POL-ITE Entrepreneurs' Challenge
The POL-ITE Entrepreneurs’ Challenge is a challenge jointly organised by the Institute of Technical Education and local polytechnics with ACE.SG (Action Community For Entrepreneurship) and supported by the Ministry of Education.
Shortlisted teams in PET or Alumni tracks will go through a developmental programme which will prepare them with the basics of starting a business. The top 3 category winners will be determined after the National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) Live Pitch and receive prize money of up to 10K, 7K, or 5K SGD.
*We only accept nominations from IHL representatives.
What's in it for you?
As part of the six months programme, you will be equipped with skills and knowledge to help you learn about starting a business.
There will also be networking and dedicated mentoring opportunities, and you will take part in a pitch battle for cash prizes and opportunities to take your ideas further by securing additional funding. The POL-ITE Entrepreneurs' Challenge is also integrated with ACE.SG’s National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards (NYEA) to provide you with broader exposure and recognition.
You will go through:
- Mentoring - There will be a mentor pairing process
- Developmental Workshops - Learn and Apply
- Pitch - Refine, polish and showcase your ideas!
- Live Pitch - One shot for the prize!
Please note that 65% attendance (for Workshops & Fireside Chats) is compulsory to qualify for the live pitch. You are highly encouraged to attend all of the workshops for maximum learning.
Location and schedule subject to changes.
POL-ITE Entrepreneurs' Challenge 2024
Alumni Category
Meet the winners!
GOLD
Gignite.ai
SILVER
SGFR Store
represented by
1. Mohamed Haikkel Bin Firdhaus
2. Lucas Phua
Read more about SGFR Store in our
feature here!
BRONZE
Trace
represented by
1. April Chan
2. Jared Lim
3. Tan Jian Zhen
4. Pearlyn Thiam
Read more about Trace in our feature here!
POL-ITE Entrepreneurs' Challenge 2024
PET Category
Meet the winners!
GOLD
Kloss Solutions
represented by
1. Lingesh S/O Sachuvanantham
2. Javen Francis Koh Wei Yang
3. Roy Tan Tonhardt
4. Shyakirah Ummi Nadhilah
Read more about Kloss Solutions in our feature here!
SILVER
Greenponic
represented by
1. Sherman Yong
2. Benjamin Tay Jek Yong
Kelly See Ying Kit
Read more about Greenponic in our feature here!
BRONZE
RTE Technologies
represented by
1. Foo Zheng Yong Jerald
2. Chin Yan Kang Elliot
3. Mohamed Irhamshah Bin Kamarudin
4. Ysabela Rica Villamayor Dela Cruz
Read more about RTE Technologies in our feature here!
Why NYEA?
Take the stage
Showcase your biggest and brightest ideas!
Meet fellow entrepreneurs
Meet the people who are driving growth and innovation in the ecosystem by getting plugged into our ecosystem!
Be the Community
At ACE.SG, supporting founders and startups is at the heart of what we do. We want to bring together the community of youth entrepreneurs that are excited about the challenge of entrepreneurship!
Be it joining the community through our exclusive events, being part of ACE.SG new initiatives, or inspiring and sharing your stories of success and learnings with our community, we will connect you with our ecosystem and have you in the spotlight.
