ABOUT US
At Future!, our mission is to empower today's youth to become the innovators and change-makers of tomorrow. We collaborate with industry leaders and academia worldwide to host seminars, workshops, courses and case competitions on pressing global issues and emerging trends.
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Our Ign!te Academy is a year-round online learning program designed to inspire future scientists, scholars, politicians, business leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs and trailblazers of the future. Enrolment is open to Future! members. The 2023-24 curriculum is now available online.
The annual Futurepreneur Ign!te Business Competition is open to all young aspiring entrepreneurs aged 16 to 21 from around the world. Find out more about the competition details on our website.
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Ign!teacademy
About Ign!te Academy
The Ign!te Academy offers a unique, unparalleled learning experience where all courses are led by esteemed university professors who are experts in their respective fields. With a focus on practical application, select courses may incorporate lab experiments to provide hands-on learning opportunities. Each course in the academy requires students to engage in extensive academic research, fostering a deep understanding of the subject matter.
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Enrollment in Ign!te Academy course is exclusively open to members of Future!. We strive to foster a community of learners who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world and are eager to engage in rigorous academic pursuits.
2023-24 Curriculum
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Prizes & Benefits
SEED FUNDING
The winning team will be invited to join our incubator and receive support to kickstart your venture, including seed funding to bring your business idea to life.
MENTORSHIP
Gain access to a network of experienced mentors from relevant industries who will guide and support you throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
TRAINING
All finalists will receive a membership invitation to join the Future! community for free, where you can enrol in our Ign!te Academy courses and network with world-class professors and experts.
Futurepreneur Ign!te
#businesscasecompetition
The Futurepreneur Ign!te Business Case Competition is an international, team-based competition that aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in young minds. It provides a platform for youth aged 16 to 21, currently in full-time education, to showcase their innovative business ideas and receive support to turn them into reality. This competition, organized by Future!, brings together the brightest young minds from around the world to tackle real-world challenges and create impactful businesses.
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For the third edition of the competition, we offer five tracks for students to choose from. Each team can only submit one project, which enters into one track. We bring together a panel of esteemed judges from academia, as well as the public and private sectors. These experts bring diverse perspectives and invaluable insights to evaluate your business ideas.
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Social Innovation
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Technology
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Finance
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Sustainability
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Creative Industries
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Follow these steps to join the competition:
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Form a team of 3 to 5 members.
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Choose a track that suits your business idea.
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Register your team by filling out the online registration form.
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Develop your one-page business canvas, outlining your idea, target market, revenue model, and growth strategy.
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Submit your business canvas before the deadline (June 30, 2023).
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If your team gets shortlisted, develop and submit a 10-slide business pitch presentation deck.
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Finalists will present their ideas to a panel of esteemed judges.
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Winners will receive support to launch their business ideas.