Applications are open for SLINGSHOT 2025 Startup Pitching Competition. Compete for grant prizes worth over S$2 million when you take the global stage under SLINGSHOT 2025’s spotlight from 29-31 October and showcase your trailblazing solutions to the world!
Embark on the 9th edition of SLINGSHOT, a global deep tech startup competition from Singapore to the world, and make the pitch of a lifetime in the presence of key industry leaders and a global audience of investors. They are excited for our best startups to walk away with more – bigger and better prizes for our winners this year!
Last year, more than 5,500 startups from over 150 markets participated in SLINGSHOT, with our Top 50 Global Startups joining us here in Singapore to forge connections with industry experts and key ecosystem partners. The competition culminated in the Finals held at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2024.
SLINGSHOT Startup Pitching Competition Benefits
- Vie for a chance to be part of our SLINGSHOT 2025 Top 60 Global Startups,
- Get connected to our vibrant startup community in Singapore
- Secure over S$2 million in startup funding!
- Embark on your global startup journey through SLINGSHOT!
Prizes
- Top 3 Winners
- Top 12 Global Startups
- Top 60 Global Startups
Grand Winner of SLINGSHOT 2025:
- $400,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
- 18 months’ rent-free space at JTC LaunchPad
1st Runner Up of SLINGSHOT 2025:
- $300,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
- 12 months’ rent-free space at JTC LaunchPad
2nd Runner Up of SLINGSHOT 2025:
- $200,000 Startup SG Grant Prize
- 6 months’ rent-free space at JTC LaunchPad
Eligibility Criteria for SLINGSHOT Startup Pitching Competition
Any startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and meet the following conditions are eligible to participate:
- Develops or possesses innovation
- Has been registered within the past 10 years in their country of registration
- Is not a subsidiary of a corporate entity
For more information, refer to the Rules tab.
Regardless of your business area, all startups are welcome to apply in any domains stated in the SLINGSHOT 2025:
- Transformative Digital Technologies
- Health and Biomedical
- Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity
- Environment, Energy and Green Technologies
How To Apply
Application Deadline: 11 July 2025
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