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BLOCK71
SINGAPORE

Spring Cohort 2025 - Special Track:

Generative AI Programme

In partnership with Microsoft


About BLOCK71 Singapore Spring Cohort 2025

(in partnership with Microsoft)

Starting 2025, BLOCK71 Singapore is running one incubation cohort per quarter to make it easier for founders to plan their fundraising and growth cycles. And we are now calling for applications for the upcoming Spring Cohort (April - June 2025)!

Each cohort has a general track and sometimes, a special track as well.

General Track : Open to startups up to Series A, across all industries

Special Track : A seasonal feature, a cohort can also include deep-dives into specific industries in partnership with our corporate partners. 
For Spring 2025, we are partnering with Microsoft for a special track targeting startups using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Read on to learn more about the Microsoft Generative-AI special track. Or click here to learn more about the General Track.

Applications close February 28th, 2025

Applications for Summer Cohort will begin in April.

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About the programme

The Generative AI Accelerate programme is a special track under BLOCK71 Singapore’s Spring Cohort 2025 (April - June). Organised by BLOCK71 in collaboration with industry leader Microsoft, the programme champions the advancement of early-stage generative AI startups in Asia, and we seek to work with promising pre-seed to Series A startups using generative AI to help accelerate their growth and reach their next business milestone in 10 weeks.

About the programme

The Generative AI Accelerate programme is a special track under BLOCK71 Singapore’s Spring Cohort 2025 (April - June). Organised by BLOCK71 in collaboration with industry leader Microsoft, the programme champions the advancement of early-stage generative AI startups in Asia, and we seek to work with promising pre-seed to Series A startups using generative AI to help accelerate their growth and reach their next business milestone in 10 weeks.

Why join?

The programme has 4 key pillars:

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TAILORED SUPPORT

Provides customised support that addresses the specific needs and challenges of each start-up.

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TAILORED SUPPORT

Enjoy customised support that addresses the specific needs and challenges of each start-up.

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GLOBAL NETWORK

Tap into BLOCK71’s vast network of investors and corporate partners and corresponding peers in your field

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EXPERT MENTORSHIP

Access to experienced mentors from Microsoft offering guidance, technical advice, industry insights and valuable connections.

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AZURE CREDITS

Up to $150k in Azure credits with access to OpenAI, Office 365 and MS account managed support.


This is your exclusive invitation to become a part of our dynamic ecosystem and leverage strategic partnerships that can propel your startup towards the next significant milestone!

Programme timeline

The Generative AI Accelerate programme unfolds across a strategic timeline designed to propel the growth and potential of early-stage start-ups with existing and early products. The comprehensive journey spans key phases:

  • Application

    Application window is open now until 28 February

    Learn more at our roadshows in Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia in the month of February!

  • Shortlisting

    28 February to end March 2025

  • Structured Programme

    10 week programme from 7 April to 19 June 2025

    Focused support to accelerate progress towards your next tech and/or business milestone

  • Ecosystem Support

    Co-working incubation support at BLOCK71 Southeast Asian nodes from March to end June 2025

  • Demo Day

    Showcase of participating start-ups in June 2025

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    Eligibility

    In order for you to be eligible for the programme:

    • Your start-up must be a legally registered for-profit business entity in Asia.
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be a core part of your solution offering, with existing use case application(s) developed or being developing using Generative AI.
    • You should have an active presence or keen interest in growing your business in Asia.
    • Your start-up has not gone through a Series B or later funding rounds.
    • Your start-up must be privately held.
    • Your start-up is not an educational institution, government entity, personal blog, dev shop, consultancy, agency, bitcoin, or crypto mining company.

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    Organising Partners

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    Programme Partners (BLOCK71 Southeast Asia partners)

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    Spring Cohort Community Partners

    About the Organising Partners

    BLOCK71 is an initiative by NUS Enterprise in collaborative and strategic partnerships with established corporates and government agencies. It is a technology-focused ecosystem builder and global business connector which catalyses and aggregates the start-up community, as well as spearheads new initiatives and provides mentorship and growth opportunities in local and global markets. BLOCK71 has supported the growth of 1600+ startups since its establishment in 2011 and has developed presence in 6 countries: Singapore, United States, China, Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam.

    Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

    About the General track (Industry Agnostic)

    The General track is also known/ previously known as our (BLOCK71) flagship Pathways Program - A bridging program that provides entrepreneurs with essential resources, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a supportive ecosystem.  This 10-Week program allows startups to customize their learning experience by selecting specific modules that best suit their needs, rather than following a comprehensive curriculum..

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    For all enquires regarding the programme, please email ai@block71.co. Follow BLOCK71 Singapore on Instagram and LinkedIn for latest programme updates!

    Click here for the FAQs