June 8-12, 2026 - Singapore
Build
Week
Build something real
A 5-day, non-residential build sprint for students who want to lock in, make visible progress, and leave with a clearer next step.
- 01Focus
- 02Build
- 03Iterate
- 04Ship
- 05Demo / next steps
Why Build Week
You probably have something you have been meaning to build.
Maybe it is an idea, a project, a half-built prototype, or a startup concept you keep saying you will work on soon. Between school, distractions, and endless planning, it can be hard to actually make progress.
Focused environment, young builders, clear output.
Over 5 days, you will set mini milestones, track your progress, get mentorship, and keep moving toward something you can show by the end of the week.
Work on any serious project
Startup idea, prototype, AI workflow, landing page, product demo, research project, early MVP, or anything you want to take seriously.
Build beside other students
Use the room, structure, and peer momentum to get unstuck and stay consistent across the week.
Leave with a plan
By Friday, you should have visible progress, mentor feedback, and a next-step plan to keep going.
The 5-day sprint
A working week built around milestones, feedback, and shipping.
The structure is simple: choose a direction, make daily progress, get useful input, and turn the project into something clearer than it was when you arrived.
Clearer build direction
You should know what you are building, why it matters, and what to do next.
Completed mini milestones
The week is designed around small concrete outputs, not abstract intent.
Visible project progress
Leave with something real enough to share, test, demo, or keep building.
Mentor gallery
Mentors who can help sharpen strategy, markets, fundraising, and execution.
Each mentor brings a different lens so builders can get feedback on the parts of the project that matter most.
Haoming Lee
CEO, Louken Group
Venture builder and operator helping companies scale across brand consultancy, venture acceleration, and market expansion.
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Haoming leads Louken Group as a venture builder bridging global growth and investment. He previously grew Huggs Coffee more than 15x in 2.5 years, co-founded Artbox Singapore, advises biotech ventures, and is a Prestige 40 Under 40 honouree.
Industries: consumer products, F&B and retail, agrifood, healthcare, social connectivity, entertainment and media, and AI.
Jaspreet Dua
Operating Partner, LemmaTree
Seasoned operator, investor, educator, and startup mentor with experience across corporates, venture-backed startups, and accelerators.
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Jaspreet has over 20 years of industry experience across India, Switzerland, the US, and Singapore. He has founded 4 startups, exited 3, and has mentored startups for 7 years through programmes including YAC and 500 programmes globally.
Industries: built environment, education, consumer products, F&B and retail, healthcare, mobility, robotics, SaaS, social enterprises, and entertainment and media.
Yit Ming Liaw
Co-Founder and CEO, Foundation Healthcare
Healthcare founder and investor with experience building specialist care platforms and leading strategic planning and M&A.
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Yit Ming is Co-Founder and CEO of Foundation Healthcare, Singapore's largest and fastest-growing multi-specialty private healthcare group. He also co-founded Smarter Health, a venture-backed healthcare platform connecting patients to specialist care across Southeast Asia.
Industries: healthcare, finance, and venture capital.
Free credits
Participants receive $150 OpenAI API/Codex credits and 3 months of ChatGPT Plus.
Use the credits to speed up prototyping, test AI workflows, work with code, draft product copy, analyze research, or build a sharper demo during and after the sprint.
$150, paid after confirmation
Registration on Luma is an interest and screening step. Once confirmed, participants receive a direct Stripe link for payment.
Prototype faster
Use AI tools to generate, debug, research, draft, and compare options without getting stuck in blank-page mode.
Build workflows
Experiment with API-powered products, agents, automations, dashboards, or research helpers.
Improve demos
Use the week to turn rough ideas into clearer pages, pitches, flows, and product stories.
Keep going
Credits and ChatGPT Plus help you continue after the sprint instead of losing momentum.
How to register
Read the details, register on Luma, then complete payment after approval.
Registration is approval-required. The Luma form collects interest and context first, then the organisers follow up directly.
Check the dates, format, location, programme fee, mentor support, and expected output.
Submit your details and project context on the Luma page. Registration is subject to host approval.
The team will contact you to understand your fit, goals, and what you want to build.
Once confirmed, the organisers send a direct Stripe payment link for the $150 programme fee.
Approval-required registration for Build Week: Lock in & Ship, June 8-12, 2026 at Open Sourced Singapore.
What Luma asks for
- Student status and school or company
- Startup or team name
- Current startup stage
- Project intro, links, blockers, and what you want to progress during Build Week
- Telegram channel confirmation for Wavesparks updates
About the organisers
Organised by Wavesparks and Altitude.
Startup accelerator and education platform for Gen Z.
Wavesparks is dedicated to teenagers aged 15-20, providing global-standard entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and funding to young people across Asia so they can launch world-changing tech ventures.
Private network for high-agency operators.
Altitude replaces passive theory with rigorous simulations, world-class mentors, exclusive opportunities, and a community of ambitious talent built to help members execute confidently in their own contexts.
FAQ
Dates, format, payment, projects, and credits.
When is Build Week?
Build Week runs from Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12, 2026 in Singapore.
Is Build Week residential?
No. It is a non-residential 5-day build sprint.
Where is it held?
The Luma page lists Open Sourced at 10A Perak Road, Singapore 208131.
Who is this for?
Students who want to focus, stay consistent, and make progress on a real project instead of building alone.
What can I build?
You can work on a startup idea, prototype, AI workflow, landing page, product demo, research project, early MVP, or any serious project.
How does payment work?
Register interest through Luma first. After screening and confirmation, the organisers send a direct Stripe payment link for the $150 programme fee.
What credits do participants receive?
Participants receive $150 OpenAI API/Codex credits and 3 months of ChatGPT Plus.