NUSX's infrastructure for pre-seed to Series A growth in Singapore. B71 Singapore gives founders the mentors, markets, capital connections, and local intelligence to rapidly grow. Powered by NUSX, across three centres, working with pre-seed to Series A teams.
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B71 programme
For startups of all industries, from first idea up to Series A. Hands-on guidance and support for up to 3 years.
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B71 programme
A 10-week programme with Microsoft, taking post-MVP AI startups from traction to a funding-ready pitch at Investor Day.
What you get:
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For 11 years, we have connected early teams to the networks and capital that carry them further, boldly propelling them from scrappy beginnings to billion-dollar outcomes. Still on campus? The Student Entrepreneurship Community (SEC), built with NUS's top entrepreneurship clubs, puts students inside startup life, from hackathons to founder firesides. Many SEC alumni now build at B71.
Stage-matched support from first idea to Series A, with hands-on guidance for up to three years.
Introductions to the corporates, investors, and founders in the B71 network, in Singapore and beyond.
Pilot and procurement pathways with the corporates running challenges through NUSX.
Specialised equipment, hardware, and lab space for research-heavy ventures at Singapore Science Park.
Co-working across three centres: The Hangar, LaunchPad @ one-north, and Singapore Science Park.
Part of a B71 network of more than 1,600 startups incubated since 2011, across six countries.
“It's a no-brainer for me to join the Gen-AI programme and leverage the network of BLOCK71. I've been working at BLOCK71 for the past 8 years. I can only say good things because of the network that they have, not only in Singapore but now with 10 different locations around the world. That's really powerful!”
“The mentorship from NUS, B71 and Microsoft has been invaluable. We’ve been able to tap into the AI expertise which gives us the extra edge in moving forward quickly. B71 provides networking with VCs, angel investors, startups and many potential business partners to collaborate with.”
“Energy in B71 felt GREAT! It feels really amazing to know that we’re with peers building AI products in the same field and talking about the same technology. B71’s network gives me the ability to connect with founders and other potential business partners. Before attending the Gen-AI Accelerator programme, I had an initial idea but after seeing the AI solution diagrams, it made me want to go after it which made our goals more possible.”
Tiago Alves
B71 Singapore | CEO of The Librarian
Dr Nelson Lau
B71 Singapore | Founder of HealthBridge AI
Adrian Yasin
B71 Singapore | Founder of LedgerOwl
Early Stage
For early-stage startups led by NUS students, staff or alumni. No incorporation is needed at this stage. Just a feasible idea and the drive to test it.
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Scaling
For startups moving into a growth phase. Work inside a thriving working community of builders, mentors, and investors to breakthrough into your next phase of growth.
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Deep Tech
For early- to growth-stage startups building research-heavy, hard technology, involving significant Research & Development. Access specialised equipment and hardware to scale.
Eligibility:
B71 Singapore is for founders serious about building and scaling their startups, from first idea through to Series A. Early-stage startups join at The Hangar. Incorporation isn't required, but startups should already show some traction, and at least one founder should have an NUS affiliation. Growth-stage startups join at LaunchPad @ one-north. NUS affiliation isn't required, but the startup must be incorporated in Singapore.
B71 Singapore opens applications for incubation and accelerator programmes throughout the year. Incubation runs two calls a year; accelerator programmes each open at their own time. Apply for the programme that fits your current stage and needs when applications are open.
Yes. B71 has international nodes across the US, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. From Singapore, we help startups expand into these markets through introductions to the relevant country teams, based on each startup's specific needs.
No. B71 Singapore does not take equity in any startup, whether in incubation or in our accelerator programmes. Incubation involves a service agreement, and any associated fees are disclosed as part of that agreement. Accelerator programmes are free to join.
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