Singapore International Foundation’s YSE Global Programme 2024: The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global is an eight-month programme that inspires, equips and enables youth of different nationalities to start or scale up their social enterprises in Singapore and beyond.
Since 2010, YSE Global has nurtured a network of youth with innovative business ideas focused on social good. Together with established social entrepreneurs, business consultants and investors, we harness the power of ideas, know-how and resources to effect positive change for a better world.
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Singapore International Foundation’s YSE Global Programme 2024.
YSE Global 2024.
Looking to scale up your social enterprise? If you are aged between 18 to 35 and have a viable and innovative business solution to a social issue, submit your application now!
Gain access to an international ecosystem of investors, industry experts, experienced mentors, and a growing network of over 1,300 young changemakers from 42 nationalities. Be inspired by leading social innovation trends and market insights from the region. Shortlisted teams will stand a chance to scale up their social enterprises with up to S$20,000 in funding.
Expand your impact with YSE Global 2024! Applications are open from 14 February to 24 April 2024, 11.59pm (GMT +8).
Our Impact
- S$790,000 grant funding awarded to 47 social enterprises (2010-2024)
- 86% of grant winners remain in operation
- 75% of social enterprises grew from seed stage to start-up stage and beyond through YSE Global
- 94% of alumni gained network expansion through YSE Global
- S$2 million worth of employment created by alumni annually
- Social Return on Investment (SROI) of S$3.91 for every S$1 invested in YSE Global
- See more in the YSE Impact Study, which evaluates the programme’s impact on its alumni and their social enterprises from 2010 to 2024.
What You Can Expect
Network
Join an international ecosystem of young changemakers, including like-minded individuals, corporates, and successful entrepreneurs.
Mentorship
Gain access to insights from industry experts and professionals.
Study Visits
Embark on overseas study visits and gain global perspectives on social entrepreneurship.
Grants
Start or scale up your social enterprise with up to S$20,000 in funding.
How to Apply for Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global 2024.
Before starting your application, please ensure that you have read the application FAQ and agree to the terms and conditions. To be considered, your application must be completed and submitted by 24 April 2024, 2359 Singapore Time (GMT +8).
HOW TO APPLY?
For new users, you are required to register for a Judgify account by completing your entrant profile. For existing users, please login with your entrant profile details.
If you are applying as a sole founder, you should start and complete your entrant profile. If you are applying as a team, the main contact person should complete the entrant profile. The main contact person is responsible for keeping the full team informed of all communications with the SIF.
- Click on the ‘Submit An Entry’ button to begin
- You will be directed to a login page to complete your ‘Entrant Profile’. Each submission only requires one entrant profile.
- Once logged-in, start your application.
- You can save your draft entries on the platform and come back to continue working on it later.
- Applicants are required to pay an application fee of S$10 to submit your application successfully.
For a step-by-step guide on the application process, please refer to the guidelines. If you encounter difficulties in creating or submitting an application via Judgify, please contact us at yse@sif.org.sg or click on the ‘Contact the Organiser’ link below.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?
You will need to submit the following items:
- Business Plan Overview – click here to download the guidelines and template
- Business Summary
- Business Model Canvas
- SE Team/Individual Photo
- SE Logo (if available)
- Any Supporting Documents (optional)
Please note that the SIF may contact you to conduct clarifications. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible so that we have ample time to assist you in completing your submission where necessary.
KEY NOTES:
- Before filling up the online application form, please read through the requirements and FAQs.
- If you are applying as a team of up to 3 members, please fill up the personal details for all team members before submission.
- Supporting documents should not exceed a total of 50MB in file size each.
- Submission is only completed if you have provided all required information and paid an application fee of S$10. You can only submit the application form once.
- In your emails with us, please appoint one main contact person while copying the rest of your members so that we can keep communication clear and timely.