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To help us to understand you better, please fill up your particulars [[1415T1g1_Silicon_Valley/Participant_Information/Applicant|here]]!
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*Subsidy: IIE will interview you
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*Singaporean can get authorisation for [http://singapore.usembassy.gov/visas.html Visa Waiver Program]. If you do not already have a US visa to travel, note that the non immigration visa procedure. Singaporean or PR, please register at [https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/eregisterportal/common/preLoginEregisterView.action MFA]
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**Priority will be given to students who show evidence of entrepreneurially inclined.
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**Preference is for students willing to undertake an internship at the start-up companies, if offered. If internship is rejected by a student, he/she will have to repay the subsidy. Students will be asked to sign a declaration with acknowledge to repay subsidy if internship is not taken up.
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**Airfare, meals, accommodation and local transport are arranged with no flexibility. Twin/triple sharing room only. No extension of flight.
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**Students receiving the funding must submit a closure report to IIE covering the following
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*** Summary learning from the market visit
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*** Possible opportunities in that market
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*** Idea starters or interest areas that the student wants to pursue as an outcome from the visit if any.
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*Students enrolling for the course will be required to pay a deposit of approximately S$1200 for the cost of boarding, lodging and the airfare differential on week 2. We will not have a TA to reduce cost. Students must help organise the trip. *No subsidy: If you pay your own trip, you are not subject to the terms of the subsidy above. Indicate "No subsidy needed" in your particulars
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*Students must contribute to petty cash fund approximately $500.
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*No TA. We will not have a TA to reduce cost of the travel. Thus, students are expected to contribute to planning and organizing the trip.
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*Singaporean can get authorisation for [http://singapore.usembassy.gov/visas.html Visa Waiver Program]. If you do not already have a US visa to travel, choose the non immigration visa procedure.  
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*You may use your [[Main_Page#To_utilise_your_PSEA_funds_to_claim_for_approved_expenses_for_the_study_mission_.28approved_.26_endorsed_by_SMU.29|PSEA funds]]. PSEA is based on reimbursement after payment.
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*Singaporean, you may use your [[Main_Page#To_utilise_your_PSEA_funds_to_claim_for_approved_expenses_for_the_study_mission_.28approved_.26_endorsed_by_SMU.29|PSEA funds]].
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*Singaporean or PR, please register at [https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/eregisterportal/common/preLoginEregisterView.action MFA]
 
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Revision as of 16:42, 30 August 2017

TSM 2018 SV logo.png
HOME | COURSE | ITINERARY | ROLE | TEAM | ORGANIZATION | REFLECTION
TSM Silicon Valley Family!
Academic Year 2017-2018 (Term 1): Jan to May 2018
Course: IS404 Technopreneurship Study Mission (Asia), previously IS427
Facilitator: Benjamin Gan
Office: SIS Room 5034; SIS
Phone: +65 6828 0267
Email: benjamingan@smu.edu.sg
Venue: SIS SR ??
Date/Time: ??
Travel Date: Apr 27-May 8 (Tentative)
Subsidy: IIE interview approval: 70% support from SPRING covers airfare, meals, accommodation and local transport. F&E or cultural activities are not covered.
Pre-requisite: None.
Last Years wiki: Seoul Silicon Valley
Team's Facebook: TSM Photos
Team's Photo Collection: Seoul TSM

Summary Visits Before trip 1 2 3 4 5 Drama Teaser 1 2 3 Sabotage 1 2 3 4

Important & Special Notes

To help us to understand you better, please fill up your particulars here!

  • Students who are unable to make it on the travel dates are advised not to take this module.
  • The cost of the trip is about S$5500+ excluding personal expenditure and some meals. Full payment is required in week 3.
  • Students will be asked to sign an indemnity form.
  • Subsidy: IIE will interview you
    • Priority will be given to students who show evidence of entrepreneurially inclined.
    • Preference is for students willing to undertake an internship at the start-up companies, if offered. If internship is rejected by a student, he/she will have to repay the subsidy. Students will be asked to sign a declaration with acknowledge to repay subsidy if internship is not taken up.
    • Airfare, meals, accommodation and local transport are arranged with no flexibility. Twin/triple sharing room only. No extension of flight.
    • Students receiving the funding must submit a closure report to IIE covering the following
      • Summary learning from the market visit
      • Possible opportunities in that market
      • Idea starters or interest areas that the student wants to pursue as an outcome from the visit if any.
  • Students enrolling for the course will be required to pay a deposit of approximately S$1200 for the cost of boarding, lodging and the airfare differential on week 2. We will not have a TA to reduce cost. Students must help organise the trip. *No subsidy: If you pay your own trip, you are not subject to the terms of the subsidy above. Indicate "No subsidy needed" in your particulars
  • Students must contribute to petty cash fund approximately $500.
  • No TA. We will not have a TA to reduce cost of the travel. Thus, students are expected to contribute to planning and organizing the trip.
  • Singaporean can get authorisation for Visa Waiver Program. If you do not already have a US visa to travel, choose the non immigration visa procedure.
  • You may use your PSEA funds. PSEA is based on reimbursement after payment.
  • Singaporean, you may use your PSEA funds.
  • Singaporean or PR, please register at MFA
Other Resources

Internship Google drive

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