SLINGSHOT 2026 Deep Tech Startup Pitching Competition at SWITCH, Singapore
Under SLINGSHOT Deep Tech Startup Competition by Enterprise Singapore (SLINGSHOT)
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Quick Answer
Asia's deep tech startup pitching competition (10th edition) by Enterprise Singapore — Startup SG grant prizes up to ₹2.88 crore, finals at SWITCH 2026, Singapore.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Enterprise Singapore (SLINGSHOT)
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 27 July 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Enterprise Singapore (SLINGSHOT). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
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: ₹2.88 crore
- 1st Runner-Up: ₹2.16 crore
- 2nd Runner-Up: ₹1.44 crore
- Top 10 Global Startups: ₹57.6 lakh each
- 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 ₹15.84 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.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Enterprise Singapore is Singapore's enterprise development agency, and it runs SLINGSHOT, a global pitching competition for deep tech startups. SLINGSHOT is held inside SWITCH, the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology, and its finals take place in Singapore. The agency…
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What You Get
Compete for Startup SG grant prizes at SLINGSHOT 2026: Grand Winner ₹2.88 crore, 1st Runner-Up ₹2.16 crore, 2nd Runner-Up ₹1.44 crore, and each Top 10 Global Startup ₹57.6 lakh. The total grant prize pool is over ₹15.84 crore. 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.
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Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Registered startups are evaluated within their chosen domain. 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.
Application Process
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Register & apply
Register on the SLINGSHOT platform and submit your application under one of the five domains by 30 June 2026.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prizes?
Startup SG grant prizes: Grand Winner ₹2.88 crore, 1st Runner-Up ₹2.16 crore, 2nd Runner-Up ₹1.44 crore, and ₹57.6 lakh for each of the Top 10 Global Startups. The total pool is over ₹15.84 crore.
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
