A 10-week interdisciplinary program for top students and entrepreneurial leaders worldwide, aimed at solving some of our most pressing challenges.
Apply for: June 16 - August 26, 2012
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FutureMed
Prepares healthcare professionals and investors to understand and recognize the opportunities and disruptive influences of technology in medicine.
Register: FutureMed, 2013
Register: FutureMed, 2013
Executive Program
A unique view for CEOs, CTOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders into the implications of accelerating technological change.
Register: Oct 13-20, Dec 1-8
Recent Events
The search for the brightest minds
We just finished a month flurry of Global Competitions recently – in ...
Which Way Next with Peter Diamandis
April 11, Singularity University’s Live Webcast series, Which Way Next?, featured Dr. ...
Singularity University Program at Fox Studios
During the weekend of March 2-4, a high-level group of CEOs, tech ...
Women @ Singularity University
Many scholarship and partial-sponsorship funding options are still available to all those ...
Vivek Wadhwa, Singularity University’s VP of Academics and Innovation, Honored as Outstanding American By Choice
Mountain View, CA — Vivek Wadhwa, a successful and well-respected Silicon Valley entrepreneur, academic and international journalist, has been honored by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as an Outstanding American by Choice for his significant contributions and achievements as a naturalized U.S. citizen. The recognition was presented to Mr. Wadhwa by Alejandro Mayorkas, [...]
Singularity University Announces New Corporate Partnership with Genentech to Explore The Future of Exponentially Advancing Technologies
World Leading Biotechnology Company to Support SU Programs Aimed at Solving Humanity’s Grand Challenges Mountain View, California (February 6, 2012) – Singularity University (SU), the only educational institution uniquely focused on the impact and opportunities presented by exponentially advancing technologies, has announced a new high-level partnership with Genentech, one of the world’s leading biotechnology [...]
Singularity University Brings in Gabriel Baldinucci, Former Virgin Group Executive and Entrepreneur, to Lead Overall Strategy and New Venture Development, Including SU Labs
Mountain View, CA (February 7, 2012) — Singularity University (SU) has announced the appointment of Gabriel Baldinucci, an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and former Virgin Group executive, as Vice President of Strategy and New Venture Development. Mr. Baldinucci will be responsible for the development and leadership of a new venture, SU Labs, while also working closely [...]
Carl Bass, President & CEO of Autodesk joins Vivek Wadhwa in Singularity University Live Webcast on January 24
Discussion focuses on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Digital Manufacturing and how this affects industry and jobs around the world Mountain View, CA (January 19, 2012)– Advances in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital manufacturing are undoubtedly going to revolutionize manufacturing during this decade, enabling us to design and “print” complex products and “manufacture” [...]
Singularity University Appoints Vivek Wadhwa Vice President of Academics and Innovation
Technology executive known for pioneering change and innovation will lead Academic and Research Programs and expand SU’s global network Mountain View, CA (December 1, 2011) — Singularity University (SU) has announced the appointment of Vivek Wadhwa, a highly respected international scholar, entrepreneur and writer, as Vice President of Academics and Innovation. Mr. Wadhwa will oversee faculty [...]
Singularity University Names Rob Nail CEO
Silicon Valley Tech Executive to Lead International Growth of SU Programs Mountain View, CA (October 12, 2011) — Singularity University (SU) has announced the appointment of Rob Nail, a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur and an associate founder of SU, as Chief Executive Officer. Most recently Rob has been serving as SU’s Director of the Graduate [...]
2011 Graduate Studies Program Team Projects Announced
Each summer, the Graduate Studies Program class (GSP) is challenged with “Ten to the Ninth Plus” team projects – a highlight of the ten week program. The students spend several weeks working toward the goal of developing ideas and solutions that have the potential to positively impact at least one billion people within ten years. [...]
Singularity University and EXPO2015 Announce Partnership
Contact: Kip Stringfellow, (650) 200-3434, kip@singularityu.org Partnership to Aggregate Accelerating and Exponential Technologies for the “Future of Food” MOFFETT FIELD, California, USA and MILAN, ITALY – June 20, 2011 – Singularity University (SU) and Expo 2015 S.p.A. (Expo2015) today announce a multi-year partnership where Singularity University, as an aggregator of accelerating and exponential innovation, will [...]
First International Executive Program – A Successful Week in Brazil
As our alumni will tell you, the experience of Singularity University programs is unique and powerful. And, bringing the experience to students outside of Silicon Valley has been an important goal since our founding (and a frequent request from our international community). So, we’re excited to share the success of the first 6-day Executive Program earlier this [...]
News: Thiel Foundation Awards Grant to Singularity University
Singularity University (SU) — the academic institution with the goal of preparing the next generation of leaders to utilize exponential technologies in addressing “humanity’s grand challenges” — today announced that the Thiel Foundation has awarded it a $50,000 grant for curriculum development. The grant will leverage the Thiel Foundation’s vision and domain expertise to support [...]
Women @ the Frontier of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bringing together a diverse group of innovators and entrepreneurs, from different backgrounds and industries, is key to Singularity University’s vision for changing the world. To that end, SU recently hosted “Women @ the Frontier,” the first in a series of forums featuring top women entrepreneurs, humanitarian, innovators, scientists and techies creating positive change around the [...]
Nokia Supports Singularity University as Fifth Corporate Founder
Support Focused on New Approaches to Technological Innovation, Sustainable Development MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. – November 10, 2010 – Singularity University (SU) — the academic institution with the goal of preparing the next generation of leaders to utilize exponential technologies in addressing “humanity’s grand challenges” — today announced Nokia has joined as a Corporate Founder. The [...]
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Singularity University: meet the people who are building our future
Take top thinkers from Silicon Valley and science, mix them with scientists, innovators and philanthro-capitalists, and you've got the Singularity University – on a mission to seek technological solutions to the world's great challenges.
Singularity University serves up the future: On-Demand Kidneys, Cheap Solar, Lab Meat
Optimists at Silicon Valley think tank Singularity University are pushing the frontiers of human progress through innovation and emerging technologies, looking to greater longevity and better health. As part of his series on Making $ense of financial news, correspondent Paul Solman explores a future of "exponential growth."
Intesa Sanpaolo partners with Singularity University
The partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo is the first that the prestigious Californian institute has entered into with a European institution at this level.
The Future of the University Might Well be Singularity U (TCTV)
In terms of 21st century university, that future might be the Silicon Valley based Singularity University jointly founded by Ray Kurzeil and Peter Diamandis. SU's Global Ambassador Salim Ismail talks about the future of the 21st century university, and the crisis of the traditional 20th century university will scare many conventional academics, especially those locked in their increasingly irrelevant silos.
Singularity University graduates a class of tech world changers
Back in 2007, Ray Kurzweil co-founded Singularity University with Peter Diamandis and they’re now graduating acolyte entrepreneurs. 80 entrepreneurs from 37 countries participated in the program, which saw 200 speakers give more than 500 hours of lectures and discussions.
At Singularity University, blowing minds and taking meetings
At Singularity University, participants learn from thought leaders about how exponentially growing technologies will likely lead to a rich future helping to change the world. For one student, taking part in SU is a chance to open up his already impressive network and learn about the technologies that will shape the future.
Singularity University featured on 60 Minutes, New Zealand
Singularity University brings together top entrepreneurs, futurists, and scientists and asks them how they would apply technologies coming out of the lab in the next 5-10 years to the world's largest problems. The question for participants at Singularity University is "how will you affect a billion people in 10 years?"
Singularity University spurs big ideas in Silicon Valley
Mr. Diamandis hopes that the university can create an unrivaled network of graduates and bold thinkers — a Harvard Business School for the future — who can put its ideas into action.
