We offer you pathways to develop your entrepreneurial mindset and networks to forge your career in the innovation & entrepreneurship space!
Programmes & Offerings
The Global Innovation Immersion (GII) Programme provides students firsthand experiences of innovation & entrepreneurship through global internships in high growth startups, venture capital firms, incubators, accelerators and more. The programme aims to cultivate entrepreneurial mindset & competencies.
As Southeast Asia's first and only student venture fund-cum-training programme, Protégé Ventures (PV) nurtures future tech-savvy entrepreneurial leaders through hands-on venture capital training and extensive network building.
IIE supports the clubs with SMU student community that foster entrepreneurial mindset and training under diverse interests and industries. There is no one way to be entrepreneurial!
The Student Entrepreneur Internship (SEI) allows students with a registered start-up or business to perform their mandatory 10-week (or more) internship in that start-up or business!
We offer several awards and scholarships to aspiring entrepreneurs, thanks to the generous support of our donors!
Alumni Spotlight
Leong Mun Kit
GII 2023, Orbits Startups
Shanghai, China
"My summer of 2023 was spent as a Corporate Innovation Analyst at Orbit Startups, SOSV in Shanghai, a role that opened the door on my discovery of China and Its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. I got to experience how fast China is moving in terms of innovation coupled with an impressive service delivery efficiency. During site visits part of a one-week study tour in Shenzhen, I witnessed firsthand how technological advancements are implemented in practice. A standout experience was visiting the Meituan office in Longhua, Shenzhen, where I learned about their innovative use of drones for food delivery."
Keegan Ng
GII 2024, Colipi
Hamburg, Germany
"At COLIPI, I had the unique opportunity to apply my marketing skills and passion for photography, videography and drone shooting, working closely with my CEO to prepare a company video for investors. The Lap Opening Day was a highlight, where I had the opportunity to interact with European venture capitalists and partners like Shell. Beyond work, sharing meals and watching the EuroCup livestream with international colleagues created unforgettable moments and gave me deeper insights into European culture, in adiition to the weekend travels. This enriching and fun experience under GII is one I highly recommend for future students!"
Hamalya Putri
GII 2024, Biktub
Bangkok, Thailand
"Despite not speaking Thai, I was warmly welcomed at Bitkub and quickly made to feel like part of the team, true to Thai hospitality! One highlight of many, was supporting a meet-up event with over 500 participants, where I got the chance to engage with key figures in the cryptocurrency industry, including Bitkub's CEO."
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