OVERVIEW
Global Innovation Alliance Office (GIA) at Ngee Ann Polytechnic aims to facilitate mutually beneficial internships between Singapore students and startup ecosystems around the world. The Global Entrepreneurial Internship (GEI), nurtures polytechnic and university students who aspire to be entrepreneurs and are keen in developing their entrepreneurial skills.
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FACTS ABOUT GEI
The overseas internship duration ranges from 3 to 12 months, depending on the requirements of participating institutions. Students intern in major innovation hubs such as Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Dubai, Helsinki, London, Silicon Valley, and Sydney.
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ABOUT GIA
GIA is an appointed partner of the Innovators Academy, a key pillar of the Singapore Economic Development Board’s Global Innovation Alliance initiative. At GIA, we are co-creators of a future where smart cities, young startups and a new generation of digital natives positively impact our future lifestyle, society, environment and economy.
Our mission is to expose Singapore students to innovation and entrepreneurship in innovation hubs around the world and emerging markets in the region. This is achieved through our signature programme, Global Entrepreneurial Internship (GEI), which immerses students in global startup ecosystems through internships.
OUR TEAM
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Anna Yeow
Head, GIA
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Joanna Chia
Country Manager: China (Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Shenzhen) Hong Kong, Helsinki, Hyderabad, Dubai, Sydney, London
OUR ROLE
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Establish collaborations with major innovation hubs and startups around the world.
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Expose Singapore students to a diverse range of innovation and startup activities overseas.
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Empower students from polytechnics and universities with internship opportunities to nurture their entrepreneurial ambitions.
OUR CORE SERVICES
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Source
Placement
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Placement
Process
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Process
Visa
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Facilitate Sourcing of Housing
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Pastoral
Care
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Networking & Entrepreneurial Events
Note: A SG$1000 fee applies for every successful internship placement.
PICK ME FOR GEI
Are you ready to skyrocket your growth, develop your entrepreneurial traits and see your work make a difference?
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The Sandbox, GIA office
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Global Innovation Alliance Innovators Academy