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Asia’s leading deep tech startup pitching competition is back
SLINGSHOT – your startup to global success
SLINGSHOT is back for its 10th edition and we’re redefining the future as we celebrate a decade of making Singapore the global homeground for innovation!
We’re inviting deep tech startups from around the world to compete forattractive grant prizes and scale from Singapore’s innovation arena– where you can experiment boldly, test fearlessly, and propel your business into the global spotlight.
Last year, more than6,800 startups from 150+ countries joined the challenge, with the Top 60 Global Startups pitching live at Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH).
Why join?
🏆Compete – Earn a spot among theTop 50 Global Startups and vie forattractive grant prizes.
🌏Immerse – Join curated site visits and expert-led sessions in Singapore.
🤝Connect – Meet global investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.
🔬Collaborate – Co-innovate with industry partners to scale your solution.
🎤Pitch – Take the stage at the SLINGSHOT 2026 Finals.
Competition Domains
🧠Advanced Computing & Intelligence🏭 Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Systems🔐 Digital Technologies & Security🌱 Environment, Energy & Sustainability🧬 Health & Biomedical
Apply here: https://bit.ly/slingshot2026-vc4a
Contact for more questions at alexander.young@agorize.com