Entrepreneurial Talent Development Fund
The Entrepreneurial Talent Development Fund (ETDF) Scheme was launched in June 2004 by the Ministry of Trade and Industry through SPRING Singapore. The scheme aims to develop entrepreneurial talent by encouraging learning by doing and for student entrepreneurs to showcase their talent. It is open to all full-time tertiary students and fresh graduates.
Selected student ventures will be able to receive funding from the scheme. Each S$1 contributed by the student, will be matched by S$3 from the ETDF and S$1 from TP. The maximum ETDF contribution is capped at S$50,000 per student venture. At TP, we strongly encourage all full-time students and fresh graduates who aspire to be entrepreneurs to come forward. We assure you that every business idea will receive our attention.
More information available at http://www.spring.gov.sg.
Apply Now
If you have a business idea that you wish to put forth, we encourage you to complete the form etdf_plan.pdf and submit it via email to entrepreneurship@tp.edu.sg or in person at the Entrepreneurship Centre, Blk 13 #03-81.
Student Ventures
MDEAS Pte LtdMDEAS, founded by Lee Ming Hua and Chen Bing Qiang, both graduates of the Diploma in Information Technology in 2004, is the first company that is funded by the Entrepreneurial Talent Development Fund Scheme. Victory in the Javajam Competition with their mobile ideas inspired them to form MDEAS Pte Ltd - specialising in software development, maintenance for mobile/web service and solutions. Since inception, MDEAS has successfully secured a few business deals - a good stepping stone for their entrepreneurial pursuit. For more information on MDEAS, please visit http://www.webdeas.com.sg. | | 
Chen Bing Qiang (front row left) and his co-workers. | | | | DAO Private LimitedSteven Dao Tung Giang graduated from the Diploma in Electronic in 2004. A Permanent Resident, Steven is a Vietnamese by citizenship. Though from an engineering background, Steven displays a strong flair for the fashion business. With the help ETDF, Steven is able to realise his entrepreneurial pursuit. DAO Pte Ltd will focus on the distribution of ladies wear as well as other range of fashion apparels. With Steven's strong links in Vietnam, he is able to leverage on the low cost production for better business efficiency. | | 
Steven Dao | | | | | MeowMoo Productions Pte LtdFreddy Lim was only 19 when he incorporated MeowMoo Productions Pte Ltd -a student venture accepted for seed funding in 2005. MeowMoo was formed not by chance but by a group of Design students aspiring to have their own apparel company that would enable them to create different styles of T-shirt apparels at different seasons. To find out more about MeowMoo'sT-shirt collections, please visit http://www.meowmoo.com. | | 
Freddy Lim | | | | | AvantGarden Studio Pte LtdFounded by Chris Lim and Chen Yaoming, both graduates of the Temasek Design School, AvantGarden Studio Pte Ltd specialises in developing web based media contents, publications and interactive games. Its unique selling point is in the use of animation to convey important (yet often boring) messages in an entertaining way. Both award-winning designers, Chris and Yaoming certainly put their passion for animation and creative arts to good use. Visit http://www.avantgarden.com.sg to find out more about the services offered by the company. | | 
Chris Lim | | | | | Designed in Singapore Pte LtdAn unique name to begin with, Designed in Singapore Pte Ltd (or DIS in short) is formed by Temasek Design School graduate, Marcus Chiang. As the name suggests, DIS promises to produce and sell products that are exquisite, unique and designed by Singapore designers. These include furniture, lampshades, home fittings and lifestyle products. For enquiries on DIS's products, please call Marcus at 9830-1311 or visit his website at http://www.designedinsingapore.com. | | 
Marcus Chiang |
Mentorship Programme
While entrepreneurship is the main focus, it is our also our duty to ensure that students learn and grow in the process. The purpose of the Mentorship Programme is to provide our startups with the proper guidance and professional advice to help them take off in the business world as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Through our wide network of industry experts, business owners and practitioners, a student entrepreneur, who is selected for the mentorship programme, will be matched to the right mentor. Compatibility is paramount in ensuring the mentee receives optimal coaching and advice.
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