BLOCK71—Our humble beginnings
BLOCK71 began in 2011 as a collaboration between NUS Enterprise, Singtel Innov8, and the Media Development Authority of Singapore. The goal was simple — to build a space where game-changers could meet, build, and scale. No red tape, no gatekeepers — just raw ambition and a whole lot of hustle.
From that gritty little block on Ayer Rajah Crescent, we’ve grown into a global network of innovation hubs across 11 cities — from Singapore to Bandung, Saigon to China, Tokyo to Silicon Valley. Wherever the next frontier is, we’re already there — backing courageous founders.
From One Block to Global Impact
Since 2011, we...
• Incubated over 1,600 startups
• Witnessed the rise of 10 Unicorns, including Ajaib, Biofourmis, Carousell, and Hasura
• Expanded into 11 global cities: Singapore, Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Tokyo, Nagoya, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Chongqing, Saigon, Silicon Valley
• Partnered with over 100 VCs, corporates, and research institutions
• Helped startups raise over $2 billion USD in venture funding
• Built a network of mentors, operators, and founders that spans industries and borders
We're not slowing down. We're scaling up.
Why The Brave Choose BLOCK71
This isn't just another startup space. This is a launchpad designed for founders who dare to do things differently.
Build your deeptech prototype, access cutting-edge research, or tap into intellectual property from Asia's top research university to jumpstart your product development.
We plug you into a battle-tested network: VCs, angel investors, alumni, domain experts, and regional partners who get things done.
As an integral part of NUS GRTII, BLOCK71 Guangzhou plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Strategically located within an hour’s reach of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, it serves as a vibrant hub that connects local talent and businesses with global opportunities. In Guangzhou, both NUS Enterprise and NUS GRTII will work closely to cultivate a vibrant and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem and build bridges for business development in the greater bay area and beyond. BLOCK71 Guangzhou supports entrepreneurs by providing:
• Access to global networks: NUS Enterprise and NUS GRTII have a comprehensive network, including investors, corporate partners, mentors and industry. Singapore start-ups can gain easier market access within China and Chinese start-ups can leverage upon BLOCK71’s entrepreneurial hubs in Southeast Asia, East Asia and USA, to venture into these markets.
• Comprehensive Incubation support: NUS GRTII organises a range of support programmes to help entrepreneurs kickstart and develop their ideas.
• Market Validation Opportunities: Pilot and test business ideas and innovative technologies directly in the dynamic China market, gaining practical insights and market feedback.
• Enriching Entrepreneurial Initiatives: Participate in an array of exciting activities such as business competitions, validation programmes, expert talks, conferences, and startup-centric events co-organized NUS GRTII.
• An ecosystem and community: A strong start-up community provides synergies and opportunities for collaborations. It also enables sharing of best practices. Regular start-up events and activities are organised at BLOCK71 Guangzhou to strengthen the community further.
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