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NUS commits up to S$2.5m to 50 startups

Published Tue, Oct 16, 2018 · 08:48 AM

    Singapore

    THE National University of Singapore (NUS) has pledged to commit up to S$2.5 million to launch 50 startups.

    The seed funding will be offered to recipients of the Stephen Riady Young Entrepreneur Scholarship. Upon graduation, scholarship recipients who are keen to start a new business venture can apply for seed funding of up to S$50,000. In 10 years, the university expects as many as 50 startups to be kick-started by these scholars.

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