With the support of SG Growth Capital and Lotus One Investment, deep tech ventures in the NUS ecosystem
gain access to global expertise, quality capital, and expansive networks,’ said Dr Tan Sian Wee, NUS Senior
Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise). ‘These partnerships strengthen our integrated ecosystem – uniting
education, research, and venture creation – to attract outstanding talent and nurture start-ups that deliver
innovation with lasting global impact.’
Global learning opportunities with Stanford University
Complementing these capital partnerships, NUS Enterprise announced a S$2 million (US$1.5 million) pilot
collaboration with Stanford University, made possible through a donation from the Khetan Foundation. The
NUS-Stanford Khetan Foundation Launch Pad will give students from the NUS College of Design and
Engineering hands-on experience in international teams, co-creating and prototyping solutions to real-world
industry challenges. Guided by faculty from both universities, students will collaborate with partners such as
Meta and Venture Corporation, gaining practical exposure while sharpening cross-border innovation skills.
This initiative builds on the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme in the US and BLOCK71 Silicon
Valley, creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs to scale their innovations within NUS Enterprise’s global
ecosystem. Established in 2002, NOC has nurtured entrepreneurial mindsets by immersing students in top
innovation hubs worldwide. Complementing this, BLOCK71 Silicon Valley serves as a launchpad for
start-ups, connecting them with universities, corporates, and investors across the US and Singapore as part
of NUS Enterprise’s global network of 11 physical accelerators.