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The Spirit of Enterprise promotes and advances entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore by honouring local self-reliant entrepreneurs operating small and medium-sized businesses. We also serve to inspire Singaporeans, especially the young, to become entrepreneurs by facilitating interaction, communication and knowledge dissemination between students, the entrepreneurs and the general public.
Some of our key programs include :
- Spirit of Enterprise Awards.
- Start-Up TV Series
- Student-Entrepreneur Programme
- SOE Books on Entrepreneurship
We are funded by the private sector and our Board of Governors consists of established entrepreneurs, corporate senior management, students, public service and political leaders.
Other programs:
There is a sustained, ongoing, persistent effort to honour and inspire. In addition to the Award Ceremony there are other programs:
- Student-Entrepreneur Program - Funds are given to students to start a business.
- SOE International - SOE has established itself in Mauritius since 2005 and has formed the organizing committee of SOE Vietnam in August 2006. It is also in the process of organizing in Thailand.
- Book - Each year we distribute a book with practical stories and guidance on entrepreneurship based on the interviews conducted with our award nominees to our local schools. The book is also available in leading bookstores.
- Tv and Radio Programs - SOE and ACE have jointly collaborated with Mediacorp and Right Angle to produce an 8-part Start-Up Challenge TV Series aired on Channel 5 in May & June 2005.
The Spirit of Enterprise is funded by the private sector and is managed by an Executive Director. The Board of Governors consists of entrepreneurs, established businessmen, students, public service and political leaders. We are an Institute of Public Character (IPC). |
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