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<\/a><\/p>\nInaugural \u201cHTC \u2013 NUS Apprentice Challenge\u201d<\/em> Launched to Discover New Generation of Local Entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/h2>\n <\/strong><\/p>\nSINGAPORE, 16 May 2011<\/strong> \u2013 HTC Singapore has announced today its collaboration with the National University of Singapore Students\u2019 Union (NUSSU) to issue a challenge \u2013 aptly named the \u201cHTC \u2013 NUS Apprentice Challenge\u201d<\/em>, to encourage a\u00a0 greater spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity amongst undergraduates.<\/p>\nInterested students will be required to form 4-member teams to conceptualize and execute a comprehensive business plan – to sell HTC Wildfire S smartphones (HTC\u2019s latest Android-based smartphone). They will be required to develop a business plan over the competition period and ten shortlisted teams will be required to present their business plans where a final five teams will be shortlisted to execute their proposed plans from 9 June to 31 July.<\/p>\n
To kick-start the challenge, each finalist team will be given a \u2018seeding fund\u2019 of SGD$2,000 to complement and execute their plans. All five finalist teams will be rewarded with a HTC Wildfire S smartphone each and a 10% cut of their sales proceeds while the winning team will walk away with an additional SGD$4,000 cash as an added incentive.<\/p>\n
\u201cHTC is proud to be collaborating with NUSSU, with a direct access to the student populace, to encourage and foster a greater entrepreneurship spirit as well as put the creativity of local undergraduates to the ultimate test.\u201d says Melvin Chua, Country Manager of HTC Singapore.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenge of applying knowledge gained in the classroom and putting them to practical use will benefit the contestants not only in their current educational-pursuits but will also prove to be advantageous when embarking on their future careers.\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith HTC being one of the leading mobile brands in Singapore, we are certain that this collaboration with HTC will provide our fellow students with a valuable opportunity to develop hands-on entrepreneurial skills that will give them a head start post-university.\u201d elaborated Christopher Cheong, President, National University of Singapore Student Union.<\/p>\n
Contest Details:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- <\/em>Call for Registration: mid- April \u2013 20 May <\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Briefing to teams: 23 May<\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Development of business plans: 23 May \u2013 30 May, 2359 hours<\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Trial Selection Process: 31 May <\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Shortlisting of teams: 1 June<\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Presentation of plans: 3 June <\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Selection of five finalist teams: 6 June<\/em><\/li>\n
- B<\/em>riefing at HTC Concept Store: 8 June<\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Execution of plans: 9 June to 31 July<\/em><\/li>\n
- <\/em>Announcement of winning team at NUS Rag Day \u2013 9 August <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/em><\/p>\nAbout HTC <\/strong><\/p>\nHTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablet that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\nAbout NUSSU Bizcom<\/strong><\/p>\nThe National University of Singapore Students’ Union Business Committee (NUSSU Bizcom)\u00a0is the official marketing wing of\u00a0the\u00a0Union. As NUSSU\u2019s primary fundraiser, Bizcom garners corporate sponsorships and collaboration for the Union. In recent years, Bizcom has also secured student privileges for NUS through the NUStyle program, a discount card scheme specially for NUS.<\/p>\n
About NUStyle<\/strong><\/p>\nNUStyle is a privileges and discount program exclusively for NUS students and staffs. Initiated and managed by the NUSSU Bizcom in 2006, NUStyle aims to secure more deals so that NUS students are able to enjoy greater benefits. NUStyle is currently in talks with the NUS Alumni to expand the discount program to NUS graduates. With the expansion, the NUStyle network will increase to more than 240,000 NUS students, staffs and graduates.<\/p>\n
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SINGAPORE, 16 May 2011<\/strong> \u2013 HTC Singapore has announced today its collaboration with the National University of Singapore Students\u2019 Union (NUSSU) to issue a challenge \u2013 aptly named the \u201cHTC \u2013 NUS Apprentice Challenge\u201d<\/em>, to encourage a\u00a0 greater spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity amongst undergraduates.<\/p>\n Interested students will be required to form 4-member teams to conceptualize and execute a comprehensive business plan – to sell HTC Wildfire S smartphones (HTC\u2019s latest Android-based smartphone). They will be required to develop a business plan over the competition period and ten shortlisted teams will be required to present their business plans where a final five teams will be shortlisted to execute their proposed plans from 9 June to 31 July.<\/p>\n To kick-start the challenge, each finalist team will be given a \u2018seeding fund\u2019 of SGD$2,000 to complement and execute their plans. All five finalist teams will be rewarded with a HTC Wildfire S smartphone each and a 10% cut of their sales proceeds while the winning team will walk away with an additional SGD$4,000 cash as an added incentive.<\/p>\n \u201cHTC is proud to be collaborating with NUSSU, with a direct access to the student populace, to encourage and foster a greater entrepreneurship spirit as well as put the creativity of local undergraduates to the ultimate test.\u201d says Melvin Chua, Country Manager of HTC Singapore.<\/p>\n \u201cThe challenge of applying knowledge gained in the classroom and putting them to practical use will benefit the contestants not only in their current educational-pursuits but will also prove to be advantageous when embarking on their future careers.\u201d he added.<\/p>\n \u201cWith HTC being one of the leading mobile brands in Singapore, we are certain that this collaboration with HTC will provide our fellow students with a valuable opportunity to develop hands-on entrepreneurial skills that will give them a head start post-university.\u201d elaborated Christopher Cheong, President, National University of Singapore Student Union.<\/p>\n Contest Details:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n About HTC <\/strong><\/p>\n HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablet that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n About NUSSU Bizcom<\/strong><\/p>\n The National University of Singapore Students’ Union Business Committee (NUSSU Bizcom)\u00a0is the official marketing wing of\u00a0the\u00a0Union. As NUSSU\u2019s primary fundraiser, Bizcom garners corporate sponsorships and collaboration for the Union. In recent years, Bizcom has also secured student privileges for NUS through the NUStyle program, a discount card scheme specially for NUS.<\/p>\n About NUStyle<\/strong><\/p>\n NUStyle is a privileges and discount program exclusively for NUS students and staffs. Initiated and managed by the NUSSU Bizcom in 2006, NUStyle aims to secure more deals so that NUS students are able to enjoy greater benefits. NUStyle is currently in talks with the NUS Alumni to expand the discount program to NUS graduates. With the expansion, the NUStyle network will increase to more than 240,000 NUS students, staffs and graduates.<\/p>\n Follow me on Twitter<\/a> or Facebook<\/a> HTC and NUS today announced the HTC – NUS Apprentice Challenge. 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