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Turn Your Research into Global Impact

Be part of Activate's first global program—designed to support Singapore science entrepreneurs through partnership with NTU

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What is the Activate Global - Singapore Fellowship?

This 12-month fellowship will empower Singapore researchers to turn their hard-tech discoveries into real-world ventures across global markets, connecting local innovation with Activate’s market across the United States and other international markets.

Why Join the Activate Global - Singapore Fellowship?

This fellowship is tailored for Singapore-based researchers ready to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journeys by committing to working on their ventures full-time.

Funding

Funds provided directly to fellows for living stipends and other flexible business expenses.

Get financial support for personal and professional costs so you can focus entirely on your venture.

 

Network

Access to Singapore’s innovation ecosystem and Activate’s global community.

Build connections with Singapore’s leading innovation hubs, including NTU, NUS, A*STAR, SMU, SUTD, all other AUs, Enterprise Singapore, and more.

Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from experienced deep-tech leaders.

Tap into resources and bespoke mentorship built on Activate’s proven framework for turning research into scalable ventures.

 

Immersive Experiences

Quarterly convenings in Singapore and two visits to the U.S. to refine your venture and build relationships.

Be part of a global community of deep-tech science entrepreneurs, now extending to Singapore for the first time.

Are you ready to take the leap?

Whether you’re a solo founder or part of a team, the Activate Global - Singapore Fellowship is your launchpad to success, connecting local innovation with Activate’s global ecosystem.

The Activate Global - Singapore Fellowship welcomes scientists and engineers who meet the following requirements: 

Fellow Eligibility

  • Scientists and technologists exploring commercialization of IP from a Singapore institute of higher learning, autonomous university, or A*STAR.
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of post-baccalaureate scientific research, engineering, or technology development experience.
  • Must be willing to establish a company in Singapore.
  • Must be leading the commercial development of a hardware-based technology innovation for the first time if awarded the fellowship (i.e., not a repeat hard-tech founder).
  • Must be committed full-time to the proposed project or company if awarded the fellowship.
  • Must be able to communicate proficiently in English.
  • Must be legally able to travel to the U.S. during the fellowship.

Project Eligibility

  • Must be based in the physical or biological sciences or related engineering disciplines.
  • Must still be in development and not yet ready for full-scale product sales at the time of the application deadline.
  • Must not have raised more than S$2M in debt or equity funding from non-governmental sources at the time of the application deadline.
  • Recently incorporated or are ready to incorporate by the start of the program.

Activate Global Fellows Selection Process

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Activate Fellows Driving Innovation Across Sectors and Markets

Garrett Boudinot

Vycarb uses water as the medium to remove CO₂ by converting it into bicarbonate/carbonate (stable forms), while embedding sensors and measurement systems to verify that the removal and storage have actually happened. 

In October 2025, SGInnovate, a Singapore-based deep-tech investor, participated in Vycarb's $5M seed funding round. 

Vycarb has been featured by CNBC, the U.S. Department of Energy, Forbes, and more.

Marissa Beatty

Turnover Labs develops next-generation electrolyzers designed to operate efficiently under harsh industrial conditions. These systems convert impure CO₂ streams into valuable chemicals such as plastics, solvents, and fuels without relying on fossil fuels. 

Turnover Labs is working with partners in Southeast Asia to transform industrial emissions into reliable, on-site feedstocks. 

Beatty was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2024, and Turnover Labs was a winner of the 2025 MassChallenge Switzerland accelerator competition.

William Moy

COBI focuses on developing a new computer architecture that emulates quantum entanglement using current semiconductor technologies. This approach aims to solve complex optimization problems efficiently and cost-effectively. 

COBI is a finalist in Enterprise Singapore's SLINGSHOT 2025 Deep Tech Startup Competition.

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