Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)

Due to popular demand, applications for Asia’s most exciting deep tech startup competition, #SLINGSHOT2024, is now extended till 15 July 2024! Grab the chance to compete with top global startups, make the pitch of a lifetime to a global audience of industry leaders and investors, and compete for over S$1.2 million in attractive prizes! Don’t miss this opportunity again! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW #deeptech #innovation #pitching #competition

How do you want to use AI? The day was buzzing with excitement and potential at Lenovo Tech Day on Wednesday. SWITCH attended as a community partner alongside Lenovo’s alliance partners, Intel and Microsoft who spent the morning discussing the potential of AI in the workplace, as well as its applications in Smart Manufacturing and Smart Retail. We had the opportunity to listen to Nigel Lee, Country General Manager, Lenovo; Jennifer Baile, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Group, General Manager of SEA and ANZ; Hari Tharmakumar, Head of ASEAN Commercial Channel Partner, Microsoft and Pornsak Prajakwit, Celebrity host and entrepreneur, share about the future of the new digital workplace that will involve co-creation with AI solutions. Lawrence Yu, General Manager, Global Retail Solutions, Lenovo and Supparat Singhara na Ayutthaya, Chief Executive Officer, ST Telemedia Group Data Centres (Thailand) led a discussion of how end-to-end solutions and big data centres work in tandem to create a powerful and personalised retail experience to keep customers delighted and engaged. Cindy Ngiam, Director, Ecosystem and Community, Enterprise Singapore also joined the stage with Dennis Mark 麥榮良, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Manufacturing Federation and Andy Zheng, General Manager, Manufacturing Solutions, Lenovo, on the panel “Catalysing Change: The Role of Innovation in Supporting Sustainability Efforts in Manufacturing and Supply Chains”. The discussion revolved around the importance of partnerships between tech companies, startups, and innovative SMEs to co-create solutions that are both sustainable, efficient and resilient thanks to the ability for AI to rapidly analyse large data sets or identify vulnerabilities in supply chains. We are grateful to Lenovo for having the SWITCH community as part of Lenovo Tech Day and we look forward to more exciting opportunities and experiences with Lenovo! Be sure to catch us at SWITCH 2024 for  more inspirational innovation showcases and ecosystem opportunities!  Get your pass at www.switchsg.org #LenovoTechDay #SWITCH #KeepInnovating

Unleash your deep tech innovation at #SLINGSHOT2024, Asia's most exciting startup competition! Vie for a chance to be part of SLINGSHOT Top 50 Global Startups and stand a chance to win these game changing benefits: 📣 Make the pitch of a lifetime at SLINGSHOT Finals to industry leaders and experts ✈️ Exclusive Physical Immersion Programme in Singapore to be connected to Asia's leading startup community 🤝 Network and connect with international leading investors, accelerators and corporates 🏆 Win up to S$1.2 million worth of prizes, from grant prizes to rent-free spaces in the heart of Singapore’s bustling startup ecosystem Apply by 1 July 2024: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG

Opportunity favours the bold. It is this courage to innovate that propelled our #SLINGSHOT2023 top three winners Thermalytica Inc., Kinexcs and 베링랩 (Bering Lab) onto the global stage. From fighting #climatechange to improving lives through AI, our #deeptech startups are powering waves of change in their respective industries and showcasing their ideas to the world through #SLINGSHOT. Read our latest article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gm6GtZVp Have what it takes to create the next big thing? Apply for #SLINGSHOT2024 now: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG | Rudder Wu | Abhishek Agrawal | Jae Yoon Kim

⏰ One more month till applications close for #SLINGSHOT2024, Asia's most exciting #deeptech startup competition! Think your #startup has a trailblazing solution to revolutionise the world? Seize the opportunity to make the pitch of a lifetime and anchor your startup in Singapore, a global hub for #innovation and startups! #SLINGSHOT is looking for innovative startups from 5 emerging challenge domains: - Transformative Digital Technologies - Health and Biomedical - Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity - Environment, Energy and Green Technologies - Consumer Media, Goods and Services Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG

Meet the second runner-up of #SLINGSHOT2023 - Kinexcs, an AI driven health and wearables company with a mission to enable and empower people for mobility and a better quality of life. Their flagship product, KIMIA Recover, is a recovery management solution that enables home-based recovery and reduction in post-operative visits and complications. Since their #SLINGSHOT win, Kinexcs has onboarded many new healthcare customers in the region and forged many meaningful connections with venture capital firms and potential investors. Have a game-changing solution? Participate in #SLINGSHOT2024 now to showcase your innovative solution to a global audience of investors and key industry leaders, and compete for over S$1.2 million in attractive prizes. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG | Abhishek Agrawal

Founded in 2020, Bering Lab provides domain-specific AI translation engines and tools with near-native translation quality in eight major languages. They are currently supporting over 60 law firms, patent firms and big corporates around the world for legal translations. With its award winning BeringAI, Bering Lab emerged as the first runner-up of #SLINGSHOT2023 and through the competition, they got to connect with like-minded founders as well as potential partners and investors. If you're a deep tech #startup looking to pitch your solution to a network of industry leaders and investors for grant, growth and investment opportunities, #SLINGSHOT2024 is for you! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG | Jae Yoon Kim

Driving sustainability through #technology With the vision to make a positive impact on society and enhance the quality of life through innovative thermal management solutions, Thermalytica Inc. offers cutting-edge solutions based on its patented TIISA® thermal insulation materials for energy-efficient household appliances, sustainable construction practices, and the realisation of net-zero energy buildings. The #cleantech startup emerged as the Grand Winner of #SLINGSHOT 2023 and through the competition, they have built meaningful connections with industry leaders and investors, which were instrumental to their growth journey. Ready to showcase your trailblazing innovation to a network of leading global investors and industry players? #SLINGSHOT2024 is back! Apply now and vie for a chance to be one of the Top 50 Global Startups: https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG | Rudder Wu | Ryo Sasamoto

Last Wednesday's DEEP TECH CONVERGENCE was nothing short of inspiring! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, from the innovators to the investors and ecosystem builders. Your presence was testament toward transforming Singapore's deep tech startup ecosystem into a vibrant global hub teeming with groundbreaking ideas and talent poised for worldwide impact. A special appreciation goes out to Andi Haswidi who shared invaluable insights into Singapore’s Venture Funding Landscape in 2023, and to our panelists Nigel Lee, Abhishek Agrawal, and Aditya Mathur for participating in the thought-provoking discussion, “Breaking Boundaries - A Frontier of Possibilities in Deep Tech Startups" moderated by Andi. A big shoutout to our gracious co-hosts Lenovo and Microsoft, along with our venue sponsor WeWork, whose support made the gathering an exceptional experience. #StartupSG #Innovation #DeepTech #SWITCH Let's continue this momentum! Join us in fostering deeper connections within Singapore's startup community. Stay tuned with us at SWITCH (https://switchsg.org) or the Startup SG Network (https://startupsg.gov.sg) for updates on our upcoming events. Together, let's propel innovation and collaboration to new heights. See you at our next event!

Embark on your global startup journey at the eighth edition of #SLINGSHOT, Asia's most exciting deep tech startup competition! Join the SLINGSHOT competition to unveil your trailblazing solutions and innovations to key industry leaders and global investors. Vie for a chance to be part of SLINGSHOT Top 50 Global Startups to win a sponsored trip to Singapore and immerse in Asia’s leading #startup community, and compete for over S$1.2 million worth of grant prizes. Ready to make the pitch of a lifetime to a global audience at the #SLINGSHOT2024 Finals? Apply by 1 July at https://lnkd.in/gKYGtTzW Startup SG #SWITCHSG #deeptech #competition #innovation #startup