FundingRs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea Logistics & Mobility
ClosesJun 15, 2026
15d left Competition Equity-free
SLINGSHOT 2026 Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition at SWITCH, Singapore
by Enterprise Singapore (SLINGSHOT)
Asia's deep tech startup pitching competition (10th edition) by Enterprise Singapore , Startup SG grant prizes up to S$400K (≈Rs. 2.97 cr), finals at SWITCH 2026, Singapore.
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- Grant prizes over S$2.2M (≈Rs. 16.34 cr) total
- Grand Winner S$400K (≈Rs. 2.97 cr)
- Top 10 receive S$80K each
- Top 50 get a sponsored Singapore trip
- Pitch at SWITCH 2026, Singapore
- 10th edition , Asia's leading deep tech competition
About this scheme
SLINGSHOT 2026 is the 10th edition of Asia's leading deep tech startup pitching competition, organised by Enterprise Singapore and held as part of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2026.
**Prizes (Startup SG Grant Prizes):**
- Grand Winner: S$400,000 (≈Rs. 2.97 crore)
- 1st Runner-Up: S$300,000 (≈Rs. 2.23 crore)
- 2nd Runner-Up: S$200,000 (≈Rs. 1.49 crore)
- Top 10 Global Startups: S$80,000 each (≈Rs. 59.4 lakh)
- Top 50 Global Startups: sponsored trip to Singapore for one founder + invitation to the SLINGSHOT Domain Finals at SWITCH
Total grant prize pool is over S$2.2 million (≈Rs. 16,34,50,716 / Rs. 16.34 crore).
**Categories (5 domains):** Advanced Computing & Intelligence; Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Systems; Digital Technologies & Security; Environment, Energy & Sustainability; Health & Biomedical.
**Key dates:** Registration 6 March , 30 June 2026. Physical Finals in Singapore, 27, 29 October 2026.
Who can apply
- Open globally to technology-based startups registered within the last 10 years that have a minimum viable product (MVP) and a clearly defined business model.
- Startups must not be subsidiaries of larger corporate entities.
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Rs. 59.44 lakh to Rs. 2.97 Cr
- Compete for **Startup SG grant prizes** at SLINGSHOT 2026: Grand Winner **S$400,000 (≈Rs.
- 2.97 cr)**, 1st Runner-Up S$300,000 (≈Rs.
- 2.23 cr), 2nd Runner-Up S$200,000 (≈Rs.
- 1.49 cr), and each Top 10 Global Startup S$80,000 (≈Rs.
- The total grant prize pool is **over S$2.2 million (≈Rs.
- Each of the Top 50 Global Startups also gets a sponsored trip to Singapore for one founder for the Physical Immersion programme and an invitation to the SLINGSHOT Domain Finals at SWITCH, plus investor connects and global visibility.
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with Enterprise Singapore (SLINGSHOT), in your own name.
- 1
Registered startups are evaluated within their chosen domain.
- 2
The Top 50 Global Startups are selected for the Physical Immersion programme and Domain Finals at SWITCH; from these, the Top 10 and the Grand Winner / Runners-Up are chosen through pitching at the finals in Singapore.
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Official application
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What are the prizes?
Startup SG grant prizes: Grand Winner S$400,000, 1st Runner-Up S$300,000, 2nd Runner-Up S$200,000, and S$80,000 for each of the Top 10 Global Startups. The total pool is over S$2.2 million.
Who is eligible?
Technology-based startups registered within the last 10 years that have a minimum viable product and a clearly defined business model, and are not subsidiaries of larger corporate entities. Open globally.
What are the categories?
Five domains: Advanced Computing & Intelligence; Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Systems; Digital Technologies & Security; Environment, Energy & Sustainability; and Health & Biomedical.
What do the Top 50 receive?
A sponsored trip to Singapore for one founder for the Physical Immersion programme and an invitation to compete at the SLINGSHOT Domain Finals at SWITCH.
What are the key dates?
Registration runs 6 March , 30 June 2026; the Physical Finals take place in Singapore on 27, 29 October 2026 as part of SWITCH 2026.
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