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Program Details
Housing
You will live and work in the heart of Singapore, accessing housing and facilities designed for catering to entrepreneurs, remote workers, and digital nomads. Housing will be a hostel or hotel, rated 4-stars or above on TripAdvisor. Twin-share is the default, but single accommodation upgrades are available on request.
TEAN Staff
Our team works with you from start to finish through the study abroad process. Our staff will help guide you through the application process to go abroad, then upon arrival in Singapore, you will meet our program leaders who will be your support in-country. Our staff is readily available and able to assist you with any academic, social, or cultural questions or issues that you may face.
Meet the TeamCultural Activities
Along with cultural tours, there will be a variety of included and optional events (including industry networking) throughout the program.
Host Organization
HEX is an Australian-based team working around the world and around the clock. They have run 40+ programs to San Francisco, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Melbourne, as well as virtual internships, challenges and cohort-based programs. HEX exists to launch epic careers and unlock talent to create a new generation of leaders. Their team works with tech giants like Culture Amp, Google, and Zendesk and startup partners like Draper Startup House, Pause Fest, and TechCrunch.
Itinerary
Overview
To apply for the program, you are encouraged to have an early-stage business idea or concept.
Week 1
Learn about why so many tech founders choose Singapore as their home base, and learn the inner workings of Asian business culture. The Hex team will guide you through practical workshops and mentor sessions as you move through the ideation process and exploratory phase – including design thinking, leadership, market validation, and public speaking skills.
Some of the highlights of Week 1 include:
- Welcome orientation, cultural activity, welcome dinner
- Concept Ideation
- Startup Mindset
- Funding & Finance
- Start-up Tours
- Product Validation
- Branding & Culture
Week 2
Get insight into what’s trending in Singapore start-ups and how you can stay ahead of the curve. Visit start-ups, tech giants, accelerators and meetup with real founders and investors. Pitch coaching, prototyping, intro to UI/UX, and mentor hours will get you ready for your final pitch.
Some of the highlights of Week 2 include:
- Growth Hacking
- Pitch Practice
- Tech Tour (eg Google, Microsoft)
- Industry networking event
- Startup Tours
- Product Development
- Final Pitches
Dates, Fees & Inclusions
Summer 2022
| Application Deadline | April 22 |
| Program Starts | July 2 |
| Program Ends | July 16 |
Summer 2022 Fees
14-Day Program
$4,900
What’s Included
- On-site orientation and 24/7 support in-country
- All interactive workshops
- Coursework, speakers, and instructors
- Mentor office hours
- Co-working space access
- Cultural Excursions around Singapore
- Educational tours of accelerators and tech companies
- 13 x night accommodation
- Daily continental breakfast
- Welcome & farewell dinners
What’s Not Included
- International Airfare
- Visa (if required)
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Academic Transcript
Scholarships
Testimonials
“Hex gave me the clarity and confidence to forge my own entrepreneurial path.” – Bella Filacuridi
“One of the most intense but fulfilling experiences I’ve had in a long time.” – Peter Griffis
“Hex is a great vehicle for social entrepreneurship.” -James Balzer
We Love Singapore
Paula Rivera Santos
U.S Staff
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If you fancy getting acquainted with Singapore’s unique wildlife, keep this serene nature reserve high on your list. It’s recently opened a new extension that boasts a coastal boardwark and mid-canopy walk, both which let you get much closer to a host of critters, including monitor lizards, mudskippers, herons, horseshoe crabs and lots of other creepy crawlies.
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