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The Incubation Masterclass.

Why fly 900 kilometers to Singapore? Because systemic problems require global benchmarks. Join Asia's top intellectual powerhouse at NUS to engineer data-driven solutions for Indonesia.

Not a Study Tour. A Policy Laboratory.

This is a rigorous, structured incubation boot camp. You arrive with a raw idea; you leave with a validated, execution-ready blueprint built alongside NUS Faculty and founders.

Day 1 • Tuesday, July 7

Arrival &
Onboarding

Touch down in the Lion City. We begin with cultural immersion at Jewel Changi, followed by dormitory check-in at the National University of Singapore.

11:55 - 14:45 | Flight CGK to SINPre-departure preparation at 08:30. Flight to Singapore.
15:00 - 18:30 | Airport to CampusExplore Changi Airport, then commute to NUS via MRT & Bus.
18:30 - 21:30 | Check-in & DinnerSettle into NUS Dorm. First dinner and networking with the IELS team.
Jewel Changi
NUS Campus
Academic Core: Day 1
Day 2 • Wednesday, July 8

The Discovery Phase

Mastering Step 1 & 2 (Empathize & Design). How did Singapore transform its education system in just one generation? We dissect Singapore's policy frameworks and apply them to map the root causes of Indonesia's SDG 4 challenges.

08:00 - Welcoming Ceremony
Official opening of the Global Impact Fellowship at NUS.
09:00 - Incubation 1: Systemic Empathy
Learning to identify root causes using macro-policy analysis.
14:00 - Incubation 2: Design Workshop
Translating national problems into localized, actionable project designs.
NUS Faculty

Assoc. Prof. (TBA)

NUS Public Policy Faculty

NUS Student

NUS Scholar (TBA)

Social Impact Lead, NUS

"Learn directly from policymakers and student leaders who turn complex data into grassroots solutions."

Academic Core: Day 2
Day 3 • Thursday, July 9

The Research Core

Mastering Step 3 (Ideate). Good intentions are useless without proof. We visit NUS Research Labs to master "Evidence-Based Impact." You will learn how to structure Pre-Test/Post-Test metrics.

09:00 - Incubation 1: Data for Good
Translating field data into universally accepted academic metrics.
14:00 - Incubation 2: Lab Immersion
Witnessing how researchers process raw social data into policy recommendations.
19:15 - Dinner & Networking
Evening free time followed by dinner with the fellowship cohort.
NUS Researcher

Lead Researcher (TBA)

NUS Social Research Lab

NUS Data Student

Master Candidate (TBA)

Data Science, NUS

"Bridge the gap between idealistic goals and hardcore, measurable academic proof."

Academic Core: Day 3
Day 4 • Friday, July 10

Execution Blueprint

Mastering Step 4 & 5 (Prototype & Test). Ideas are cheap; execution is everything. We visit The Hangar (NUS Enterprise) to learn how startups build MVPs.

09:00 - Incubation 1: The Blueprint
Frameworks for building a Minimum Viable Project (MVP) with zero initial capital.
14:00 - Incubation 2: Live Stress Test
Presenting your drafted project to mentors and surviving the technical Q&A.
19:15 - Dinner & Networking
Relax and celebrate the completion of the 3-day core academic phase.
NUS Enterprise

Director (TBA)

NUS Enterprise

NUS Founder

Student Founder (TBA)

EdTech Startup, NUS

"Understand the gritty reality of execution from founders who built solutions inside The Hangar."

Day 5: Weekend Impact Trip

A full day dedicated to cultural benchmarking, exploring heritage, understanding urbanization, and team bonding.

Kampong Glam
Saturday, July 11 (Morning)

Heritage & Identity

  • 09:00: Bus & MRT from NUS to Bugis
  • 10:00: Explore Haji Lane & Kampong Glam
  • 12:30: Lunch at Albert Centre Hawker
Marina Bay Sands
Saturday, July 11 (Afternoon)

Future of Urbanization

  • 14:30: Merlion Park & Marina Bay Walk
  • 17:30: Dinner at Lau Pa Sat
  • 20:30: Garden Rhapsody Light Show
Professional Exposure
Day 6 • Sunday, July 12

Global Industry Day & Gala

Transition from academia to the professional world. We meet with startup leaders to understand global career pathways. The day ends with the Final Impact Presentation and Farewell Gala.

10:00: Startup Ecosystem Visit / Workshop
14:00: Final Impact Presentation
18:00: Farewell Gala & Award Ceremony
20:45: Reflection Night & Bonding at NUS
Glints

Industry Exposure

Global HQ Network

Networking with experts on global employability.

Graduation

The Fellowship Gala

International Certificate Distribution.

Day 7 • Monday, July 13

Departure

08:00: Morning Briefing & Checkout
08:30: Commute to Changi Airport (MRT + Bus)
13:00: Departure Flight to Indonesia

The Singapore chapter ends.
The Indonesia impact begins.