Your Founder Journey Starts Here
GAIP: Business & Entrepreneurshipat SUSS
From Ideas to Investor-Ready Ventures
Build. Pitch. Grow.
Duration
4 Weeks LIVE Online
+ 10 Days Residential in Singapore
Eligibility
Grades 9–12
Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders, Strategic Innovators
Programme Format
Two-Phase Academic Internship
LIVE online followed by residential
Residential Experience
10 Days at SUSS, Singapore
Faculty sessions, mentorship and pitch day
Completion Documents
Certificate of Completion from SUSS
Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from SUSS
Programme Fee
From Idea to Investor Pitch
The Global Academic Internship Programme (GAIP) – Business & Entrepreneurship takes students through the real journey of building a venture, from idea to investor pitch. Across two phases, students develop skills in ideation, customer discovery, market validation, business and financial planning, before bringing it all together through faculty sessions, mentorship and an innovation challenge at SUSS.
What You’ll Do
Startup Building
From idea generation to market validation and business model creation.
- Ideation
- Value Proposition
- Customer Discovery
Market Research
Conduct real-world customer discovery and identify market gaps.
- Validation
- Insights
- Opportunity Mapping
Business & Financial Planning
Develop revenue models, pricing strategies and financial projections.
- VC Basics
- Forecasting
- Unit Economics
Innovation Challenge
Build and pitch a validated startup idea to SUSS faculty.
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Investor Pitch
This isn’t just a camp — it’s an Academic Internship.
Through a unique two-phase structure — 4 Weeks LIVE Online and 10 Days Residential in Singapore — students build validated startup ideas, gain mentorship from faculty, and develop leadership, collaboration and strategic communication skills valued by top global universities and investors.
Two-Phase Experience
4 Weeks | LIVE Online
5 Sessions
- Idea Generation
- Customer Discovery
- Market Validation
10 Days | SUSS
Residential in Singapore
- Faculty Sessions
- Mentor Sessions
- Final Pitch Day
10-Day Residential Experience in Singapore
| Day | Session | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Arrival & Immersion | Check-in, orientation and Singapore ecosystem overview. |
| Day 3 | Entrepreneurship Kickoff | Faculty session covering startup thinking and opportunity identification. |
| Day 4 | Market Research Bootcamp | Customer discovery and validation frameworks. |
| Day 5 | Business Model Canvas | Revenue design, financial planning and scaling strategy. |
| Day 6 | Project Sprint | Startup development with mentor guidance. |
| Days 7–8 | Weekend Experience | Sentosa Island and Universal Studios Singapore. |
| Day 9 | Pitch Day — Final Showcase | Startup presentations to the faculty panel and evaluation. |
| Day 10 | Fly Back Home | Hotel check-out and departure. |
Explore Singapore
Programme Details
Duration
4 Weeks LIVE Online + 10 Days Residential Experience in Singapore
Eligibility
Grades 9–12 — Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders, Strategic Innovators
Programme Fee Includes
- Faculty Sessions
- Mentor Sessions
- Accommodation
- Meals — 2 per day
- Field Trips
- Visa
- Insurance
- Local Transfers
- Airport Transfers
- City Tour
- Entry Ticket to Universal Studios
Not Included
- Flights
- Personal Expenses
Completion Document
Certificate of Completion from SUSS
Official recognition of your successful completion of the GAIP programme at SUSS, Singapore.
Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from SUSS
A personalised recommendation to support your future academic and professional journey.
Ready to Lead?
Limited cohort size. Secure your place today.