Application Phase
14 March to 11 July 2025, 2359HRS (GMT+8)
Register on the platform and submit your presentation. Please keep your PDF presentation to a maximum of 10 slides.
Find out more on our Challenge Page.
Showcase your deep tech innovations from Singapore to the world
We are back bigger and better - Pitch your innovations and secure over S$2 million at SLINGSHOT 2025!
Embark on the 9th edition of SLINGSHOT to showcase your innovative and game-changing tech solutions in any of the four challenge domains to global investors and industry leaders. Propel your startup onto the global scene by being part of Singapore’s thriving deep tech ecosystem, with opportunities to secure over S$2 million in startup funding.
Your application gives you the chance to be one of SLINGSHOT 2025’s Top 60 Global Startups. Stand to be part of a curated trip to Singapore and gain access to exclusive mentorship by industry experts, networking opportunities with key ecosystem partners, and funding opportunities!
Ready to showcase your innovative startup? Join us at the SLINGSHOT 2025 Finals, held at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) from 29-31 October 2025.
Why Join?
Be part of our SLINGSHOT 2025 Top 60 Global Startups, get connected to our vibrant startup community in Singapore, and secure over S$2 million in startup funding! The wide-ranging support available in Singapore will accelerate your pathway to commercialisation and enable your solutions to be scaled up regionally and globally.
With Singapore commemorating its 60 years of growth this year, with huge strides made in innovation, SLINGSHOT 2025 will see Top 60 global startups compete in the Domain Finals, instead of the usual 50!
Embark on your global startup journey with SLINGSHOT!
IMMERSE
Dive into a specially curated immersion programme featuring corporate site visits and lab crawls within Singapore’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
NETWORK
Connect with global leading investors, accelerators and corporates.
COLLABORATE
Ideate and co-innovate with researchers, corporates and homegrown players to fast-track your ideas into the markets.
PITCH
Take the stage at the Finals and showcase your innovation to a global audience, with opportunities to secure over S$2 million in startup funding.
Partner Competitions
Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite Competition 2023
Huawei Cloud Startup Ignite (formerly known as Huawei Spark) is a hybrid accelerator program launched in 2020 for companies that have business in Asia Pacific. It is funded by HUAWEI CLOUD & AI business group and underpinned by Huawei technological & Innovation leadership. Our purpose is to incubate and accelerate companies’ growth for a fully connected, intelligent world, as a friend and a partner.
Build The Future with Saint-Gobain
APAC Startup Challenge
As the global leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is committed to building a more sustainable future with clean and green building technology. From 3D printing and energy-efficient materials to immersive technologies and enhanced delivery optimization. Build the Future with Saint-Gobain APAC Startup Challenge is seeking out startups with innovative solutions in construction tech. Join the competition to build a sustainable future together with Saint-Gobain.
Hello Tomorrow Asia Pacific Challenge 2023
Gain access to connections, visibility, and funding to take your start-up to great new heights. If your deep-tech start-up is based anywhere in the region, the Hello Tomorrow Asia Pacific Challenge is 𝘵𝘩𝘦 springboard that’ll amplify your innovation regionally and globally
NAMIC Start-up Innovation Forum 2023
Description for NAMIC Start-up Innovation Forum 2023
Techblazer Awards 2022/2023
The Techblazer Awards is the nation’s highest accolade for tech innovation and aims to provide recognition and endorsement to Singapore-based organisations that have exemplified the spirit of innovation in their development of tech products and services, or their use of tech to achieve excellence.
A*STAR Advanced Manufacturing Startup Challenge 2023
The much-awaited A*STAR Advanced Manufacturing Startup Challenge returns to the stage with enthusiasm this year! With a steadfast commitment to driving sustainability within the advanced manufacturing industry, this year's contest takes center stage in addressing crucial challenges and seizing opportunities in creating sustainable solutions through environmental responsibility, resource efficiency, and the principles of the circular economy.
Embark on a journey of transforming ideas into reality to reshape the future of advanced manufacturing today!
SOSA-HTX Open Innovation Challenge
13 Mar 2023 to 6 Nov 2023 (demo day TBC)
We accelerate and validate dual-use technologies that are globally crowdsourced, which address challenges and demonstrate a new capability. Startups will receive non-equity funding for the Proofs-of-Concept or trials and opportunities to collaborate with operational end-users, homeland security engineers and scientists across Singapore’s Home Team.
MedTech Innovator APAC
MedTech Innovator is the world's largest accelerator for startups in medical devices, digital health, and invitro diagnostics. Over 600 alumni have gone on to raise US$ 7 Billion+. The Asia Pacific program supports 20 startups, offering an educational curriculum, visibility to healthcare leaders, access to mentors, and an opportunity to win US$ 300,000 in non-dilutive cash and other awards.
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Deepening Phase
11 August to 24 August 2025, 2359HRS (GMT +8)
Top 250 Global Startups will submit a 2-minute video introducing your business, elevator pitch style!
The Top 60 Global Startups will then be selected to join us in Singapore and network with our innovation ecosystem partners. They will proceed to the Domain Finals, which will be held at SWITCH 2025.
Find out more on our Challenge Page.
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SLINGSHOT 2025
Domain Finals and Grand Finals29 October to 31 October 2025
As part of SWITCH 2025, the Top 60 Global Startups will pitch LIVE in Singapore on 29 and 30 October.
The Top 12 Global Startups will be selected to pitch at the Grand Finals on 31 Oct.
Startups will have the opportunity to meet, interact with and pitch to industry leaders and global investors throughout your SLINGSHOT journey.
Find out more on our Challenge Page.
Previous Editions
Check out the previous editions to learn more about this competition!
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