Singapore Startup AdVenture

Unique learning experiences with some of Singapore's best startups.

The Ventures Singapore Startup AdVenture is a four-week in-person entrepreneruship learning experience within a Singapore startup, small business or non-profit organisation.

Learn more about eligibility, course credit, and more from the Startup AdVentures program homepage.

The Singapore Startup AdVenture program will run from Sunday 22 June to Saturday 19 July 2025.

Applications for the Singapore Startup AdVenture close on Thursday 3 April 11:59pm.

Applications are now closed.

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What to expect

During your Singapore Startup AdVenture, you can expect to:

Experience first-hand the life in a Singaporean startup and gain valuable insight into the Singaporean startup ecosystem
Network with global startups and leaders in innovation
Develop your entrepreneurial skills with a program of events and activities organised by UQ Ventures, Accelerating Asia, and the Singapore ecosystem
Collaborate with your peers and build your connections through team building activities and social activities
Build your resilience and get out of your comfort zone to learn new skills and test your limits
Undertake your own project (agreed with your startup) to extend your learning experience

Outcomes

Develop cross-cultural communication and digital work skills
Build your understanding of the Singaporean startup scene
Complete a real-world, international business project that you can add to your portfolio
Develop and apply entrepreneurial skills highly sought by employers across all industries and around the world
Gain confidence in presenting and pitching
Grow your global networks and connections
Form new friendships with your fellow participants

Key dates

Group interviews (in-person only) – successful application stage only

Students successful in the application stage will be invited to a mandatory in-person group interview at St Lucia Campus. If you are unable to attend a group interview in-person and/or on the dates offered, we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Monday 14 April – 3:30-4:30pm
Tuesday 15 April – 3:30-4:30pm
Wednesday 16 April – 9:30-10:30am

Startup AdVenture participants only

Students successful accepting an offer to participate in the Singapore Startup AdVenture are required to attend the following pre-departure sessions:

Pre-departure session (In-person - St Lucia campus) – Mandatory

Tuesday 27 May – 10am-12:30pm

UQ Travel Insurance briefing (Online - Zoom) – Mandatory

Thursday 29 May – 10-11am

Cultural Agility Training (In-person - St Lucia campus) – Recommended

Thursday 29 May – 11:30am-1:30pm

Funding options

Successful applicants will have the cost of their participation in the program covered by a UQ Grant.
Students who are successful in being invited to join a Startup AdVenture program do not need to do anything in relation to the funding - the UQ Grant will be automatically applied by the UQ Ventures team.
Funding through the New Colombo Program (NCP) Grant scheme, for participation in the Startup AdVenture program, is not available in 2025.

Before you apply

Ensure the following steps have been completed:

Eligibility verification: Confirmed eligibility to apply for and participate in the Startup AdVenture program.
Document review: Thoroughly read and understood this document, including the program’s requirements, expectations, and participant obligations.
Application preparation: Provided clear, concise, honest, and meaningful answers that directly address the selection criteria.

Reviewed resources from UQ Careers and Employability for guidance on writing a strong application, if assistance was needed.

Testimonial

Alawy, Robert, and Anika with fellow Singapore Adventurer, Neha.
“I highly recommend the Startup AdVenture Program. This four-week experience will challenge you, teach you, and most importantly, help you discover yourself. For me, each day brought new opportunities to learn and engage, and now I feel confident facing the corporate world with an entrepreneurial spirit ignited in me.” – Anika Kapoor, first year Master of Business (Marketing and Advertising) student
“The Startup Adventure program is very awesome! It was a life-changing experience for me, I met lots of valuable and good friends, and networks, and also got the unique experience of seeing how a professional founder builds the business from scratch on a day-to-day basis. I also received the opportunity to be believed in handling various tasks for my start-up, which added to my professional skills.” – Alawy Anam, second year Master of Agribusiness student
“The Startup AdVenture is a singularly excellent experience. It's exactly the kind of thing you should be doing in your time at university.” – Robert Chapman, second year Master of Molecular Biology student