Student guide
Business competitions for students in Singapore.
How to choose a competition that is worth your time, and where the Singapore Environmental Business Competition fits.
Questions students ask
Straight answers
What is the best business competition for students in Singapore?
It depends on what you need. Look for a competition that is free to enter, fits your age, has clear judging criteria, gives written feedback and does not need a large budget or special equipment. The Singapore Environmental Business Competition (SEBC) is built around exactly those things, for students aged 9 to 18.
Is there a free online business competition for Singapore students?
Yes. SEBC is free to enter, has no hidden fees for certificates or feedback, and is run fully online: you submit a pitch video or an essay of up to 1,000 words, a five-part Green Business Canvas, and proof of action.
Is there an environmental or sustainability business challenge for youth in Singapore?
SEBC is a youth sustainability business challenge. Students pick a real environmental problem close to home, design a small business that fixes it, test it in real life and measure the result.
Can primary school and secondary school students enter?
Yes. Students aged 9 to 18 in Singapore can enter alone or in a team of up to 5. There is one category and every entry is judged to the same standard. Each student needs their own parent or guardian’s consent.
What should I look for in a student business competition?
Check that it is free, that the rules and scoring are published, that judging is fair and anonymous, that every team receives feedback, that parents are asked for consent properly, and that the work is something students can really do and measure. SEBC publishes its judging points on the judging page.
How do I enter SEBC?
Register on the site as an individual or a team leader, verify your email, ask each parent or guardian to give consent, then build your entry on the team dashboard. Entries lock at the deadline shown on the key dates page.
Why green business matters in Singapore
Sustainability is a national priority, and young people are part of it. These official sources explain the goals that student businesses can help with:
- Singapore Green Plan 2030The Government of Singapore’s national sustainability plan, launched in February 2021, built on five pillars: City in Nature, Sustainable Living, Energy Reset, Green Economy and Resilient Future.
- Green Plan 2030 targetsThe official list of targets for each pillar, including the Green Economy and Sustainable Living goals that student businesses can contribute to.
- Waste management (Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment)Singapore’s approach to waste, including the Zero Waste Masterplan, which aims to cut the waste sent to Semakau Landfill each day by 30% by 2030 and raise the recycling rate to 70%.
- Eco Stewardship Programme (Ministry of Education)MOE’s programme for sustainability education in schools, organised around curriculum, campus, culture and community.
SEBC is an independent student competition and is not run by or endorsed by these organisations. Check each site for the latest figures.