# SOE Fundraising Golf Challenge 2026 brings business community together for youth entrepreneurship - **Source:** EdgeProp Singapore - **Published:** 2026-07-10T02:30:00.000Z - **Author:** Kendra Tan - **Original:** https://www.edgeprop.sg/living/discover/soe-fundraising-golf-challenge-2026-brings-business-community-together-youth-entrepreneurship - **Topics:** Investment & Capital Markets ## Featured rationale The turnout and fundraising support signal strong business-community backing that could expand mentorship, education and practical entrepreneurship opportunities for young Singaporeans. ## AI summary The SOE Fundraising Golf Challenge 2026 raised more than $405,000, including over $45,000 from its auction, for youth entrepreneurship programmes and operations. ## Original article Business leaders, entrepreneurs, sponsors and supporters came together at Laguna National Golf Resort Club on July 1 for the Spirit of Enterprise (SOE) Fundraising Golf Challenge 2026. The annual charity event brought together golf, networking and fundraising in support of SOE’s youth-focused programmes, which aim to promote entrepreneurship and connect young people with established business leaders. Founded in 2003, SOE is a non-profit Institution of a Public Character that promotes entrepreneurship in Singapore by honouring local entrepreneurs and inspiring youths through mentorship, education and knowledge-sharing. Read also: Climate change, Covid-19 will shape future of Singapore’s built environment: Desmond Lee The dinner programme was graced by guest-of-honour Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and SOE Patron. Behind SOE’s mission Through initiatives such as the Student Interviewer Programme (SIP), SOE gives students the chance to interview business leaders and learn directly from their entrepreneurial journeys. Funds raised from the event will also support SOE’s flagship youth initiatives, including the Student Entrepreneur Programme (SEP) which introduces students to business fundamentals through real-world simulations, career talks and learning journeys. Jocelyn Tan, co-chairperson of the SOE Fundraising Golf Challenge and group CEO of Apex Asia Management Group, says this year’s turnout and support were a strong affirmation of SOE’s mission. “Together, SIP and SEP equip students with the confidence, mindset, and practical experience to become future entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers,” she adds. “The continued support from our donors, sponsors, and partners allows SOE to reach more students and create even more opportunities for young Singaporeans to discover and develop their entrepreneurial potential.” Auction and raffle The evening also featured the SOE Golf Challenge prize presentation, an address by minister Chee, an auction and a raffle draw. Read also: Property market resilient despite economic uncertainty The auction raised over $45,000, contributing to the more than $405,000 raised in total from this year’s challenge. Funds raised from the challenge will go towards sustaining SOE’s operations and programmes. Beyond the scorecard Beyond fundraising, the challenge also gave Singapore’s business and entrepreneurial community a platform to connect outside the boardroom. For SOE, the event reflects how corporate support, philanthropy and entrepreneurship can come together to create opportunities for young people. As the event concluded, SOE reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs through mentorship, education and community support. ## Chinese translation > Translation model: grok ### SOE 2026高尔夫慈善挑战赛汇聚商界力量，助力青年创业 SOE 2026高尔夫筹款活动汇聚商界领袖，为青年创业筹集逾40.5万新元。 7月1日，商界领袖、企业家、赞助商与支持者齐聚拉古纳国家高尔夫度假俱乐部，出席企业精神（Spirit of Enterprise，SOE）2026高尔夫慈善挑战赛。 这项年度慈善活动结合高尔夫、人脉拓展与筹款，支持 SOE 以青年为本的项目，旨在推广创业精神，并将年轻人与成熟商界领袖连接起来。 SOE 成立于2003年，是一家非营利公共性质机构（Institution of a Public Character），通过表彰本地企业家，并以导师辅导、教育与知识分享激励青年，在新加坡推广创业精神。 另读：气候变化、新冠疫情将塑造新加坡建成环境的未来：Desmond Lee 晚宴环节由贵宾、国家发展部部长兼 SOE 赞助人徐芳达（Chee Hong Tat）主持。 SOE 使命背后 通过学生采访计划（Student Interviewer Programme，SIP）等举措，SOE 让学生有机会采访商界领袖，直接从他们的创业历程中学习。 活动所筹资金亦将支持 SOE 的旗舰青年项目，包括通过真实情景模拟、职业讲座与学习旅程向学生介绍商业基础的学生企业家计划（Student Entrepreneur Programme，SEP）。 SOE 高尔夫慈善挑战赛联合主席、Apex Asia Management Group 集团首席执行官陈若琳（Jocelyn Tan）表示，今年的出席与支持有力肯定了 SOE 的使命。 “SIP 与 SEP 共同装备学生信心、心态与实务经验，使其成为未来的企业家、创新者与变革推动者，”她补充道。“捐赠人、赞助商与合作伙伴的持续支持，让 SOE 能够触及更多学生，并为年轻新加坡人发现与发展创业潜力创造更多机会。” 拍卖与抽奖 当晚还包括 SOE 高尔夫挑战赛颁奖、徐部长致辞、拍卖与抽奖。 另读：经济不确定下房地产市场仍具韧性 拍卖筹集逾4.5万新元，使本年度挑战赛总筹款超过40.5万新元。挑战赛所筹资金将用于维持 SOE 的运营与项目。 记分卡之外 除筹款外，挑战赛亦为新加坡商界与创业社群提供了在会议室之外交流的平台。 对 SOE 而言，活动体现了企业支持、慈善与创业如何共同为年轻人创造机会。 活动结束之际，SOE 重申将通过导师辅导、教育与社区支持，持续培育下一代企业家。