raiSE SG

A Decade of Impact: A Nation, Heart at Work It was an evening of deep reflection and immense pride as raiSE SG celebrated 10 years of shaping Singapore’s Social Enterprise ecosystem. Graced by Guest of Honour, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, and Minister Masagos Zulkifli, the event brought together 600 guests, including raiSE Social Enterprise members, and representatives from the Public sector, Corporations and Social Service Agencies. The evening opened with a showcase, themed "A Nation, Heart at Work," a powerful reminder of how our Social Enterprises have evolved and contributed to our nation-building efforts. The night was marked by several pivotal milestones: Verified Leading Social Enterprises: We recognised the inaugural cohort of 17 Verified Leading Social Enterprises, built on credibility and transparency of social impact. Social Enterprise Advocates: 24 partners from the public and private sectors were honoured for their purposeful, intentional and strategic support and collaboration with Social Enterprises. A Decade of Dedication: A heartfelt tribute to our long-standing members who have journeyed with raiSE since day one. We were also honoured to have President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister Masagos Zulkifli, Mr. Gautam Banerjee, Mr. Kian Peng Seah, Ms. Theresa Sim, and Mr. Alfie Othman unveil our 10-year commemorative publication. This book documents our collective journey. As we look to the next 10 years, our mission remains clear: to empower Social Enterprises as they lead the way in showing that business can be a force for good. We move forward with the unwavering belief that Social Enterprises are the Future of Business. To our members and our partners: Thank you for being the heartbeat of this ecosystem. Together, we continue to build a more inclusive and resilient Singapore. #FutureOfBusiness #socialenterprises #raiSE10 #socialentrepreneurship #ANationHeartAtWork

As 2025 draws to a close, we are thrilled to wrap up the year with some exciting news: Unveiling our raiSE SG EnergiSE 2025 cohort. This year, the momentum for Building impactful businesses reached new heights, as we witnessed a 4x increase in applications from 2024.  The 15 aspiring Social Enterprises represent the future of purpose-driven innovation. From improving eldercare to enhancing urban mobility, these founders are proving that sustainable business models can solve our most critical social challenges. Introducing the raiSE EnergiSE 2025 Cohort: - Abel Singapore removes uncertainty from travel, enabling persons with disabilities and caregivers to explore the world with confidence. - AdminLess.ai aims to free social service organisations from manual admin work, unlocking time, capacity, and scale through smart automation. - Agape Events  turns the stage into opportunity, creating inclusive employment for persons with disabilities while delivering standout events. - Ajentik AI aims to ease care complexity, through streamlining clinical and caregiving workflows to reduce burden and improve coordination. - amble 🌷 is looking to strengthen human connection, using AI to create more meaningful and effective mentorship matches. - Bailey and Patch builds independence through inclusion, training persons with disabilities in pet grooming and baking within an inclusive café. - Eduville makes language learning come alive, using gamified, culturally rooted education to boost confidence and outcomes for underserved learners. - Emplity accelerates mental health impact, scaling training and capability through AI-powered learning tools. - Hawker Boys opens doors to second chances, guiding ex-offenders towards hawker stall ownership through structured training and support. - Heritage Bay keeps heritage alive, connecting communities through cultural apparel and immersive, story-driven workshops. - Made For Good empowers patients, putting them in the driver’s seat by transforming how healthcare organisations communicate and engage. - Motive Collective redefines fitness for seniors and beginners, making movement welcoming, accessible, and community-led. - Seamless XR breaks cost barriers in healthcare, delivering accessible, point-of-care sensory assessment and rehabilitation tools. - SGPhysio4All restores confidence through movement, combining inclusive physiotherapy and adaptive sports to expand access and participation. - Swim Haven restores confidence through movement, combining inclusive physiotherapy and adaptive sports to expand access and participation. We look forward to seeing our grantees scale and grow as we work with them to hit key milestones, kickstart their social missions, and turn bold ambitions into measurable, scalable outcomes. #businessforgood #socialimpact #socialenterprise #socialentrepreneurship #futureofbusiness #raiSEenergiSE

Technology is not just a tool, it has the power to transform lives and communities.   Over the past 10 weeks, the TS2 Accelerator Programme, organised by raiSE SG and NUS Enterprise, has supported 10 aspiring Social Enterprises (Assemblr, Eyeviser, Inheritage, KIMU STUDIO, MeMove, Ovy Health, Pic-A-Talk, RetireGenie Technology, Thinklery Group, and Universal Health) through mentorship, workshops, and grant funding, helping them grow their businesses and scale their social impact.   The programme culminated in Demo Day on Tuesday, 25 November, where these aspiring Social Enterprises took the stage to showcase how their innovative tech solutions can create meaningful, lasting social impact in the areas of Health & Wellness, Education, Seniors, and Social Mobility. A judging panel comprising Ee Ling Lim, Diana Reeves , Wai Chiew CHIK, and Edwin Lee, CFA, CAIA evaluated the presentations, providing feedback and insights to help the start-ups refine their solutions and maximise their impact. The session concluded with a closing speech by raiSE CEO Alfie Othman. The TS2 Demo Day held at Temasek Shophouse offered a valuable opportunity for founders, investors, and ecosystem partners to connect, exchange ideas, and explore meaningful collaborations, strengthening the broader Social Enterprise ecosystem. We look forward to continuing to follow and work with this cohort of aspiring Social Enterprises as they advance their Social Enterprise journey, turning innovative ideas into tangible, lasting impact.   If your organisation is committed to purpose and impact, join the raiSE community today: raise.sg/become-a-member #futureofbusiness #businessforgood #socialenterprises #ts2 #acceleratorprogram

It’s a wrap for a truly inspiring Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) by Enterprise Singapore! Amidst the energy of global innovation, raiSE SG was proud to champion the essential role of Social Enterprises in building a resilient and inclusive economy. Our presence at SWITCH 2025 demonstrated a powerful truth: embedding social value into enterprise is no longer optional—it is the definition of a forward-looking business model. The raiSE Pavilion was a hub of activity. Our Social Enterprise members and grantees connected with investors and partners, powerfully demonstrating how impact and enterprise truly go hand in hand. A key highlight was our critical panel discussion, ‘Impact is the Business Model: Why Innovation Must Serve Society’, moderated by our CEO, Alfie Othman. Our expert panellists Adam Ng (Temasek), Clara Chen (Universal Health), Huh Dam (Adam) (Stick 'Em) dissected how integrating social value creates both a strategic competitive advantage and meaningful, systemic change in society, reinforcing that Impact is truly it the business model moving forward.  We also actively engaged with aspiring changemakers at SWITCH Youth Day: Future Re:Wired by the National Youth Council Singapore, and Wavesparks discussing how AI and Social Entrepreneurship can come together to address social issues.  A heartfelt thank you to our panellists, partners, and everyone who visited us during SWITCH 2025. Your engagement reaffirms the growing, powerful synergy between innovation and deep impact. If you are interested in integrating purpose into your business and joining a community of changemakers, come join us today: https://lnkd.in/gbe26zF5 #SWITCH2025 #SocialEnterprise #ImpactIsTheBusinessModel #InnovationForGood #raiSEsg #futureofbusiness #businessforgood

Innovation must do more than drive profit. It should serve people and society Don't miss our panel discussion, “Impact is the Business Model: Why Innovation Must Serve Society”, taking place on Friday, 31 October, 10 AM at SWITCH’s Converge Stage. The session will explore how embedding Social Enterprise principles and social impact into business models creates both meaningful societal value and a strong strategic advantage for forward-looking enterprises and investors. Hear from our expert panellists: - Alfie Othman, CEO, raiSE SG (Moderator) - Adam Ng, Director, Community Stewardship, Temasek - Clara Chen, Founder & CEO, Universal Health - Huh Dam (Adam), Co-Founder, Stick 'Em #SWITCH2025 #BusinessForGood #SocialEnterprise #raiSEthebar #futureofbusiness

SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology) Week by Enterprise Singapore is officially underway! We started strong with our Lab Crawl at the BLOCK71 Global Social Impact Hub, together with NUS Enterprise NUS Innovation with Societal Impact. Attendees connected with our TS2 grantees who are leveraging technology to tackle social challenges through sustainable business models that drive impact and value. SWITCH week continues at Marina Bay Sands! Visit the raiSE Pavilion (Booth A11) from 29–31 October 2025 to meet our Social Enterprise members and grantees, who will be showcasing their purpose-driven and tech-forward innovations. Don’t miss this chance to connect with innovators, investors, and changemakers shaping the future of purpose-driven business. Redeem your complimentary SWITCH attendee pass today: https://lnkd.in/gQV2ybM2 #businessforgood #raiSEthebar #socialenterprise

Are you looking to drive sustainable social impact through innovation? Discover how business and purpose come together at the Lab Crawl @ SWITCH 2025 by Enterprise Singapore. Hosted by raiSE SG and NUS Enterprise at the BLOCK71 Social Impact Hub, home to the Technology for Sustainable Social Impact (TS2) Accelerator, join the Lab Crawl and meet Founders leveraging technology to tackle social challenges through sustainable business models that drive impact and value. Additionally, gain exclusive insights into Singapore's growing impact ecosystem while uncovering opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and purposeful innovation. 📅 Tuesday, 28 October 2025   🕑 Tour 1: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Tour 2: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM   📍 Social Impact Hub, 71 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #01-20, Singapore 139951 Register now and be part of shaping the next generation of impact ventures: https://lnkd.in/gmeeTRUG #futureofbusiness #businessforgood #SWITCH2025 #socialimpact #socialenterprises

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our Social Enterprise Member, Bettr, for receiving the Organisation of Good Award at the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2025, presented by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC). This recognition celebrates Bettr’s steadfast dedication and mission to create positive Social impact through coffee, actively providing more equitable opportunities and resources throughout the entire coffee value chain, from farmers at origin to marginalised communities in Singapore. Having supported Bettr since their early stages, we are proud to see their hard work recognised. This award is a powerful testament to how our Social Enterprise Members uphold their mission of creating social impact and achieve profound, lasting change. We look forward to their continued success as a beacon of purpose-driven business. 

Congratulations to Stick 'Em, a raiSE SG Social Enterprise member, for winning the Hult Prize Foundation 2025 Global Finals! 🏆   This incredible win is a powerful testament to the vision and hard work of the entire Stick’ Em team. Emerging as the top startup from over 200,000 initial participants from 130 countries, this achievement speaks volumes about the quality of their innovative and purposeful work.   As early supporters of Stick’ Em (Chong Ing Kai Huh Dam (Adam)) through the raiSE EnergiSE grant in 2023, we are heartened to have been part of their growth. We are incredibly proud to see their hard work celebrated on the world stage, and we look forward to the positive change they will create with this new momentum. Read more about their award here: https://lnkd.in/gN9usd9Y

Yesterday, raiSE SG hosted Minister Masagos Zulkifli to a lunch discussion as we mark our 10th year of building the Social Enterprise ecosystem. We are grateful for the continued support from Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF) and Minister Masagos, which has been instrumental in strengthening the sector over the past decade. During lunch, we had the opportunity to learn from Minister's forward-looking views on how the Social Enterprise sector can progress and how ecosystem partnerships can augment raiSE’s capabilities, thus building on collective progress to create even greater impact in the next decade. Minister also took the opportunity to thank our outgoing Board members, Mr Choong Luen Lien and Mr Mark Syn, CFA for their invaluable contributions, and warmly welcomed our new Board members, Ms Anna Yip, Ms Ee Ling Lim, and Mr Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin who have come onboard since April 2025. As we look to the future, we remain committed to working alongside MSF, our strategic partners, and our Social Enterprise members to strengthen the sector and empower more lives.