Edifying the future through Entrepreneurship
Welcome to The Edify Project, where we live by the motto “entrepreneurship is an attitude”. Explore the abundant opportunities on our one-stop portal for all your venture building, scaling, global expansion and digital transformation needs. We are more than an incubator, an accelerator, a market access company, a branding and marketing company, and a digital transformation company. We are all of this and more!
An introduction to
The Edify Project
The Edify Project (Edify) is a comprehensive solution provider for all venture building, scaling, expansion and digital transformation needs, with branding and mentorship at the heart of it. Our services cater to a diverse global clientele, including individuals, startups, SMEs, corporates, academia, and research institutes.
Ready to enter the ventures building and scaling journey?
Our tailored services
With strategic and organic branding and mentorship at the heart of it, we offer:
EdVentures
Venture building tailored for academic and research institutes, inspired by Stanford’s lean launchpad methodology. We provide training for faculty, researchers, and students to transition into entrepreneurs. We also run and set up incubation centres.
CorpVentures
Bringing startups, SMEs and corporates together to solve each other’s problems and work together through open innovation. Combining in-house and open innovations to train employees to become intrapreneurs. Building partnerships with industries, academia, research institutes, investors, and the government to create a space where ideas thrive, and ventures take off. We help set up and run innovation arms for corporates.
GroVentures
Enabling expansion of startups, SMEs, and corporates into new territories, particularly focusing on the APAC region through Singapore. Our approach involves strategically building brands, acquiring and retaining customers, fostering the right partnerships, and strategic fund raising from private and government agencies. We also take care of the daily operations. We build your global brand.
DigiVentures
Providing competitive and cost-effective industry 4.0/5.0 solutions and services partnering with MNCs, SMEs and startups across the globe through our in-house certified Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) assessors. Our experts offer SIRI assessment, suggest and implement better Return on Investment solutions.
Thanks to our partners
Our Founder
Dr. Viveka Kalidasan founded The Edify Project, with a vision to make entrepreneurship an attitude and accessible. She has built from scratch, Singapore’s first industry 4.0 focused startup accelerator and ecosystem. She is the Founder and CEO of world’s first and only inclusive, industry5.0 acceleartor cum startup studio- River Venture Studio.
She has been recognised as MIT 35 Innovators Under 35, Singapore Top 100 Women in Technology and NUS Outstanding Young Alumni and brings to the ventures, her high profile network and credibility. She grooms the ventures personally and cares for them individually.
Testimonials
Here’s what people have to say about their experiences with The Edify Project’s transformative services and Dr.Viveka
Gaius
Deputy Director,
Enterprise Singapore
“Viveka, we are very appreciative of your efforts building up the i4.0 ecosystem in Singapore. The good turn-out at the Block 71 event we attended a few months’ back is testament to Let-Lab’s reach in the industry, and your ability to bring various stakeholders together. We at EnterpriseSG wish you all the best in the next phase of your career, I am sure our paths will cross again!”
Sirwan Najmadin
Deputy Director,
Enterprise Singapore
Viveka is an extraordinary entrepreneur, mentor, and leader. Her competence is unmatched as she successfully built Let-Lab in Singapore from scratch, even while pregnant. As my mentor at Let-Lab, she taught me invaluable lessons in outside-the-box thinking. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. Viveka’s flexibility and understanding allowed me to be highly productive and fostered a positive work environment. I recommend her for any professional endeavor or leadership role. She has made a lasting impact on my personal and professional growth, and I will never forget it.
S.A Amrita Anandi
Research Scholar Bishop Heber College
All the series were short yet very informative and inspiring. There could have been nothing better than what was delivered to us. I attended three series out of the four, and all were so were very insightful and very well delivered. Thank you so much for taking the initiative to guide and inspire young minds.
Ms. Sara Korchmaros
Co-Founder,
cLAB Ventures, UK
Viveka, I just wanted to thank you and congratulate for today’s session, it went great. Very well done! 1. The webinar session which was held on 8.06.2020 is very useful to us. 2. We have came to know many more useful thoughts about the wireless electronics devices. 3. All the information which was given by Dr. Viveka mam was extremely knowledge gaining and made us to think innovatively. 4. Our doubts were easily clarified. 5. The organization was good.
Students of SSIET
Dr.Viveka Kalidasan…….was very considerate and patiently answered all our questions. Her presentation was very innovative and thought provoking. It was helpful and equipped us with relevant information.
Ms. Jayashri Bhosale,
MSc. Student Vidya Pratishthan’s school of Biotechnology
So perfect with lots of information which need to be understood at starting as well as at advanced levels..really inspiring words from the hosts and speakers..as a student this webinar are really helpful.
Ms. Jayashri Bhosale,
Student
PGP college of Arts & Science
The webinars were very interesting. Count me in for your next events.
Ms. Kanmani M,
B.Tech Student,
Kamaraj Coll. of Engg & Techno
I loved the content and amicable nature of the webinars. Both the host and speakers did good job in making us interact. I would like to attend more of this kind of webinars.
Unmesh
Director, Manufacturing Engineering, UCT
“Believe me, it was amazing to see your enthusiasm in building Let-Lab and bringing so many startups together in such short time”
Lenard
CEO of Ailytics
“Believe me, it was amazing to see your enthusiasm in building Let-Lab and bringing so many startups together in such short time”
Rhonda
Senior Vice President, Investor Relationships, UCT
“You are a true outperformer and inspiration to me and a lot of UCT women (and men). Wherever you end up, I know you will be a welcome addition and I hope whoever you end up working with truly understands how VERY lucky they are to have you on their team. I’m going to miss you a LOT!”
Agmon David Porat,
Head of Innovation Labs,
UCT (I reported directly to him)
I am pleased to recommend Dr Viveka for her exceptional leadership skills and expertise in building and leading teams in the field of internal and open innovation. I can attest to her remarkable abilities in developing and maintaining strong relationships with academia and local startups, as well as implementing high-impact pilots that solve unmet needs in the semiconductor industry 4.0 space. Dr Viveka’s contributions were invaluable to the success of Let-Lab in Singapore. She built the physical space as well as the structure for the program and assembled a talented team, all while navigating the complexities of a large international corporation. Her strong presentation, networking, and negotiation skills, combined with her passion for creating sustainable innovations, made her a valuable asset to the company. Additionally, I am impressed by Dr Viveka’s dedication to empowering others through education and mentorship. She is a mentor to startups, venture creation programs, and aspiring talents, and co-founded The Edify Project to empower deserving talents across the globe through innovative mentorship strategies. Overall, Dr Viveka is an outstanding leader with a passion for impactful technologies that empower lives. I highly recommend her for any leadership position in the field of innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
More about The Edify Project
Discover answers to commonly asked questions about Edify’s services, approach, and mission.
A: No, our programs cover a wide range of fields including science, technology, arts, literature, and entrepreneurship. We believe in inclusivity and diversity.
A: We are mindful of diversity and inclusion in every aspect of venture building. From our mentorship programs to our strategic partnerships, we prioritize creating an inclusive ecosystem where individuals from diverse backgrounds feel empowered to thrive.
A: Our services cater to global individuals, startups, SMEs, and corporates, helping in their venture building, scaling, global expansion and digital transformation needs
A: Our Founder Dr Viveka, carefully curates and empowers every portfolio company and takes care of their needs individually
A: EdVentures by The Edify Project empowers academicians and research partners to transform research into real-world ventures. We instil an entrepreneurial mindset, helping researchers ideate, productize, and spin-off ventures that address real-world problems from the get-go. Our programs provide global market access, support in managing intellectual property, and even grant institutions a stake in the resulting companies. Additionally, Edify offers access to a network of investors, industry partners, founders, and even a premium accelerator program (River Venture Studio) to fuel growth. We provide branding support to ensure your ventures launch with a strong identity. With this comprehensive approach, Edify empowers academics and research partners to become true innovation powerhouses.
For more information, visit: EdVenture.
A: The Edify Project’s CorpVentures goes beyond problem-solving. We identify the corporation’s unmet needs, find solutions through open innovation, and validate them before implementation. This is just the beginning; we offer a one-stop shop for innovation, helping you assess industry 4.0 and 5.0 readiness, cultivate internal talent, monetize intellectual property, build a sustainable brand, and access growth accelerators and industry expertise – all to propel your business forward.By combining innovative solutions with a comprehensive support system, the CorpVentures program equips corporations to thrive in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
For more information, visit: CropVenture.
A: The GroVentures wing of The Edify Project provides a comprehensive toolkit to scale your business. We offer hands-on support, help build a strong team, identify new markets, and achieve global reach. GroVentures also assists with aggressive branding, fundraising, and navigating market ecosystems, ensuring you have the resources and strategies needed for sustained growth.
To know more, visit: GroVentures.
A: The Edify Project’s DigiVentures program is designed to propel your digital transformation journey. We connect you with industry experts and potential partners, assess your Industry 4.0 and/or 5.0 readiness, and validate your digital strategies before full implementation. This reduces risk while providing valuable insights to accelerate your growth and expand your digital reach.
To know more, visit: DigiVentures.
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