B71 Singapore (BLOCK71): price, who can join and alternatives
B71 Singapore, the Singapore home of the BLOCK71 network run by NUS, supports startups from first idea to Series A with incubation, accelerators and co-working at one-north. It takes no equity and runs regular founder, investor and corporate mixers. Early-stage teams need an NUS-affiliated founder, while growth-stage teams need a Singapore company.
B71 Singapore (BLOCK71) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Founders serious about building and scaling, from first idea to Series A | nusx.edu.sg |
| Where | Co-working across The Hangar and LaunchPad @ one-north | nusx.edu.sg |
| Upcoming event | Founder, investor and corporate networking mixer on 29 October 2026 at Rally Clubhouse | luma.com |
| Mixer format | No keynotes or pitches, just a curated room over snacks and drinks | luma.com |
| Equity | B71 Singapore takes no equity | nusx.edu.sg |
| Price | Accelerator programmes are free to join | nusx.edu.sg |
| Applications | Incubation opens two calls a year | nusx.edu.sg |
| Eligibility | Early-stage teams need at least one NUS-affiliated founder | nusx.edu.sg |
| Track record | Says it has been home to over 1,600 ventures | nusx.edu.sg |
Who it suits
- NUS students, staff and alumni turning an idea into a company
- Singapore-incorporated growth-stage startups wanting a founder community
- Founders who want investor and corporate introductions without giving up equity
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders without an NUS link who aren't yet incorporated in Singapore
- People wanting a casual social club with no application
- Solo makers who only need a desk for a day
Alternatives to B71 Singapore (BLOCK71)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) | Not published | Apply for startup or student membership; events by registration |
| Founders Running Club Singapore | Not published | RSVP on Meetup and join the WhatsApp group; any pace welcome |
| Hackapura | $20 per person day rate charged by the venue (currency not named) | Register on Luma; seats are first come, first served |
| Nomad Startup Founder Meetup | Free | RSVP on Meetup |
| SameKind Singapore Founders | S$15 per dinner for non-members; free for members with a voucher; food and drinks extra | Sign up online; founders are hand-picked by stage |
| Singapore Entrepreneurs Network | Free to attend; buying a drink or meal at the venue is compulsory | RSVP on Meetup and drop in; no hard selling |
| Sip & Scale Singapore | Pay for your own meal at the restaurant | Request to join on Luma |
| Solo Founders & E-Com Circle | Pay for your own meal or drink | RSVP on Meetup |
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Questions about B71 Singapore (BLOCK71)
- Does B71 Singapore take equity?
- No. It says it takes no equity in incubation or accelerator startups.
- Do I need an NUS connection?
- For early-stage incubation at The Hangar, at least one founder should be NUS-affiliated. Growth-stage teams at LaunchPad don't need one but must be incorporated in Singapore.
- Can non-members attend events?
- Its mixers are listed on Luma and admit approved guests. The 29 October 2026 mixer was full with a waitlist.
- How much does it cost?
- Accelerator programmes are free. Incubation fees, if any, are disclosed in a service agreement.
- Website
- nusx.edu.sg
- Price
- Accelerators free; incubation fees set in a service agreement; no equity taken
- Entry rule
- Apply to incubation (two calls a year) or an accelerator; mixers by approval on Luma
- Format
- NUS-run incubation, accelerators and co-working at one-north, plus founder mixers
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B71 Singapore isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check nusx.edu.sg before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.