Zsolt Bugarszki, our associate professor at Tallinn University’s Social Entrepreneurship MA program, recently visited Singapore Management University (SMU) to participate in the “Crazy Ideas in Universities: How Young Innovators Are Redefining the Future” event. Hosted by SMU’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE), this dynamic event brought together young changemakers, industry experts, and academics to explore how innovative minds are tackling global challenges through entrepreneurship.
The event was a key part of SMU’s Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), the flagship biennial program named after Singapore’s founding Prime Minister. LKYGBPC serves as a global platform for talented young innovators, providing them with the opportunity to present impact-driven business ideas designed to address critical issues facing the world today. The competition is more than just a contest; it brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders from around the world to foster real solutions.
The Changemakers Conversations series, which plays a crucial role in the LKYGBPC, featured industry leaders and innovators discussing topics such as sustainable urban solutions, the potential of artificial intelligence, and the power of youth entrepreneurship. These conversations sparked insightful reflections on how today’s youth can shape the future through their entrepreneurial ventures.
One of the event’s highlights was the opportunity to witness the elevator pitches and booth showcases from the finalists of the previous LKYGBPC. Backed by investment company Horizons Ventures, the winners from the last competition showcased how their business ideas are now contributing to solving real-world challenges. Their success stories serve as powerful motivation for aspiring entrepreneurs to get involved.
Looking ahead to 2025, the next edition of the LKYGBPC is already generating excitement. This presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurial-minded students from Tallinn University to step up and showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage. The competition is an ideal launchpad for students eager to make an impact and explore opportunities to enter the dynamic Asian markets.
Now is the time to start preparing your ideas for the 2025 LKYGBPC. Whether your focus is on sustainability, technology, or social innovation, this competition offers a global platform to pitch your solutions and turn them into actionable projects. We hope to see more SEMA ideas represented in the next competition, paving the way for a brighter, more innovative future.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this transformative experience! Start refining your business ideas today and get ready to join the world’s brightest young changemakers at SMU’s LKYGBPC in 2025.
