• A leading programme to help startups internationalise and expand beyond the local market

      ACE Market Access Programme

    • ACE Market Access Programme

      is a three-weeks structured programme

      to help technology startups internationalise

    • Assess Your Business & Target Market

      Understand your target market and having a clear go-to-market strategy are keys for successful market expansion

      Business Model Advisory

      To support localisation of your business model to address the needs of the target market

      Market Access Advisory

      To provide your startup with a structured framework for market access

      Tax & Compliance Advisory

      To address potential tax and compliance needs when expanding into an overseas market

      Business Incorporation

      To assist your startup with incorporation in the target market

      Mentorship

      To learn and obtain feedback from experienced business leaders and successful entrepreneurs

      Legal Advisory

      1-1 legal consultations to address legal queries on internationalisation matters

    • Connect With Relevant Organisations & Investors

      Targeted business matching to drive leads and potential deal flows for your startup

      Customised Business Matching

      Tap onto ACE's vast networks to secure 1-1 business meetings

      Digital Transformation Exchange

      Be connected with organisations who are looking to adopt innovative solutions from startups to transform their business

      Pitch Day

      Opportunity to pitch to our network of angel investors and venture capitalists for funding

      Company Visits

      Be connected to key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem (e.g. corporate, investors, incubators, accelerators, government associations)

    • Embark On Your Expansion Journey

      Kickstart your market expansion journey through our series of Market Insights Workshops and a week of Country Immersion

      Market Insights

      Sharing by country and market experts on business landscape and ways of market entry in various

      overseas markets

      Country Immersion Track

      Participate in a 3-day market immersion trip to an overseas market for targeted in-market business connections and mentorship

    • Benefits

      • Gain Country Insights & Dedicated Business Guidance
      • Assess Business Model & Product-Market Fit
      • Connect to Relevant Organisations & Investors
      • Weekly Check-ins with Account Managers
      • Access to Co-Working space at ACE International Centre
      • No Equity Taken

    • Programme Details

      Duration

      3 weeks

      Intake Period

      January, November

      Eligibility Criteria

      • Open to startups from all sectors
      • Startups should have a ready product or service and gained traction in the local market

      Cost

      Programme Fees: SGD8,000 per startup

      (Up to 2 pax per startup)

      Excluding flights and accommodation

      Programme Location

      ACE International Centre

      67 Ayer Rajah Crescent, #04-16

      Singapore 139950

    • Timeline

      Application Process

      (For November 2019 Batch)

      1

      Call for Applications

      1 August 2019

      2

      Close of Applications

      30 September 2019

      3

      Notification of Selected Startups

      7 October 2019

      4

      Start of Programme

      November 2019

      5

      End of Programme

      November 2019

    • Ready to Expand into Overseas Markets?

    • FAQs

      Applications

      Qn: What happens after I submit my application?

      Ans: Startups are evaluated on a rolling basis. Selected startups will be notified on their successful application for the programme.

       

      Qn: What type of startups are ACE looking for?

      Ans: We are looking for startups that have a ready product and solution, and have gained traction in the local market. The programme supports startups across all industries and sectors. Startups should ideally be looking to expand into the Asia market.

      Programme

      Qn: What is the commitment required from startups?

      Ans: Startups are required to be based in our ACE International Centre in Singapore and commit to the programme on a full time basis for the entire programme duration. Free time during the programme is also allocated for startups to schedule meetings and to work on their business model.

       

      Qn: May I have the schedule for the programme?

      Ans: An outline of the programme is available on the website. The daily schedule will be made available to confirmed startups during the programme orientation.

      Administrative Matters

      Qn: Do I need to apply for a visa to participate in the programme?

      Ans: Startups do not need to apply for a visa to participate in the programme, as long as they comply with Singapore immigration and visa regulations here.

       

      Qn: Are flights and accommodations covered?

      Ans: Startups are required to arrange for their own flights and accommodations to and during your stay in Singapore. The amount payable to ACE covers only the programme cost.

    • Gallery

    • Past Participants

      NEWSJELLY

      Korea

      Our goal here was to find a reseller or a partner company, and it was good to have a lot of companies here. We also had a mini-seminar during the programme, and ACE had invited many people and helped us publicise the seminar successfully. Personally, this seminar has been a great help in identifying potential markets for our business and finding potential customers.

       

      - Jinah Park, Manager

      anect Inc

      Japan

      I highly recommend ACE Market Access Programme. I was able to gain a lot of knowledge and make connections with Southeast Asian partners through the programme.

       

      - Ichiro Kimura, President & CEO

      Let Shine

      Korea

      ACE has been very supportive for me to renew and localise the business model to fit Singapore and Southeast Asia Market. The programme has also helped me reached out to relevant people to find potential business partners.

       

      - Hanna Ma, Founder

      StyleUp

      Taiwan

      Best channel to learn about Singapore and Southeast Asia Accelerators!

       

      - Irene Sung, Founder

       

    • Contact Us

      ACE International Centre
      67 Ayer Rajah Crescent
      #04-16
      Singapore 139950
      aceic@ace.org.sg
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