our endorsement will enjoy additional privileges and have their EntrePass applications prioritised. All criteria for EntrePass remain unchanged.
1) StartupSG EntrePass Website @EntrePass | Startup SG Network
The website holds key information pertaining EntrePass with regards to the following:
b) Resources to get started including guides to starting your business in Singapore and key contacts to Business Support Services
c) Monthly Singapore Market Insights Session to learn about the Singapore Tech Startup Ecosystem
d) Hear from EntrePass Founders on their journey in starting a business in Singapore
2) Learn more about the EntrePass scheme
3) Video: Introduction to the Singapore Startup Ecosystem
a. This video (9 min) introduces the opportunities in the Singapore Startup Ecosystem, its key constituents such as 3,800 tech startups, 400 investors and 220 accelerators and incubators, as well as our focus on building up a deep tech ecosystem.
Introduction to the Singapore Startup Ecosystem (Short) - YouTube
b. The longer version (25 min) provides further information on programmes that foreign entrepreneurs can tap on to succeed in Singapore such as EntrePass as the appropriate work visa, support to access space, talent, fundraising, acceleration and co-innovation programmes, and annual flagship events such as SWITCH and SLINGSHOT.
Introduction to the Singapore Startup Ecosystem and Programmes for Foreign Founders (Long) - Youtube
4) EntrePass founder success stories & Social Posts
Visit this link for the full list of stories, which will be updated monthly.
a) Featuring Mihnea de Vries and Deepansh Jain, Co-founders of micromobility technology startup Scooterson – A scooter that learns how you ride: Unlocking a new frontier of micromobility with one of the world’s first semi-autonomous e-scooter
b) Featuring Lu Jian Feng, Co-Founder and Chairman of voice AI startup WIZ.AI – Building relationships through speech: Using humanistic voice AI to revitalise B2C relationships in Southeast Asia
c) Featuring Dr Ali Hasnain and Dr Pradeep Anand Ravindranathl, Co-founders of deep tech startup Curium – The road ahead for self-driving vehicles: Using multi-sensor calibration technology to increase safety,
d) Featuring Daniel Riegler, Co-founder of food technology startup KARANA – The pulled ‘pork’ alternative: How KARANA Co-founder Daniel Riegler transforms young jackfruit into sustainable plant-based meat
e) Featuring Adi, Co-founder of bio-based material startup Mycotech – Leather made from mushrooms: Alternative materials making waves through the fashion scene
f) Featuring Kit and Michael, Co-Founders of Biotech startup Forte Biotech – Empowering farmers, improving outcomes: Changing the game for food security