Project Inspire

What Project Inspire does

Project Inspire is a non-profit campaign operated under United Women Singapore (UWS), a Singapore-based non-profit organisation focused on women's empowerment and gender equality. The initiative, branded as #UWSInspires, produces content — primarily monthly women-of-the-month profiles, interviews, and blog features — that highlights successful women in STEM fields and outstanding women entrepreneurs in Singapore, with the explicit aim of inspiring the next generation of girls and young women.

The campaign sits inside a broader UWS program portfolio rather than functioning as a standalone product. This portfolio includes STEM education programs (Girls2Pioneers STEM, STEMentorship, STEM First Fintech, STEM Explorer, Junior STEM Explorer), empowerment and AI-literacy programs (UWS Empowered, AI & Me, Girls Empowered, Boys Empowered), workplace initiatives (GenSafe Workplaces), flagship events (UWS STEM Fest, the UWS Gala, International Women's Day programming, GEIA awards), and the Knowledge Centre Learning Platform. Distribution is digital-first — social media, newsletter, blog — supplemented by in-person events.

Project Inspire is not a commercial venture. It has no pricing, no paying customers, no disclosed funding rounds, and no equity ownership. Its operations are funded through UWS's donation, sponsorship, and event mechanisms (e.g., the UWS Gala, BuyToSave). The entity's "technology" is primarily content production (written profiles, social media assets) delivered through UWS's existing digital infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform.

Name

Project Inspire

Legal name

United Women Singapore

Website

https://projinspire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project Inspire is a non-profit campaign by United Women Singapore that highlights successful women in STEM and women entrepreneurs through profiles, events, and educational programs to inspire girls and young women in Singapore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women Empowerment Programs

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship, Business & Innovation Camps (EDAMALAL), Engineering Design & Project-Based Learning Programs (EDAMADAB), Gender Equality & Women’s Rights (BPADAGAF)

Keywords

• Women empowerment programs
• STEM education initiatives
• Gender equality advocacy
• Mentorship programs
• Community outreach events

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Project Inspire is the #UWSInspires campaign run by United Women Singapore, a non-profit, that highlights successful women in STEM and outstanding women entrepreneurs in Singapore through monthly profiles, interviews, and events. The initiative is delivered alongside a portfolio of education, mentorship, empowerment, and workplace safety programs aimed at inspiring the next generation of girls and supporting women across career stages. Revenue is generated through donations, sponsorships, and grants rather than commercial product sales.

Product overview

Project Inspire, operated by United Women Singapore, is a multi-platform empowerment and education initiative rather than a single software product. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including the #UWSInspires campaign (highlighting women in STEM), STEM education programs (Girls2Pioneers, STEMentorship, STEM First Fintech, STEM Explorer, Junior STEM Explorer), empowerment initiatives (UWS Empowered, AI & Me, Girls Empowered, Boys Empowered), workplace safety programs (GenSafe Workplaces), and flagship events (UWS STEM Fest, UWS Gala, International Women's Day, GEIA awards). The programs are designed to advance gender equality through education, advocacy, and community engagement, serving different demographics from young students to working professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• #UWSInspires Campaign A campaign by United Women Singapore to highlight successful women in STEM and outstanding women entrepreneurs in Singapore, featuring monthly spotlights, interviews, and inspirational stories to inspire the next generation.
• Girls2Pioneers STEM A STEM education programme designed to encourage girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• UWS STEMentorship Programme A mentorship programme connecting students with STEM professionals to provide guidance and support for career development.
• UWS STEM First Fintech Programme A specialised STEM programme focused on financial technology education and career pathways.
• UWS STEM Explorer Programme An exploratory STEM programme for students to discover various STEM fields and career opportunities.
• UWS Junior STEM Explorer Programme A junior-level STEM exploration programme introducing younger students to science and technology concepts.
• UWS Empowered Empowerment programmes for women covering various personal and professional development topics.
• AI & Me (AIM) A programme exploring artificial intelligence concepts and applications for women participants.
• UWS Girls Empowered Empowerment initiative specifically designed for girls focusing on leadership and confidence building.
• UWS Boys Empowered Empowerment programme engaging boys in gender equality discussions and positive masculinity.
• GenSafe Workplaces A workplace safety and gender respect initiative promoting safe and inclusive work environments.
• UWS STEM Fest An annual festival celebrating STEM education and careers with activities, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
• The UWS Gala An annual fundraising gala event supporting United Women Singapore's programmes and initiatives.
• International Women's Day Annual events and campaigns commemorating International Women's Day and promoting gender equality.
• Gender Equality Impact Awards (GEIA) Awards programme recognising organisations and individuals making significant contributions to gender equality.
• Dialogue with Diplomats Networking event connecting participants with diplomats to discuss international perspectives on gender issues.
• Distinguished Speaker Series Speaker series featuring prominent leaders sharing insights on women's empowerment and leadership.
• BuyToSave A fundraising event combining shopping with charitable giving to support UWS programmes.
• Knowledge Centre Learning Platform Online learning platform providing educational resources on gender equality, women's empowerment, and related topics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: Global UN entity driving gender equality and women's empowerment; operates at much larger scale but pursues the same mission of advancing women in leadership, STEM, and entrepreneurship.
• Plan International: International development NGO with a strong focus on girls' rights, education, and youth leadership; comparable in mission and STEM/girls-education programming at a global scale.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit helping companies advance women in the workplace through research and toolkits; comparable to UWS's GenSafe Workplaces and corporate-facing gender-equality work.

Direct peers

• AWARE Singapore: Singapore's longest-running gender-equality organization, running advocacy, education, and women-support programmes that directly overlap with UWS's mandate on gender equality in Singapore.
• AnitaB.org: Global nonprofit connecting, guiding, and championing women in computing and technology—directly comparable to UWS's focus on women in STEM and the STEM First Fintech programme.
• Girls Who Code: US-based nonprofit running coding clubs, summer programmes, and college-loops for girls—an internationally recognized analogue to UWS's Girls2Pioneers STEM and STEM Explorer programmes.
• Lean In Foundation: Founded by Sheryl Sandberg to support women through circles, mentorship, and storytelling—an analogue to UWS's Empowered programmes and #UWSInspires role-model storytelling.

Regional players

• The Asia Foundation: Asia-Pacific development organization running gender-equality and women's-empowerment programmes across the region; comparable in regional focus but broader in scope and larger in scale.
• Singapore Committee for UN Women: Singapore-based affiliate of UN Women supporting gender-equality advocacy, fundraising, and programmes locally—a directly comparable Singapore-market peer with global institutional backing.

Emerging players

• WomenLift Health: Global organization advancing women in health leadership through leadership journeys and convenings—comparable niche focus on elevating women in a specific professional sector.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Proj_Inspire
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProjInspire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unitedwomensingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitedwomensingapore

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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