​Join us for Kopi Under the BLOCK as we spotlight startups transforming lives through green energy innovation. Hear from founders and enablers on what it takes to scale impactful energy solutions—from early challenges to creating real change in underserved communities.

​☕ Come for the conversation, stay for the inspiration.

🟧 This event is organised as part of the BLOCK71 Asia Green Energy Innovation Challenge, co-hosted by Tsinghua University's X-lab and NUS Enterprise's BLOCK71, as well as the Innovation for Social Impact in partnership with RaISE for their Technology for Sustainable Social Impact (TS2) Accelerator Programme

​​Agenda

​​5.30pm: Registration

​​6.00PM: Introductions + Panel Discussion

​​7.15PM: Dinner + Networking

​​8:00PM: End

​Speakers

​Dr Simon JD Schillebeeckx  - Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Singapore Management University and Co-Founder @ Handprint.Tech

​Simon JD Schillebeeckx is a leading voice in sustainability innovation, with over a decade of academic and entrepreneurial experience focused on transforming business models for a regenerative economy. As Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Handprint, Simon is on a mission to shift companies from minimizing harm to actively regenerating ecosystems and uplifting communities.

​Hanson Lee - Co-Founder and CEO @ Green COP Pte. Ltd.

​Hanson Lee is the CEO and Co-Founder of Green COP, a cleantech startup pioneering the transformation of biowaste into sustainable fuels. With a strong commitment to advancing the "Just Transition" in the green economy, Hanson is focused on ensuring that sustainability innovations are both inclusive and impactful, particularly across the maritime and transportation sectors.

​Jerrick Tee - Co-Founder @ Synectify

​Jerrick Tee is a passionate advocate for founders, sustainability, and tech for good, with a proven track record in building innovation ecosystems and driving startup development across Asia. With rich experience in APAC market expansion, business development, and global operations, he has led successful regional campaigns and forged high-impact partnerships to accelerate startup growth. His work spans the full innovation pipeline—from startup incubation and venture management to scaling sustainability-focused technologies.

​Organisers

​​BLOCK71

​​​BLOCK71 is a global network of innovation hubs and startup communities, backed by National University of Singapore (NUS Enterprise). Across 11 cities in 6 countries—Singapore, Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Saigon, Nagoya, Tokyo, Suzhou, Chongqing, Guangzhou, and Silicon Valley—BLOCK71 supports entrepreneurs with the space, resources, and connections they need to succeed. Learn more at block71.co.

​Innovation with Societal Impact (NUS ISI)

​Innovation with Societal Impact (ISI) is a cross-division initiative by NUS Enterprise dedicated to nurturing a thriving ecosystem of social impact-driven innovation and entrepreneurship across Asia. ISI aims to educate, engage, and empower changemakers who are building solutions that address pressing societal and environmental challenges.

​Singapore Management University

​The Singapore Management University (SMU) is a globally recognized institution known for its world-class research, transformative education, and innovative pedagogy. Established in 2000, SMU offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive development programmes across disciplines such as business, law, social sciences, information systems, and economics.