Journey with the companies and the Project Advisors to hone your consulting skills!
Starting 1 August 2023, your experience with our SME Consulting Programme (SCP) will now be officially documented in your 'Co-Curricular Transcript'! Besides documenting activities, this Transcript offers insights into the skillsets that you have developed in the process.
Project 5
Company Profile: This is a Singapore-based hospitality brand providing thoughtfully curated serviced apartments designed for the modern traveler. Moving away from a basic "place to sleep," the brand offers relaxed, effortless retreats for both short holidays and extended city stay.Backed by a decade of experience in converting private properties into high-yield serviced apartments, the company is now shifting toward a portfolio of shophouses and boutique-sized properties under 72 units. A prime example is their current 31-unit property in Bugis, which perfectly capitalises on the rising market demand for boutique spaces tailored specifically for extended family stays. To fully unlock its pipeline of new property acquisitions and accelerate expansion, the company is now looking to navigate capital constraints by securing institutional investment partners. To develop a comprehensive and compelling investor pitch deck that the founder can strategically use to support his efforts in raising funding from private equity firms and real estate asset managers, to fuel the next phase of property acquisition.
Company Profile: This is a Singapore-based hospitality brand providing thoughtfully curated serviced apartments designed for the modern traveler. Moving away from a basic "place to sleep," the brand offers relaxed, effortless retreats for both short holidays and extended city stay.Backed by a decade of experience in converting private properties into high-yield serviced apartments, the company is now shifting toward a portfolio of shophouses and boutique-sized properties under 72 units. A prime example is their current 31-unit property in Bugis, which perfectly capitalises on the rising market demand for boutique spaces tailored specifically for extended family stays. To fully unlock its pipeline of new property acquisitions and accelerate expansion, the company is now looking to navigate capital constraints by securing institutional investment partners. To develop a comprehensive and compelling investor pitch deck that the founder can strategically use to support his efforts in raising funding from private equity firms and real estate asset managers, to fuel the next phase of property acquisition.
Project 4
Company Profile: This company is a Singapore-based education provider that specializes in H1 and H2 Economics tuition for Junior College students. The company adopts a highly practice-centric teaching approach focused on improving students’ confidence and academic performance through intensive practice, personalized feedback, and structured guidance. Founded by a former commercial banker with experience working alongside financial institutions and policymakers, the company integrates real-world economic insights into its teaching methodology. The organisation differentiates itself through its strong emphasis on close student support, consistent practice, and practical application of economics concepts. To date, the company has supported hundreds of students and has received media recognition for its student-focused educational initiatives.
Company Profile: This company is a Singapore-based education provider that specializes in H1 and H2 Economics tuition for Junior College students. The company adopts a highly practice-centric teaching approach focused on improving students’ confidence and academic performance through intensive practice, personalized feedback, and structured guidance. Founded by a former commercial banker with experience working alongside financial institutions and policymakers, the company integrates real-world economic insights into its teaching methodology. The organisation differentiates itself through its strong emphasis on close student support, consistent practice, and practical application of economics concepts. To date, the company has supported hundreds of students and has received media recognition for its student-focused educational initiatives.
Project 3
Company Profile: Founded in 1981, this premier Singaporean horticultural group evolved from a founder’s childhood passion for nature into a leading industry powerhouse. Despite early challenges with land redevelopment, the company expanded through strategic acquisitions, transforming a small backyard operation into a multi-award-winning enterprise. Today, it serves a diverse clientele ranging from government agencies and corporate partners to retail gardening enthusiasts. By blending high-volume sourcing with a customer-first philosophy, the group provides affordable, sustainable greenery and landscaping services. Committed to community building, they remain dedicated to their mission of bringing vibrant plant life into every Singaporean home and office.
Company Profile: Founded in 1981, this premier Singaporean horticultural group evolved from a founder’s childhood passion for nature into a leading industry powerhouse. Despite early challenges with land redevelopment, the company expanded through strategic acquisitions, transforming a small backyard operation into a multi-award-winning enterprise. Today, it serves a diverse clientele ranging from government agencies and corporate partners to retail gardening enthusiasts. By blending high-volume sourcing with a customer-first philosophy, the group provides affordable, sustainable greenery and landscaping services. Committed to community building, they remain dedicated to their mission of bringing vibrant plant life into every Singaporean home and office.
Project 1
Company Profile: An established precision engineering firm that provides specialized manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across the healthcare, aerospace, oil & gas, and electromechanical sectors. The company has completed a Phase I (Market Research & Strategies) project with our Institute, to assess the commercial viability of their CGM wearable device – a non-invasive continuous glucose and lactate monitoring wearable, developed in partnership with A*STAR. They are now ready to progress to Phase II: Marketing-Plan.
Company Profile: An established precision engineering firm that provides specialized manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across the healthcare, aerospace, oil & gas, and electromechanical sectors. The company has completed a Phase I (Market Research & Strategies) project with our Institute, to assess the commercial viability of their CGM wearable device – a non-invasive continuous glucose and lactate monitoring wearable, developed in partnership with A*STAR. They are now ready to progress to Phase II: Marketing-Plan.
(Note: The selected student team will have access to the Phase I report and presentation deck to guide their development.)
Type of Project: Marketing-Plan
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Type of Project: Marketing-Plan
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Project 1014/FY25
Company Profile: A Singapore-based creative solutions provider specialising in visual displays and large-format printing, the company delivers end-to-end services from design to installation. With expertise in graphic design services and signages, it supports businesses in enhancing their physical brand presence through customised and high-quality visual communication. The team focuses on efficiency, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring fast turnaround times and tailored solutions for projects of any scale.
Type of Project: HR-Remuneration
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Project 1012/FY25
Company Profile: This Singapore-based early intervention centre specialises in diagnosing and supporting children with speech, language, social communication and developmental challenges. It offers a holistic suite of services including individualized therapy plans, occupational and educational support, social-skills groups and school-readiness programmes. These are all delivered with a child-centred, evidence-based and engaging approach. The team works closely with families to equip children with the communication and learning skills they need to thrive in everyday settings.
Type of Project: HR-Remuneration
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Company Profile: This Singapore-based early intervention centre specialises in diagnosing and supporting children with speech, language, social communication and developmental challenges. It offers a holistic suite of services including individualized therapy plans, occupational and educational support, social-skills groups and school-readiness programmes. These are all delivered with a child-centred, evidence-based and engaging approach. The team works closely with families to equip children with the communication and learning skills they need to thrive in everyday settings.
Type of Project: HR-Remuneration
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Note: Only teams that have been shortlisted will receive notification via email to attend an interview with our Institute staff.
Besides gaining valuable experiences that can spice up your CV and earning stipends of S$3,000 per team, you can also log in the consulting projects done with the Institute as part of your 10-week internship requirements (applicable for some schools only). Hence, this programme serves as an alternative for gaining some great internship experiences. All teams will be guided by a project advisor who will be your sounding board and mentor for the project.
How to apply?
You are required to form your team of 3 members for each project. If you are interested to be part of the consulting team, please submit your team application at this link.
Only shortlisted teams will be notified via email. Please email us at: scp [at] smu.edu.sg usea [at] smu.edu.sg ( )if you have any further enquiries.