Eligibility & Application

  • Singapore citizens or PRs
  • Currently at a mid-to-senior leadership level
  • Preferably a minimum of 15 years of work experience
  • Executives with identified potential and strong aspirations to take on regional or global leadership roles in the technology industry within the next five years
  • Overseas work experience will be an advantage
  • Open to both company-nominated and self-nominated applicants, with priority given to the former

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

  • 9th February 2026, Monday

    Applications Open

  • 16th March 2026, Monday

    Applications Close

  • Week of 30th 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.