The Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition is an event that provides a platform for entrepreneurs and innovators to showcase their groundbreaking technological solutions and business ideas in front of investors, industry experts, and potential partners. Unlike traditional startup pitching competitions, which focus on consumer-oriented products and services, the Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition specifically highlights startups working on cutting-edge technologies and innovations with the potential to create significant impact across various industries.
Startups participating in the competition typically operate in fields such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, quantum computing, advanced materials, and other emerging areas of technology. These startups often tackle complex challenges and develop solutions that have the potential to disrupt industries, solve global problems, and drive economic growth.
The Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to present their ideas, prototypes, and business plans to a panel of judges comprised of investors, industry experts, and experienced entrepreneurs. Participants are evaluated based on criteria such as the novelty and feasibility of their technology, the market potential of their product or service, the strength of their team, and their ability to execute their business strategy.
Winners of the competition may receive various prizes, including funding, mentorship, incubation support, access to networks and resources, and potential investment opportunities. Additionally, participating in the competition can help startups gain visibility, credibility, and validation for their technology and business model, which can be instrumental in attracting further investment, partnerships, and customers.
In addition to the pitching sessions, the Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition often includes networking opportunities, panel discussions, and workshops where participants can connect with industry leaders, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and learn from experts in the field. These interactions can provide valuable insights, feedback, and opportunities for collaboration and growth.
The Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition plays a crucial role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in deep technology startups. By providing a platform for startups to showcase their groundbreaking technologies and connect with potential investors and partners, the competition helps accelerate the development and commercialization of deep tech solutions that have the potential to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges and create positive impact.
Join the SLINGSHOT journey and compete in one of five emerging challenge domains to unveil your forward-thinking innovations to a global audience of key industry leaders and investors:
- Consumer Media, Goods and Services
- Environment, Energy and Green Technologies
- Health and Biomedical
- Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity
- Transformative Digital Technologies
Vie for an opportunity to join the SLINGSHOT Top 50 Global Startups and immerse yourself in Asia’s vibrant startup community through a sponsored trip to Singapore and contend for grant prizes worth over S$1.2 million.
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.
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.
Timeline For The Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition
- 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.
Application Deadline: July 1st 2024.
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