About Us
SMU Social Impact Catalyst (SIC) was founded in 2020 and we are a chapter of Singapore's largest youth-centric organization focused on social entrepreneurship and innovation.
SMU SIC provides students an opportunity to create meaningful social impact by forming teams and applying business concepts to develop projects that create change for good. With SMU SIC, you can start your own social enterprise or social innovation project!
Key Events
- LCSI x SIC Case Competition
Our annual case competition which allows participants to explore the SE space and ideate innovative solutions to real social problems. - Social Pulse
SIC’s annual networking event where industry professionals join us for casual coffee chats to share with students interested in the SE space. - Experiential Track
The Experiential Track is designed for those who are curious about social innovation and creating positive impact. Through a combination of workshops, industry engagement, and real-world learning experiences, participants will explore social issues, learn practical innovation tools, and work in teams to develop and pitch their own social impact ideas. - Enterprise Track
The Enterprise Track is designed for individuals seeking a deep understanding of the financial engine that powers sustainable social enterprises. Through four intensive masterclasses, participants explore core theories and gain exposure to startup financing, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow strategy, and financial modeling tools tailored to social businesses. This track equips one with the practical tools needed to secure funding, manage resources strategically, and build a financially resilient venture. - Hult Prize Campus Qualifier
The Hult Prize Campus Qualifier is the initial phase of the world's largest student startup competition, where university teams pitch social impact ventures aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Winning teams advance to regional or national rounds, ultimately competing for USD $1,000,000 in global seed funding. The SMU campus qualifier is hosted by SMU SIC and is open to all students!
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
| Day | Wednesday |
| Time | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
| Venue | SMU Campus |
How To Join
Join us by signing up via our interest forms for the Experiential Track and Enterprise Track which will be available through your student email once the academic year starts. Interested members will go through an interview before being selected for the track they applied for. A minimum attendance of 80% is required to qualify as an official SMU SIC member.
FAQ
NO! We are not affiliated with SICS (or SCIS for that matter!) SMU SIC is an institutional CCA supported by the Lien Centre for Social Innovation (LCSI).
No. SMU SIC is a social innovation and entrepreneurship club focused on nurturing and educating the next generation of social entrepreneurs through our weekly training.
Not to worry about the commitment for the Experiential track as it is catered to people with little or no prior experience in social entrepreneurship! Simply attend our weekly training sessions on Wednesday Nights. Our Experiential track provides you with OTOT mentoring and adhoc masterclasses!