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ABOUT
Welcome
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Startup
Arena
Dive into innovation’s epicenter at Startup Arena, the best university-sponsored pitch competition for early-stage startups. If you are a student founder, accelerated, or incubated startup looking for funding, we invite you to submit to Startup Arena!
Participants stand the chance to compete for generous equity-free cash prizes and connect with our network of investors and startup mentors.
Startup Competition of the Year
Startup Arena is a unique opportunity for startups to connect, thrive, and embark on a transformative journey toward success. Our mission is to discover and showcase the most promising early-stage startups across different industries in Asia.
At Startup Arena we are excited to welcome early-stage entrepreneurs, student founders, and startups supported by universities. Top 3 winners will receive travel awards of up to SGD 1,000 to pitch their ideas at the "Meet at SWITCH" event. The top 10 winners will also be awarded one month of complimentary marketing services from Meet Marketers.
Prizes
Showcase your startup to a worldwide audience, attracting potential investors, collaborators, and customers.
Selection Process
Our rigorous selection process ensures that only the most promising and innovative ventures rise to the top.
Investors & Sponsors
Gain exclusive access to a curated pool of high-potential investors spanning diverse industries.
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Schedule
Apply (Sep 1 - 24)
The application window is open! Submit your startup profile by Sep 15 (final deadline Sep 19).
Judging (Oct 1 - 10)
Final round of scoring by our expert judges.
Review (Sep 16 - 30)
Our committee processes and prepares all applications for judging.
Finale Event (Oct 29/30)
The Top 3 pitch live at our “Meet at SWITCH” event at Singapore Management University.
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Top 3 winners will receive a paid trip to Singapore (up to S$1000 each) to pitch at the "Meet at SWITCH" event in front of investors and industry leaders.
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