TechUP.sg Founder Initiative — Pro Bono* Program

Building Businesses.
Empowering People.

Helping great ideas become reality through technology, mentorship, and community. An idea shouldn't be limited by someone's bank account.

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3. Mentorship
4. launch
5. Growth
1. Idea
2. MVP
Why We Exist

Because Great Ideas
Shouldn't Fail

Some of the world's most successful companies started with nothing more than an idea and someone willing to take the first step. Today, many aspiring entrepreneurs never get that chance. At TechUP.sg, we believe innovation should be accessible to everyone. As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment, we dedicate our team's time, expertise, and development capacity each year to help selected individuals and organisations turn ideas into working digital products — on a pro bono* basis. We exist to remove barriers, encourage entrepreneurship, and empower people to build solutions that create impact.

01

Idea

Every idea starts with a spark. We help you sharpen it into something real and worth building.

Submit Your Idea Founder Discussion
02

MVP

We help build your MVP on a pro bono* basis so you can validate and move forward.

Pro Bono Development Product Validation
03

Mentorship

We walk alongside you with practical advice every step of the way.

Mentorship Advisory
04

Launch

Support in preparing to launch and grow sustainably.

Launch Planning Growth Advisory
05

Growth

When ideas come to life, people are empowered, communities grow stronger, and lives are changed.

Impact Community
Who Can Apply?

If You Have The Passion
We'd Love To Hear Your Story

Students & recent graduates, first-time entrepreneurs, professionals building a side venture, individuals in career transition, startups validating their first MVP, SMEs looking to innovate or pivot, social enterprises, and anyone passionate about solving real problems through technology.

Founder At the Core
Our Commitment

"CSR First. Profit Second"

CSR First, Profit Second

At TechUP.sg, we invest our Tech$, our technology, expertise, and time to give founders a meaningful head start on their entrepreneurial journey.

People-Centric

We focus on empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities that enable people to grow, thrive, and make a difference.

Impact-Driven

We support ideas with the potential to address real-world challenges, create meaningful value, and deliver positive and lasting impact for communities.

What You'll Receive

Real Support,
Pro Bono*

From people who've built before — so you can validate, launch, and grow.

Pro Bono* MVP Development

We help build your MVP so you can validate and move forward.

Product Strategy & Validation

We help you validate your idea, understand your market, and define the right solution.

Technical Consulting & Architecture

Expert guidance on the right technology choices for your product.

UX/UI Design Guidance

Intuitive, engaging user experiences.

Mentorship & Advisory

We walk alongside you with practical advice every step of the way.

Launch Planning & Growth Advisory

Support in preparing to launch and grow sustainably.

Creating Impact Together

When Ideas Come To Life,
Communities Grow Stronger

People are empowered. Lives are changed. A culture of innovation and progress takes root.

New Opportunities

For Individuals
1
Stronger Businesses

More resilient businesses that create lasting value in their markets.

2
Societal Solutions

Solutions that benefit society and communities at large.

Innovation Culture

Progress For All
1
Empowered People

When ideas come to life, people gain the confidence and tools to build what's next.

2
Shared Growth

Together, we build businesses, empower people, and create a better future for all.

Application Process

Your Journey Starts Here

A transparent, founder-first process to discover promising ideas and help bring them to life.

1

Submit Your Idea

Share your vision through our application form. No lengthy business plan needed.

2

Founder Discussion

A candid conversation about your background, vision, and goals.

3

Evaluation

We review your idea, market fit, and feasibility. You'll hear back within 1–2 weeks.

4

Partnership Terms

We define the scope of pro bono support, timeline, and milestones — not funding terms.

5

Build & Launch

Our team gets to work, and your journey officially starts.

Founder Quote

At TechUP.sg, we are privileged to use our skills and resources to help others build their dreams. Together, let's build businesses, empower people, and create a better future for all.

David Yap, Partner & Principal Consultant, TechUP.sg

Know Someone Who Could Benefit?

Founder reviewing business analytics and dashboards on a laptop and tablet

Have an idea or business you'd like to build? Tell us a little about it. We'll review your application and explore how our technology, mentorship, and hands-on support can help turn your idea into something real.

What to expect

  1. A quick review of your idea and current stage.
  2. A discovery call to understand your goals and vision.
  3. If it's a fit, we'll define the support, scope, and next steps.

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* Terms & conditions will apply. TechUP.sg reserves the right to determine eligibility and scope of assistance.

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