Celebrating the Next Generation of Innovators

The National Youth Entrepreneurship Awards 2025 showcased impactful ideas from young founders, ranging from sustainability to financial literacy. Singapore’s strong startup ecosystem continues to grow, with further enhancements underway through the Economic Strategy Review Committee.

Singapore: NUS Start-ups Driving Impactful Smart Sustainability

Ecovolt is tackling a less visible but equally significant sustainability issue: energy waste caused by devices that continue to draw power even when turned off, known as “vampire energy.” This energy loss accounts for over 16% of electricity consumption in many homes and offices, contributing to unnecessary carbon emissions.

How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation

Ecovolt, a start-up determined to drive a stake through the problem. Founded by four NUS students who met through the Sustainable Development Goals Open Hack @ NUS 2024, it has developed a two-pronged solution to monitor and eliminate such energy wastage.

How NUS start-ups are driving sustainable change through green innovation

Team N-House, champions of the SDG Open Hack @ NUS 2024, presented their winning solution, Ecovolt, an innovative energy efficiency technology for buildings.