Stories
Insights, case studies, and community stories from the Better.sg tech-for-good ecosystem.
Over 100 community members gathered at The Foundry for Better.sg's Pitch & Demo Night to showcase tech-for-good projects and pitch new ideas.
Saylah is a free, locally relevant AAC app built by Better.sg volunteers to make communication accessible for non-verbal individuals in Singapore.
Six months, ten sessions, and over a hundred mentors and mentees later, Better.sg's AI/ML Mentorship Programme wrapped up its second edition.
As AI becomes embedded in everyday life, understanding AI safety has never been more important. Here's what it means and why it matters.
Better.sg's Annual Report FY24/25 is now available. Explore our key milestones, community impact, and plans for the year ahead.
A preview of Better.sg's upcoming Q1 2026 events: the AI/ML Mentorship closing ceremony, Pitch & Demo Night, and the first community social of the year.
Better.sg reaches meaningful milestones at World of Workato 2025 and <d/acc> Discovery Day, signaling that community-driven tech innovation is becoming central to Singapore's digital ecosystem.
More than 240 changemakers from Singapore's public, private, and people sectors convened at BEACON 2025 to explore how technology and community can strengthen society through the theme "Connect, Collaborate, and Cultivate."
How Non-Profits Can Do More with Less — a look at how lightweight, purpose-built apps are transforming what small teams can achieve.
Better.sg and Open Government Products brought together tech enthusiasts for an evening exploring how technology contributes to social impact.
The second run of Better.sg's AI/ML Mentorship Programme is underway, featuring insights from mentors on pivoting into AI/ML and building professional portfolios.
At Better.sg, we believe tech should not only be smart, it should also be human. Our Are You OK? chatbot (RUOK) recently stepped into the spotlight in two exciting ways.
A case study applying vibe coding to develop a full CRM platform enabling home-based cafes for social impact.
Over 100 changemakers gathered at The Foundry for Better.sg's second Pitch & Demo Night, featuring inspiring project demos and a new partnership announcement.
Better.sg members discuss building tech tools that support real-world social work on Hatch Academy's AI for All podcast.
Rise & Thrive partnered with Better.sg to launch an e-learning platform, enabling more women from low-income households to build sustainable home-based businesses.
Understanding the limitations of LLM-powered chatbots and learning practical techniques to improve their responses through better guidance and customization.
Meaningful change happens through partnerships across sectors, disciplines, and communities — explore two key events catalyzing Singapore's tech-for-good movement.
A workshop on protecting employees and data assets against cyber threats, attended by representatives from 11 social impact organisations.
CEO Lewis Liu discusses how passion for people and creative problem-solving drive better.sg's mission to create meaningful digital solutions for Singapore.
58 designers, developers, and product managers gathered to explore how accessibility goes beyond permanent disabilities — making technology more usable for all.
Over 100 participants gathered at The Foundry on February 5, 2025, to witness project pitches and demonstrations of tech-for-good initiatives.
Better.sg expands its efforts to work directly with social impact organisations, supporting their digital transformation through the Volunteer Tech Officer programme.
A message from Lewis Liu reflecting on 2024 achievements and inviting community feedback for the year ahead.
A year marked by community growth, signature events, and impactful initiatives leveraging technology for social good.
BEACON 2024 brought together over 270 innovators and changemakers to explore how technology can create meaningful social impact, with the theme "Diversity and Inclusion."
A letter from new CEO Lewis Liu reaffirming Better.sg's community-driven mission and announcing a greater emphasis on the advisory pillar.
Better.sg reimagines a tech-driven utopia using Gen-AI, showcasing a society driven by tech for good, seamlessly integrated into daily life.
Singapore can punch above its weight in the AI/ML revolution, with industry leaders discussing the nation's role in developing Southeast Asia's first LLM model.
The inaugural BEACON 2023 conference convened tech enthusiasts and changemakers to drive conversations on leveraging technology for social impact, attracting over 260 attendees.
An exploration of the US$1 billion Femtech industry, featuring insights from leaders in women's health technology innovation across Asia.
Exploring how To Be You tackles race, religion, and prejudice through gamification and interactive storytelling in Singapore's multicultural context.
How a team of Better.sg volunteers built and launched ToBeYou.sg, a role-playing game that builds empathy across social divides.
Dr Jade Kua shares insights on pivoting the DARE app and the importance of honest conversations about the future of tech products in social good initiatives.
Jeremy Au shares his perspective on merging investment and social impact disciplines, and how TechforGood initiatives should approach sustainability and financing.
