Internationalisation Series: Business Startups, Web 3.0 and Tech Companies in Silicon Valley, San Francisco
- Analytics & Tech
- Innovation & Business Improvement
- Internationalisation
Pre-trip workshops (in-person): 1 Weeknight & 1 Saturday
5 days in San Francisco
Kindly note that accommodations are provided for 5 days and 4 nights.
(See programme details under Topic/ Structure)
Who Should Attend
- Entrepreneurs and Startup founders interested in expanding their market footprint to the US
- Business owners and executives looking to regionalise advanced technologies from the US to Asia
- Individuals interested in understanding more about the rapid development of the technology sector that is influencing our daily life
Overview
Since the birth of the micro-processor more than 40 years ago, the region has continually maintained the lead in pushing technology development and applications. Now, more so than ever, with a continued push to digitalisation aided by the pandemic, entrepreneurs and business owners across all sectors need to better understand emerging technological trends and how it will impact their organisation.
In this course, you will get first-hand experience interacting with top technology minds in San Francisco/ Silicon Valley from the likes of multinational technology corporations to startups advancing Web 3.0 development such as blockchain and decentralisation.
This course is specially designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders and business owners interested in learning how San Francisco/ Silicon Valley companies remain on the technology edge and gaining insights to apply for their own ventures and expansion.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Develop market insights on the technology sector in San Francisco/ Silicon Valley
- Gain skill sets in recognising opportunities in emerging technology areas including Web 3.0 from the US for regionalisation into Asia
- Identify and leverage the resources from the course to fast-track business networks in the US
- Avoid dangerous pitfalls faced by most entrepreneurs when venturing abroad
Topic/Structure
Pre-Trip Workshops
Session A: Participants Introduction
- Trip Briefing
- Overview of the technology sector in the United States of America
Session B: Overview of Silicon Valley
- Origin of the valley
- Start of the Silicon revolution
Session C: Emerging Technology
- Web 3.0
- Generative A.I
Learning Journey: Business Trip to San Francisco
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*All schedules, itineraries, and business events are subject to availability and changes. Flight tickets, travel insurance, and VISA (if required) will be covered by participants.
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment in order to receive a digital Certificate of Completion issued by Singapore Management University.
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE | SELF-SPONSORED | SME | NON-SME |
Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+ | $3,106.50 (After SSG Funding 70%) | $2,756.50 (After Maximum Funding) | $3,106.50 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old | $2,756.50 (After Maximum Funding) | $2,756.50 (After Maximum Funding) | $2,756.50 (After Maximum Funding) |
International Participant | $10,355 (No Funding) | $10,355 (No Funding) | $10,355 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Company Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Companies who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Pre-Trip Workshops: To be advised
Overseas Dates: To be advised
Note: Do take into account the timezone differences and accommodations are provided for 5 days and 4 nights.
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