I was on GEIP from March to August 2020. I interned with a startup called X0PA Ai, which developed a platform to scale the recruitment process for companies. During my internship, I had the chance to work with colleagues from other X0PA offices in London and India.
Through the GEIP Startup Challenge I had a chance to further develop my business idea for TableTalk, a card game I developed with my team to help people facilitate conversations about the important questions in life. We pitched and secured a grant from The Sandbox. We went on Kickstarter to seek additional funding from backers. We received over $11,000 from the Kickstarter campaign, giving us the resources to move into card production!
London
London is known as a hub for startup development. It is the third largest tech hub in the world and a leading hub in Europe, known for its vibrant community.

STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
The city is a hub of innovation, creativity and talent. There are over 150 coworking spaces and hubs set up in the city to support entrepreneurs and startups. It is also known as the “AI capital” of Europe, due to a supportive tech ecosystem to build and scale an AI company.
TOP INDUSTRY VERTICALS
- Delivery
- E-Commerce
- FinTech
- Logistics
- Property
ESTIMATED LIVING COSTS
SGD $1,517
Accommodation
Monthly rent for Studio apartmentSGD $10
Meal
Basic combo meal in a casual restaurant
SGD $199
Utilities
For one person in studio apartment

SGD $41
Internet
Internet package for one monthSGD $166
Transport
Avg. of public transport ticket per monthSGD $1000
Development Cost
Personal development cost per studentSOME OF OUR INTERNSHIP COMPANIES
Bipolar Buddy
A mobile app designed for people with bipolar disorder who want to understand their moods and experience more balance and stability in their life. It is easy to track your moods, recognise triggers, and identify patterns to gain more control over how you feel on a day to day basis.
X0PA AI
X0PA AI is the leading SAAS hiring and talent acquisition platform for companies who choose to make a difference with great people at greater competition. X0PA AI shapes the AI talent management structure of corporate and enterprise-level organisations, changing the way they think about growth: with talent and teamwork at the centre.
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Sandbox, Global Innovation Alliance Office
A programme under the Global Innovation Alliance Initiative by:



Global Innovation Alliance Innovators Academy