Since launching in Singapore in 2011, the Founder Institute has graduated over 100 companies in the region, including some of the area's fastest-growing startups, like Clubvivre, ContractIQ, Foodmento, iCarsClub, Vault Dragon, and more. In addition, our efforts in Singapore have also been profiled by several top media channels, including Tech In Asia, e27, and more.
If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in Singapore, click here to apply today. The program is open to founders of all kinds – including solo founders, those without an idea or company, and those that have a full-time job.
Those who apply by the Early Application Deadline (Oct 06, 2026) will have their application fees waived (typically $50) and are eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships.
In the Founder Institute's four-month, part-time program, promising startup entrepreneurs “learn by doing” and launch a company through structured training courses, practical business-building assignments, and expert feedback from a large network of business mentors. Plus, aspiring founders are not required to quit their day job to participate, so they can begin building a business around their ideas without putting their livelihood at risk.
In order to celebrate the launch, the Singapore Founder Institute will several free startup events for the general public, where you can meet top entrepreneurs and learn more about the program:
Singapore Events:
- Vibe Code Your AI MVP in 60 Minutes: 6:00pm, Oct 21, 2026 (Asia/Singapore): https://FI.co/e/405479
Global or Regional Events:
The Singapore Chapter will will be led by local leaders Alvin Yap and Jeffrey Paine. Alvin is the CEO of TheMobileGamer, an award-winning and venture funded startup based in Singapore, and Jefferey is the founding partner of Golden Gate Ventures, an early stage technology incubator based in Singapore.
In addition, some of Singapore's top entrepreneurs will help teach founders in the program, including:
- Aaron Kong: Principal, We are Brand Utility
- Andrew Chou
- Arjun Thomas: Founder & Venture Strategist , ArcShift
- Ayhan K. Isaacs: Head of Global Growth, Founder Institute
- Bilal Ismail: Founder, Dalil Concierge
- Chee Leong Thoo
- Dan Soh: Partner, AlfaCove
- David Weekly: CEO, Medcorder & Network Weather
- David Yin: Co-Founder & Managing Director, Yes 2 Games
- Eddie Lim: Executive DIrector, Singapore Local Bank
- Gabriel Sim
- Gerald Ong: Founder/CEO, Conscious Emergence Pte Ltd
- Jae Lee: Co-founder and CEO, FM Insight
- Jayren Teo
- Jed Ng: Super Angel & Founder, Angel School
- Jeffrey Paine: Founding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures, Singapore
- Jocelyn Ng
- Joseph Lee: Mr, Janesis Consulting
- Judy Wong
- Kelvin Tan: Career Development and Coaching Specialist, Ingeus Pte Ltd
- Lance Quek: Chairman and Managing Partner, Blackforest Global Management
- Lance Quek: Managing Partner, Telomere Ventures (the healthcare investing platform of BlackForest Global Management)
- Mandy Hon: Co-Founder & CEO, ImpacFat |
- Niket Desai: GSD Wizard + Product, Punchd, Google Austria
- Ophilia Yong
- Orkan Akcan
- Paul Meyers: CEO, Appetite Labs
- Peiyun Tan
- Prashant Saxena: Regional VP, Revenue at Isentia | PhD from NTU | Adjunct Prof at ESSEC , Singapore
- Ser Yeng Ler, SUSS
- Siavash Sakhavi: AI Performance Lead, CPF Board
- Tony Yang: Process Consultant, APAC Business Transformation Group , Allied World Assurance
- Yan Yuan Tan: Chief Executive Officer, Y Medical & Wellness Pte. Ltd.
- Yee Gary Ang: Chapter Lead, Founder Institute (Singapore)
- And many more to be announced.
