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As part of SWITCH
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SWITCH 2020
9-13 November 2020
Singapore Week of Innovation and TeCHnology (SWITCH) 2020 is the largest startup innovation and
technology festival in Asia. The event will see the global technology community converge on
Singapore to discuss the latest developments and insights into the evolving landscape of emerging
technologies today and in the future.
SWITCH delivers highly curated content and expert discussions directly from from top industry leaders at
the forefront of building the world's most innovative solutions and technologies. Professionals from all
parts of the innovation ecosystem, including startups, enterprises and researchers will come together
for technology matching, robust discussions and high-impact networking.
Unique in its scale, positioning and format, SWITCH sits at the cross section of startups, enterprises,
entrepreneurs and the investor community. It is a true startups event.
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A Catalyst for Growth
Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister
Minister for Finance, Singapore
“We must anchor Singapore as a Global-Asia node of technology,
innovation and enterprise, welcome investments, talent and ideas to
Singapore, and be bold in venturing out into new markets.”
– Budget 18
"We should position Singapore as ‘Asia 101’ for global MNCs
looking to expand into Asia's growing markets, and as ‘Global
101’ for Asian companies ready to go global”
– Budget 19
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The resounding success of SFF x SWITCH 2019
Branding Singapore as a global Asia node Singapore as a hub for corporate innovation Consolidating global thought leadership
for technology, innovation and enterprise and deal-making
60,000 Attendees Deal Fridays Conference
~1,000 Exhibitors 21 sessions ~580 speakers
41 Intl. Pavilions > 185 investors ~20 countries
> 400 startups
> 250 leads
SLINGSHOT 2019 international startup competition as part
of SFF x SWITCH, garnering more than 2,400 applications
across 120 countries
Increased corporate and supranational organisation interest in innovation and deal-making
PT Global Esensial
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Overview of SLINGSHOT
Launched in 2017, and an integral part of SFF x SWITCH, SLINGSHOT is an international
startup competition for promising startups to showcase themselves to investors, corporates, and
collaborators.
>1,000 Applications 2020
>80 countries
>40 judges
(including 16 corporate judges) 2019
6 Partner Competitions
2017 >2,400 Applications Call for Entries
8 Jun – 24 Aug 2020
2018 >120 countries
>300 applications >200 judges
(including 90 corporate judges)
>30 countries
16 Partner Competitions
20 judges
(including 8 corporate judges)
5 Partner Competitions
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What will SLINGSHOT 2020 look like?
Call for Entries:
8 Jun – 24 Aug 2020 Global SLINGSHOT Challenge 1 SLINGSHOT Grand Winner
SLINGSHOT global call-for-entry (S$200k Startup SG Grant)
Across 5 sectors + “The New Normal” track
10 SLINGSHOT Sector Winners
(S$50k Startup SG Grant each)
Top 500 Startups
First Review: 1 COVID/Pandemic-track Winner
31 Aug - 28 Sep 2020 + Co-Innovation
(S$50k Startup SG Grant each)
Co-Innovation Platform launches
for Top 500 to co-innovate with
… and other attractive prizes!
Corporates
Second Review:
5 Oct – 19 Oct 2020 Top 100 Global Startups
Gear-up workshop: Virtual mentorship and
pitching clinics via online webinars
9 Nov – 13 Nov 2020 SLINGSHOT @ SFFxSWITCH 2020
Top 100 Global Startups pitching and Partner events pitching
FULLY VIRTUAL
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Who can participate?
Across 5 Sectors
Digital Solutions, FoodTech & AgriTech HealthTech, BioTech Manufacturing, Urban Solutions,
Consumer Products & & MedTech Logistics & Sustainability &
Services Transportation Energy
SLINGSHOT is looking for international startups that:
a) have an MVP
b) show initial signs of traction
c) must have some technology or proprietary solution
+ Additional “The New Normal” competition track
• In addition, call for solutions that can help businesses recover and rebound stronger in the post-COVID world under the “New Normal”
horizontal track
• Additional prize for the winner
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How to participate?
Call for applications are now OPEN!
Apply now at:
https://slingshot.agorize.com/2020-edition
Application deadline:
24 August 2020
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Thank You
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