Call for Applications: SLINGSHOT 2025 Startup Pitching Competition ($400,000 Startup SG Grant Prize)

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. We 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.

 Ready to make the pitch of a lifetime? Register now to submit your proposal today

Why Join?

-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

Key Dates & Timeline

• GLOBAL CALL
  14 March to 11 JulyRegister on the platform and submit your presentation.
• PHYSICAL IMMERSION
  24-25 & 27 OctoberTop 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 OctoberTop 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.

Get more details and apply HERE