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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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

Anna Yeow

Head, GIA

Jianhong Lin

Country Manager: Bangkok,
Silicon Valley, South Korea

Joanna Chia

Country Manager: China (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen) Hong Kong, Helsinki, Hyderabad, Dubai, Sydney, London

Shareeda Morrison

Country Manager: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi

Alex Chia

Country Manager: Jakarta, Manila

Koh Chew Hwee

Admin Manager

OUR ROLE

Our Role 1

Establish collaborations with major innovation hubs and startups around the world.

Our Role 2

Expose Singapore students to a diverse range of innovation and startup activities overseas.

Our Role 3

Empower students from polytechnics and universities with internship opportunities to nurture their entrepreneurial ambitions.

OUR CORE SERVICES

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Facilitate Sourcing of Housing

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Networking and Entrepreneurial Events

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?

Managed By:

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Sandbox, Global Innovation Alliance Office

A programme under the Global Innovation Alliance Initiative by:

Global Innovation Alliance Innovators Academy