Eligibility & Application

  • Singapore citizens or PRs
  • Currently at a mid-to-senior leadership level
  • Preferably a minimum of 15 years of work experience
  • Overseas work experience will be an advantage
  • Executives with identified potential and strong aspirations to take on regional or global leadership roles in the technology industry within the next five years
  • Open to both company-nominated and self-nominated applicants, with priority given to the former
  • Applicants should be working in the technology industry (in any role including product, technology, sales, marketing, HR, finance etc.) OR in technology roles regardless of industry (technology roles would include, but not be limited to: Software Engineer, UI/UX Researcher/Designer, Product Manager, Chief Technology Officer, Solutions Architect, and similar positions)

Commitment Expectations

    Compulsory Attendance
    • 5 in-person leadership modules
    • 2 out of 3 sessions (virtual workshop and masterclasses)
    • Demo Day and Graduation
    • Company-nominated participants are required to participate in the evaluation of programme effectiveness, and also secure the commitment of their Supervisor or HR to do the same
    • Self-nominated participants are required to participate in the evaluation of programme effectiveness
    • The fee for SGLN TECH is S$10,000 per participant. However, participants for Run 1 will be fully sponsored.
    • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful applicants will be notified latest by the end of March 2026.

Selection Criteria

  • 01
    Current Leadership Performance

    Do you exhibit outstanding leadership and work performance?

  • 02
    Global Leadership Potential

    Do you have global career ambitions and potential?

  • 03
    Growth Mindset

    Do you exhibit a growth mindset to continue learning
    and growing as a leader? Do you have potential to give
    back to the community?

  • 04
    Diversity of Cohort

    We are committed to building a diverse community of participants

Application Requirements

01
Professional Details
  • Personal information
  • Professional and work information
  • LinkedIn and CV
02
Video Presentation
Up to 3 minutes max
  • Please share with us a video introduction of yourself and your global/regional aspirations in the technology industry.
  • Please also share how you can contribute to building the technology ecosystem in Singapore.
03
Essay Question
One essay (up to 300 words)
  • Let us know why you should be considered for SGLN TECH and what you hope to get out of the programme.
04
Recommendation Letter

One recommendation letter is required – either from a current supervisor or senior management in your company.

Referees must address the following 2 guiding prompts in their recommendation letters:

  • Tell us how you know the applicant and in what capacity you have worked with them (e.g., in what role, how many years).
  • From your perspective, does this applicant have the potential to take on a global or regional leadership role within the technology industry in the next five years? Please elaborate and share specific examples of the applicant’s qualities and potential.

Important Application Dates

  • 11th February 2026, Wednesday

    Applications Open

  • 31st March 2026, Tuesday

    Applications Close

  • By End March 2026

    Successful applicants will be notified via email

  • By Mid-April 2026

    Verification of identity and contact details

Ready to become an SGLN Tech Leader?

For further enquiries, reach out to sgln.siig@hcli.org.