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NUS Overseas Colleges Welcome to the official NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)， part of NUS Enterprise Academy page! Watch this space for exciting updates!

At NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), selected students will get to work at leading entrepreneurial hotspots across the globe – Beijing, Israel, Nagoya, New York, SE Asia, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Silicon Valley, Singapore, Stockholm and Toronto – while taking classes at our renowned partner universities like Stanford University and Tsinghua University. Our programmes run between three to twelve months for f

irsthand insight into innovative start-ups, to experience the challenges faced by the founders and launch your next big idea. That’s why the NOC programme isn’t just another internship, it’s an experience of a lifetime. We are home to over 3,000 NOC alumni who have founded close to 700 start-ups globally.

🚀 Always nice to hear NOC alumni making waves on the global startup stage! More to come! 🤗Congratulations to , co-founde...
08/09/2026

🚀 Always nice to hear NOC alumni making waves on the global startup stage! More to come! 🤗

Congratulations to , co-founded by NOC alumnus Rishab Patwari, on raising US$6 million in Series A funding! Led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with participation from Fareast Land Development (Farglory Group) and Rigel, the round marks an exciting new chapter for the Singapore robotics startup.

As Co-Founder and CEO, Rishab is leading Hivebotics’ mission to transform facilities management through robotics. Its autonomous cleaning robot, Abluo, is already taking on one of the industry’s most labour-intensive tasks — restroom cleaning — with nearly 10,000 operating hours across more than 20 sites in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

From an entrepreneurial journey shaped by NOC to building solutions with global reach, we’re proud to see Rishab and the Hivebotics team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Onward and upward for the team! 🤖🌏

📷: Vertex Ventures' LinkedIn

💡 “Practical and in tune with real-life challenges.” That was how Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Soci...
03/09/2026

💡 “Practical and in tune with real-life challenges.”
That was how Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung described ideas and prototypes like WhatsApp Companion — an innovation co-developed by NOC alumnus Zacchaeus Chok, co-founder of Marymount Labs.

Powered by AI, WhatsApp Companion is a smart messaging system designed to engage less active seniors through personalised health check-ins, activity recommendations and gentle nudges to encourage participation in community activities. Developed in partnership with Tzu Chi Foundation, the solution has engaged around 700 seniors across two Active Ageing Centres, contributing to a 50% increase in programme participation since its introduction - a strong affirmation of how technology, when grounded in genuine community needs, can translate into meaningful social impact.

At NOC, we’re proud to see alumni like Zacchaeus taking an entrepreneurial approach to solving real-world challenges and building solutions that make a difference. Congratulations to Zacchaeus and the Marymount Labs team! 🚀

🔗 Read more here: https://bit.ly/MarymountLabs
📷: The Straits Times

🍪💙 With this blue box, what's Monday blues?Known for their chunky, gooey cookies made with premium ingredients, Whiskdom...
24/08/2026

🍪💙 With this blue box, what's Monday blues?

Known for their chunky, gooey cookies made with premium ingredients, Whiskdom has become a beloved local brand that many Singaporeans turn to when they need a little pick-me-up. And what better day than Monday to enjoy one?

We're especially proud because behind Whiskdom is Fiona Loh, founder of Whiskdom and also an NOC alumna. What started as an entrepreneurial idea during COVID-19 has grown into a thriving business loved by thousands today with more than a million cookie sold in just the past five years. Taking the leap from her corporate career to pursue Whiskdom full-time, and transforming a passion project into a recognised homegrown brand is indeed applaudable.

What are you waiting for? Whiskdom has five outlets islandwide; time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a great start to the week!🍪

🎉 Congratulations to NOC alumna Evelyn Lim, Co-founder of , on the company’s recognition as a Company of Good by the Nat...
21/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to NOC alumna Evelyn Lim, Co-founder of , on the company’s recognition as a Company of Good by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre - NVPC)! 👏

This recognition celebrates businesses that create positive impact for their people, community, and the environment alongside building a successful business. It is inspiring to see Evelyn and the Mdm Ling Bakery team embody the entrepreneurial spirit of doing good while doing well.

As we look forward to the Mid-Autumn Festival, catch their early bird sale on their mooncake releases, alongside the meaningful impact the team continues to create through their business🚀

17/08/2026

SLF is a wrap! Thank you to all who joined us last week!

If you had missed us, fret not, the team and our amazing alumni would be there during our ASK NOC session on 15th Sept to address any questions you might have (only open to NUS students).

🔗Sign up here: https://bit.ly/ASKNOCSept2026

🚀 Congratulations to NOC alumna Yiping Goh, Co-founder & CEO of .AI, on winning the 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥...
14/08/2026

🚀 Congratulations to NOC alumna Yiping Goh, Co-founder & CEO of .AI, on winning the 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 at The People’s Choice 2026 by Golden Property Awards Indonesia! 🏆

At NUS Overseas Colleges, we're proud to see our alumni pushing boundaries and transforming industries through innovation. Your journey exemplifies the entrepreneurial mindset we strive to nurture in our students.

Wishing Yiping and the FORMAS.AI team continued success as they shape the future of AI-powered design 🌏✨



📷: Yiping Goh's LinkedIn

Happy Birthday Singapore!To our students, alumni and friends who are overseas now, today is a reminder that no matter wh...
09/08/2026

Happy Birthday Singapore!

To our students, alumni and friends who are overseas now, today is a reminder that no matter where your entrepreneurial journey takes you, Singapore will always be home.

This National Day, let's celebrate not only how far Singapore has come, but also the role each of you plays in shaping its future, wherever you may be 🌏🇸🇬

Happy 61st Birthday, Singapore! ❤️

🚀 Proud to see these NOC alumni-founded companies recognised in Tech in Asia’s Best Startup Employers 2026: - Archisen |...
07/08/2026

🚀 Proud to see these NOC alumni-founded companies recognised in Tech in Asia’s Best Startup Employers 2026:
- Archisen | Building Future-Ready Farms
- Augmentus
- Beep tech
- BeeX Autonomous Systems
- Eunoia Asia
- MindFi: APAC’s leading therapy platform
- NodeFlair
- Oddle Eats SinNodeFlairStaOddle Eats Singaporey

StaffAnyognition celebrates organisations that are not only building innovative products, but also creating workplaces where talent can thrive and make meaningful impact.

From deep tech and robotics to HR tech, food tech, talent platforms, and consumer brands, these founders have demonstrated that strong company culture and sustained growth can go hand in hand. Their achievements reflect the entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and people-first mindset that NOC strives to nurture in every founder journey. 🌏✨

Congratulations to the teams behind these companies on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing how they continue to shape industries, create opportunities, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs 👏🚀

📷: NOC Alumni Companies

P.S. , if we did not list your startup here, please pardon and inform us!

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05/08/2026

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🚀 From an NOC experience in Shanghai to building a platform used by millions across Asia-Pacific. co-founders, Joel Leon...
05/08/2026

🚀 From an NOC experience in Shanghai to building a platform used by millions across Asia-Pacific.

co-founders, Joel Leong and Henry Chan, both NOC alumni, saw opportunities where others saw uncertainty. During Joel's time in NOC Shanghai, he witnessed Chinese interns turning down stable corporate careers to join scrappy startups. The energy of China's startup ecosystem reshaped his thinking and showed him that success did not have to follow a traditional route.

The journey was far from smooth. After two failed business models and dwindling savings, their third attempt became ShopBack. Just two hours after launch, a stranger named Edwin made a purchase through the platform. It was a small transaction, but it was the proof they desperately needed that people would use the platform by choice. When cashback was still a foreign concept in Asia, the most common question was simple:"What's the catch?" Patiently earning trust, one customer at a time, became part of their growth playbook.

Today, ShopBack's growth across Southeast Asia and beyond reminds us and fellow aspiring founders: exposure creates possibilities. Sometimes, all it takes is a new environment, a different perspective, and the courage to pursue a third attempt when the first two do not work. 🌏✨

🔗Read more here: https://bit.ly/ShopBackFoundingStory
📷: Tatler Asia

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