SLINGSHOT 2025 - Deep tech startup pitching competition

Asia’s deep tech startup pitching competition is back with its 9th edition!

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Key Dates & Timeline


  • GLOBAL CALL
    14 March to 25 July

    Register on the platform and submit your presentation.

  • PHYSICAL IMMERSION
    24-25 & 27 October

    Top 60 Global Startups will immerse in Singapore’s startup ecosystem, with opportunities to meet and network with local ecosystem partners.

  • DOMAIN FINALS & GRAND FINALS
    29 to 31 October

    Top 60 Global Startups will pitch LIVE at SWITCH on 29 and 30 October.

    The Top 12 Global Startups will be selected to pitch at the Grand Finals on 31 October for the chance to become SLINGSHOT 2025’s Grand Winner.

Global Call | 14 March to 25 July 2025, 2359hrs (GMT+8)

Deliverables to Submit

Register on the platform and submit a PDF presentation (10 slides maximum, in English only) with the following details:
 
  • Your problem/solution
  • Market and total addressable market (TAM)
  • Value proposition and positioning
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • The business/revenue model
  • Traction: KPI metrics & milestones
  • Forecast 2025/2026
  • Team Presentation
  
Complete your application by 25 July 2025, 2359hrs (GMT+8) to participate.

Assessment Method

Projects will be assessed based on the following criteria by a panel of esteemed judges from the four challenge domains:
  • 30% - Technical Depth
  • 30% - Differentiation & Impact of Value proposition
  • 20% - Team
  • 20% - Growth Potential and Feasibility of Business Model

Results Announcement

The Top 250 Global Startups will be selected to progress to the Deepening Phase.
 
The results will be released by 11 August 2025.

 

Deepening phase - Top 250 Global Startups

11 to 24 August 2025, 2359hrs (GMT+8)

Deliverables to Submit

The Top 250 Global Startups will need to submit a 2-minute video introducing their business, elevator pitch style!


Submit your video pitch by 24 August 2025, 2359hrs (GMT+8) to be considered for the next phase.

Results Announcement

Applications will be reviewed by a judging panel of investors, corporates and industry leaders. The Top 60 Global Startups will progress to SLINGSHOT 2025’s Domain Finals.

Results will be announced by 15 September 2025.

 

SLINGSHOT 2025 Domain Finals & Grand Finals

29 to 31 October 2025

Pitching Event

SLINGSHOT 2025’s Top 60 Global Startups will pitch LIVE in Singapore as part of SWITCH 2025. In addition to a judging panel of leading corporates, investors and thought leaders, the competition will be a key focus for startup communities across the globe.

All Top 60 Global Startups will also be invited for dealmaking and networking opportunities with corporates and investors from their respective industries, prior to and during the Finals.

After the Domain Finals’ pitches, SLINGSHOT 2025’s Top 12 Domain Winners will be announced on 30 October 2025. The competition progresses to the Grand Finals on 31 October 2025, as the Top 12 Global Startups vie once more for the title of SLINGSHOT 2025’s Grand Winner.

Prizes

Grant prizes* will be awarded to the Top 12 Domain Winners as well as the 2nd Runner Up, 1st Runner Up, and the Grand Winner, to enable you to grow your business and further develop your product in Singapore.

The Grand Winner of SLINGSHOT 2025 will receive:

  • S$400,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
  • 18 months rent-free space at LaunchPad

The 1st Runner Up of SLINGSHOT 2025 will receive:

  • S$300,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
  • 12 months rent-free space at LaunchPad

The 2nd Runner Up of SLINGSHOT 2025 will receive:

  • S$200,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
  • 6 months rent-free space at LaunchPad

The Top 12 Global Startups will each receive:

  • S$60,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
 

*T&Cs apply for Startup SG Grants.