Impact, IRL

Action Marketplace: Everything you need to take action, in one place. Connect with ecosystem partners, explore funding options, and see youth-led projects across all four areas. Come for the inspiration, leave with a collaborator.

Action Jam: Got 30 minutes and a hunger to solve real-world problems? Drop by Action Jam, where your next big idea is just one surprise away. All you need to bring is your curiosity and start jamming with us.

Connect Café: Have an idea but need people to make it happen? Looking for a project to join, or skills to offer? Meet like-minded young people at the Connect Café and find your teammate or collaborator.

Consult Clinic: Stuck on your idea or unsure which grant fits? Book a slot with our project curators and staff. Choose a Project Consult to sharpen your idea, or a Grant Consult to work out your next step. Slots are limited, so register early.

Context Setting Sessions: Curious about the issues shaping life in Singapore? Join our Context Setting sessions for a grounded look at four key themes: Environment & Sustainability, Health & Well-being, Social Support & Inclusivity, and Youth Social Connectedness. Hear from community partners, take part in interactive activities, and discover where your interests, skills and ideas could make a difference. Register for the session that speaks to you.

Groundup Exchange: Are you a groundup? Pre-register to connect with fellow changemakers, discover inspiring collaboration, and turn bold ideas into action at the Groundup Exchange led by BAGUS Together —because the best impact starts when we come together.

Microgrant: Ready to turn your idea into action? Apply for a Microgrant on-site and receive an outcome before you leave. Approved projects may receive up to $1,000 in funding. Check the eligibility criteria before you come and bring a clear idea!

Panel - Doing Good: The Part Nobody Talks About: Join BioGirl MJ (Co-Founder, Just Keep Thinking), Lucas Saw (Founder, Talking Toes), Nicole Pang (Head of People and Talent Development, Impart), and Matilda Leong (Head, Pre-Charities and Groundup Partnerships, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre) alongside moderator Yuvan Mohan, Country Head of Corporate Affairs, Lalamove Singapore, for an honest conversation about their journeys of creating positive impact, the challenges they have encountered, and what keeps them going when things do not go to plan.

Participatory Budgeting: What if you had the power to help decide which bold ideas get funded? Allocate a set of virtual dollars across youth-led projects. Combined with everyone else's, your choices determine each project's share of the Participatory Budgeting funding pool. Browse the project booths, support the ideas you believe in, and help bring them to life.

Pause Café: Doing good isn't always easy, and you don't have to have it all figured out. Take a breather, hear honest stories from fellow changemakers, and work out what you need to keep going.

Purpose Café: Passionate about making a difference but not sure where to start? Join Purpose Café for meaningful conversations, inspiring stories, and new perspectives on creating impact through your career.

Wall of Opportunities: Need more hands on deck? Or have skills you're ready to share? Put up a call-out, browse through what others are looking for, and connect with projects that need people like you. Whether you're building a team, looking to contribute, or simply exploring opportunities, you might just find your next collaborator.

Workshop: Ready to step into action? Join a workshop led by Shiao-Yin (Executive Director, Common Ground) to explore the causes you care about, connect with like-minded people, and pick up practical tools to turn your ideas into reality. Spots are limited — block your calendar!

Youth Action Challenge Grant Pitch: Big ideas. Bigger impact. Watch shortlisted teams pitch to a panel of judges and see what it takes to get a project funded. Come to be inspired, or to size up your own pitch.

Who can attend Impact, IRL?
Impact, IRL is open to public, with activities catered for youths aged 15 to 35 who are passionate about creating change in Singapore. Registration is required to enter the event, and it is free!

Do I need to pre-register for activities?
Pre-registration for some activities such as the Context Setting Sessions and Workshop will be required. Refer to the list of activities under “Scheduled Experiences” for more information.