SLINGSHOT 2024 - Deep tech startup pitching competition

Calling all startups: Asia’s most exciting deep tech startup pitching competition is back!

The application phase is now closed.

 

Welcome to

Launch your startup into the world through Singapore!

 

Last year, close to 4,700 startups from 150 countries took part in SLINGSHOT 2023, with our Top 50 Global Startups joining us in Singapore to network with key ecosystem partners.

Embark on the SLINGSHOT journey and compete in any of our five emerging challenge domains to unveil your trailblazing solutions and innovations to key industry leaders and a global audience of investors. 

Propel your startup onto the global scene by joining Singapore's thriving deep tech tech ecosystem, and compete for S$1.2 million worth in grant prizes

 Ready to make the pitch of a lifetime? Register now to submit your proposal today!

SLINGSHOT 2024 Finals will be held at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024.

 

WHY JOIN?

Vie for a chance to be part of our SLINGSHOT Top 50 Global Startups to win a sponsored trip to Singapore and immerse in Asia’s leading tech startup community.


Embark on your global startup journey through SLINGSHOT!

IMMERSE

Specially curated immersion programme that includes corporate site visits and lab crawls in the vibrant Singapore startup ecosystem.

NETWORK

Meet global leading investors, accelerators and corporates.

COLLABORATE

Ideate and co-innovate with corporates and homegrown players to fast-track your ideas into the markets.

PITCH

Present to a global audience at the Finals and win up to S$1.2 million worth of grant prizes.

Why Join?

Vie for a chance to be part of SLINGSHOT 2024's Top 50 Global Startups, get immersed in Asia's leading startup community here in Singapore and win up to S$1.2 million in prizes.

NETWORK

Meet global leading investors, accelerators and corporates.

IMMERSE

Specially curated immersion programme that includes corporate site visits and lab crawls in the vibrant Singapore startup ecosystem.

COLLABORATE

Ideate and co-innovate with corporates and homegrown players to fast-track your ideas into the markets.

PITCH

Present to a global audience at the Finals and win up to S$1.2 million worth of grant prizes.

Domains

Consumer Media, Goods and Services
Environment, Energy and Green Technologies
Health and Biomedical
Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity
Transformative Digital Technologies
 

Domains

 

 

 

 

 

Prizes

 

Grand Winner of SLINGSHOT 2024 will receive:

 

S$200,000 Startup SG Grant Prize 

18 months rent-free space at LaunchPad

 

1st Runner-Up of SLINGSHOT 2024 will receive:

 

S$150,000 Startup SG Grant Prize

12 months rent-free space at LaunchPad

 

2nd Runner-Up of SLINGSHOT 2024 will receive:

 

S$100,000 Startup SG Grant Prize

6 months rent-free space at LaunchPad

 

The Top 3 winners will also receive a complimentary 12 month international membership with ACE.SG. For more information, visit https://ace.org.sg/ace-membership/

 

 

The Top 10 Global Startups will each receive:

 

S$50,000 Startup SG Grant Prize

 

 

The Top 50 Global Startups will receive:

 

  • A sponsored trip to Singapore to participate in the Physical Immersion programme*

  • An exclusive invitation to compete at SLINGSHOT 2024 Domain Finals, held at SWITCH

  • 1 complimentary SWITCH 2024 exhibition space to showcase your startup and/or solutions

  • Eligibility for EntrePass, the working visa for foreign entrepreneurs in Singapore [International applicants only]**

 
*One founder/co-founder per startup will be sponsored. T&Cs apply.
** Eligibility criteria needs to be met. For more information, visit https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/eligibility 

Key Dates & Timeline

  • GLOBAL CALL

    26 Apr - 31 Jul

    For Applications

  • Virtual Corporate Mixer

    12 Sept - 16 Sept

    Top 250 startups invited to a dealmixer event to address challenge statements / innovation directions from Corporate partners

  • Virtual Immersion
    (Gear Up)

    28 Sept - 29 Sept

    Top 50 startups will gain access to mentorship, pitch coaching, networking opportunities, and ecosystem sharing sessions with local ecosystem partners

  • Physical Immersion in Singapore

    19 Oct - 23 Oct

    Top 50 startups to fly down to Singapore to meet and network with local ecosystem partners

  • Final & Grand Finals
    (Held during the week of SWITCH)

    25 Oct - 27 Oct

    Top 50 startups to pitch LIVE in Singapore at the Finals on 25 and 26 Oct. The Top 10 startups will be selected to pitch at the Grand Finals on 27 Oct for the chance to become the SLINGSHOT 2022 Grand Winner

 

SLINGSHOT 2022 IMMERSION PROGRAMME AND
PHYSICAL FINALS

 

Prior to the Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology 2022 (SWITCH 2022), the Top 50 Global Startups will fly into Singapore for an immersion programme with local startup ecosystem partners. 

The Top 50 startups will meet potential investors and corporate partners through face-to-face workshops and networking events. At the end of the immersion programme, startups will be a step closer to forging collaborations and potential pilot projects with our partners! This programme will be held between 19-23 October 2022.
 
The Finals will be held from 25-27 October 2022 during the Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology 2022 (SWITCH 2022). Our Top 50 Global Startups will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pitch LIVE on the global stage to leading investors, accelerators and corporates.
 
 

Physical Immersion Programme Partners

 
   
 
 

Key Dates & Timeline

  • GLOBAL CALL
    12 Mar to 1 Jul

    Register on the platform and submit your presentation.
  • PHYSICAL IMMERSION
    23 to 25 Oct

    Top 50 Global Startups will immerse in Singapore’s startup ecosystem, with opportunities to meet and network with local ecosystem partners.
  • DOMAIN FINALS & GRAND FINALS
    28 to 30 Oct

    Top 50 Global Startups will pitch LIVE at SWITCH on 28 and 29 Oct.

    The Top 10 Global Startups will be selected to pitch at the Grand Finals on 30 Oct for the chance to become SLINGSHOT 2024’s Grand Winner.

SLINGSHOT 2023 IMMERSION PROGRAMME AND PHYSICAL FINALS

 

Prior to the week of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2023, the Top 50 Global Startups will fly into Singapore for an immersion programme with local startup ecosystem partners.

From 25 to 27 October 2023, the Top 50 startups will meet potential investors and corporate partners through face-to-face workshops and networking events. At the end of the immersion programme, startups will be a step closer to forging collaborations and potential pilot projects with our partners!

 

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