Startups

We recognise that embarking on an entrepreneurial journey is one of the most exciting challenges that one can ever face. Adopting a holistic approach, the Nurture U programme aims to nurture and grow startups via one-to-one mentorship and coaching so as to facilitate them to take off in the business world with better chance of success.

To value add to the learning perspectives, on a regular basis, we engage professionals to conduct special mentorship and customised  workshops for all our prospective startups as well as student and graduate entrepeneurs to hone their entrepreneurial skills. If you have a burning desire to start or grow your business, wait no more.  Visit us at the Entrepreneurship Centre to discuss your plan. We are located at Blk 13 Level 3. Alternatively, email to entrepreneurship@tp.edu.sg for an appointment.

StudioNorm Design Consultants Pte Ltd

StudioNorm, the brainchild of a young, energetic team of three - David Tham, Eugene Chan and Jeth Koh, is the first TP team to be supported by the YES! Startups. All three founders were trained in product and industrial design and they envision to create their flagship brand - "normform", a line of lifestyle products, furniture pieces, tableware and display ware.

Spotting immense potential in the hospitality, tourism and entertainment sectors, these three young gentleman now focus on servicing hotels, F&B setups, pubs and bars. StudioNorm's mainstream services include tailored design consultancy service for hospitality sector and creation of props and installations design for clubs, restaurants, museums and themed establishments. Spot them on Razor TV.

The Sample Store

The Sample Store, as the name suggests, is an on-line store that not only distributes samples but also sells them as well.  As Singapore's first online sampling store, it was founded by Elfaine Tan, a Diploma in Biomedical Informatics & Engineering graduate in 2008. Known initiially as Fr3b.com (freebies), the store was rebranded in 2010. Based on the concept of “try before you buy”, members of The Sample Store can buy and obtain free samples of cosmetic, skin care, tonic products using credit points. To date, it has garnered a substantial pool of members and customers, worked with many established brands and has also distributed and sold countless samples.

A go-getter, Elfaine is always in pursuit of fresh business ideas. Her hardwork pays off. In Oct 2009, Elfaine received the Shell LiveWIRE “Most Promising Enterprise Award”, a coveted event jointly organised by Shell, SPH Chinese Division and ITE, from the Minister of State for Trade & Industry, Mr Lee Yi Shyan. She was also named one of 50 Her World Magazine "Most Inspiring Women Under 40" and also featured in a series of media interviews which included the Razor TV.

Elfaine Tan

FyreFlyz Pte Ltd

Having worked in the sales & marketing line for several years, Lovelynne Chong felt that it was time to do something that she had long desired, that is "to be her own boss". Armed with a wealth of experience, excellent networking and a strong passion for business, Lovelynne, together with her partner, started FyreFlyz in January 2009. FyreFlyz prides itself as a company that provides its clients with  total marketing solutions in a convenient  yet affordable manner and with quality service.

To Lovelynne, a Diploma in Business IT graduate, being in business allows her to apply what she has learnt to the fullest but more importantly, it gives her autonomy and the quest to excel.

Virtulips Pte Ltd

Nur Nadiah Junadi, who is a Diploma in Business graduate, was overjoyed when she received confirmation that she was one of the recipients of YES! Startups Grant. For Nadiah, this would allow her to pursue her passion and realise her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.

Virtulips.com is the first in Singapore to establish a reliable beauty social online woman networking platform to integrate professional beauty providers and consumers in Singapore. As a strong believer in all things beautiful, Nadiah aims to provide consumers with reliable information and opportunities for them to sample free beauty service trials, review, rate, blog and vlog and to connect and communicate with the professional beauty providers that are registered with Virtulips.

Nur Nadiah Junadi

Webbory Pte Ltd

From small idea to next big thing - that's the story behind Aaron Yap being awarded a $50,000 grant from SPRING Singapore under the Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Startups. The Diploma in IT graduate started toying with an idea for a website that would improve Internet users' web-browsing experience two years ago while he was serving full-time in National Service. After completing NS, Aaron put that idea in motion, searching for capital to fund the project.  With the grant, Aaron will be able to focus on developing his idea into reality.

Aaron Yap

Clickpeers Pte Ltd

Founded by Jocelyn Teo, an Internet Computing graduate, the business focuses on using campaigns to drive viral marketing onlin and via the various social media platforms.  It taps on the community to drive the various campaigns.  

Using the online name, Clickgees, consumers are kept in the loop of the latest campaigns and happenings occurring in the community. Clickgees users are rewarded with "gee" points which can be exchanged for gifts.

Jocelyn Teo Wei Wei (right)

EK Media Pte Ltd

Trademarked Appsbomb,it is a DIY social media agency founded by Kingsley Peh, a graduate of the Diploma in Infocomm. It allows businesses to customise their own social media marketing campaigns the way they want it, with apps and widgets for contest games at very affordable rates. Known for its unique Facebook Fans Acquisition and Word of Mouth models - the catalyst of all marketing campaigns, AppsBomb has since inception worked with many established and reputable brands.

Kingsley has this to share. "The challenge is not about discovering new technology; it’s about wrapping that technology with the simplest way to use it. When the iPhone first came out, it revolutionised the world. And yet, the average user doesn’t even know of the complexities inside the phone. The challenge for me, since I have an engineer’s mind, is to always consider users’ behaviour. It’s about what they want to achieve; it’s about making their life better.”

Kingsley Peh

Shopforee Pte Ltd

Known also as "Shop for Free", Shopforee was founded by Jane Fong, a Diploma in Retail Marketing student, in 2011.  It is a new one-stop service provider that combines online and physical means to enable its consumer to shop and source for fashion merchandise for free.  

Jane was all elated when she was awarded the YES!Startup Grant of $50,000 as this was a recognition as well as motivation.  Do look out for updates on Shopforee soon. .

Jane Fong

Diamont Noir Pte Ltd

A holder of many champion titles worldwide, Iskandar has turned his love for yoyos into a business.  This gutsy young man  was still a student of the Diploma in Mechatronics when he clinched the $50,000 grant from SPRING Singapore.  The grant not only allows him to venture into a business he is very passionate about but also enables him to continue his indulgence in yoyos.

Diamont Noir specialises in customising, designing and producing professional yoyos for competition purpose.  It also offers other range of yoyos and conduct yoyo workshops and organises yoyo competitions to promote this healthy sport.  With an array of activities and range of yoyos, Yoyo lovers will definitely be spoilt for choice.