September 2009

[4 September 2009]

• New SMU institute to drive innovation and entrepreneurship
  SMU president Howard Hunter said that the new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) at SMU is open not only to those within the university community but anyone with a compelling innovation.
  The Business Times

• A shot in the arm for innovation
  Would-be student entrepreneurs at the Singapore Management University got a giant helping hand yesterday when the university launched its latest venture – the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE).
  TODAY

• SMU IIE to help translate ideas into products
  Through the newly launched SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, budding entrepreneurs can translate their innovative ideas into commercial products and services and expand their network. It is open not only to SMU students but to anyone with a compelling innovation .
  Lianhe Zaobao

[3 September 2009]

• SMU launches Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  The aspirations of young entrepreneurs have been given a boost with the launch of a new Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The institute under SMU aims to link up budding businesses with venture capitalists and industry players .
  Channel NewsAsia

• Singapore launches new institute to foster entrepreneurship
  In a bid to create a conducive environment for start-ups, Singapore on Thursday opened the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE). Singapore 's Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Manpower Lee Yi Shyan, in declaring the institute open at the Singapore Management University , said Singapore 's next phase of economic development will have to be driven by knowledge and innovation.
  Xinhua News Agency