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Universities and academe have allocated significant budgets to foster innovation in young minds. Partnering with industry requirements, leading educational institutions have designed comprehensive, interdisciplinary programs to enrich education and research offerings, preparing their graduates for future economic and national growth priorities.

Initiatives include research collaborations to develop cutting-edge technologies and capacities to facilitate industry transformation, extensive faculty-staff learning and training exchanges, joint development of specialized, skills-based courses, provision of advanced facilities and equipment for teaching, education, and research, and enhanced internship and mentorship programs focused on job placements, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

With Singapore leading in global innovation, meeting the increasing innovation demands of the regional landscape demands a dedicated university that can adapt to changes and nurture technically proficient leaders and innovators to address societal needs.

Trailblazing in design and technology

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) was among the pioneering universities globally to integrate the art and science of design and technology into a holistic, interdisciplinary education and research experience resulting in real-world design innovations.

Aligning with its vision of “Trailblazing a Better World by Design”, SUTD’s mission is to redefine design, education, and research by leveraging multiple disciplines to positively impact society. Its academic programs aim to cultivate technically proficient leaders who embrace risks and constantly innovate for a better future.

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SUTD stands out as one of the most innovative universities globally. Notably, nearly one-third of SUTD faculty members were recognized in the top 2% of scientists worldwide, as per the database by Stanford University and Elsevier BV, in September 2022.

The tech industry’s focus includes pioneering solutions in data science and artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare, smart cities, sustainability, and aviation. Their courses equip graduates with industry insights and perspectives to support growth in these sectors.

Fostering a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurial talent

Apart from knowledge transfer, the SUTD ecosystem offers resources to assist its students in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Last year, SUTD introduced the Baby Shark Fund to back student-led innovation at all levels. Along with seeking collaborations and partnerships for their startups, SUTD is also reaching out to key players in the ecosystem to support these student-led innovations through mentorship, validation, funding, or providing problem statements for students to work on solutions.

This is why SUTD’s participation in Echelon X is crucial as it aims to raise awareness of its startup ecosystem. Ms. Celestine Khoo, Senior Director of SUTD’s Office of Venture, Innovation and Enterprise (VIE) stated: “Echelon X provides a great platform for SUTD to showcase the solutions developed by our SUTD-affiliated teams, many of which focus on software and AI.

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“Through this, SUTD hopes to connect with industry partners such as corporates, venture capital firms, and other key players in the ecosystem, and potentially forge new partnerships to support our students on their entrepreneurial journey.”

Startups and ecosystem players can explore the SUTD booth to learn about the university’s involvement in the ecosystem and engage with the team from the Office of VIE. This presents an excellent opportunity to discover synergies and establish new partnerships that aid students in their entrepreneurial pursuits, empowering them to become the disruptors of tomorrow’s world.

Get to know SUTD at Echelon X!

SUTD is just one of the exciting industry leaders from across Southeast Asia who will be present at Echelon X. Joining them are other essential leaders, visionary entrepreneurs, and innovative startups from all corners of the region coming together for two packed days. Echelon X will feature dedicated content stages, exhibitions, panel discussions, and more, all geared towards supporting and empowering the tech startup ecosystem with actionable insights through various knowledge-sharing activities.

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Whether you seek to expand your knowledge, network with key players in the tech startup scene, or showcase your innovative ideas, Echelon X offers an unmatched experience. Join us as a participant or official partner by securing your place now on our official page. Together, let’s embark on a journey to shape the future and create a lasting impact.

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