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Application is ongoing for SLINGSHOT 2020, START-UP COMPETITION and would soon close, the eligible and interested public is advise to take urgent attention on this, even as we wish you best of luck.
Selection Process
This competition is open to startups across the world
THE SELECTION PROCESS
APPLICATION PHASE
Register on the platform and submit an up to 10-slides PDF presentation, in English only, addressing the following issues:
– Problem/solution
– Market and total addressable market (TAM)
– Value proposition and positioning
– Go-to-market strategy
– The business/revenue model
– Traction: KPI metrics & milestones
– Forecast 2020/2021
– Team Presentation
Pre-selection Phase: Projects will be assessed based on 5 selection criteria by a panel of jury members from the 5 Challenge Sectors:
– Technical Depth
– Team
– Growth Potential
– Feasibility of Business Model
– Differentiation & Impact of Value proposition
An average of 100 startups per sector will be pre-selected to progress to the Deepening phase.
The results will be released on 12 October 2020
7 Sept 2359H (GMT+8)
CREATING THE NEW NORMAL
While applying, all startups will have the opportunity to participate in a bonus challenge for solutions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Participants who wish to be considered for this challenge should submit a presentation deck that answers the question: How does your solution “Create the New Normal”? (PDF presentation, up to 3 slides in English only)
Taking the “New Normal” to refer to the post-COVID-19 era, how can your solution help businesses, organizations, and communities recover, rebound and recharge in the new normal?
Up to 5 startups will be shortlisted for this award. The results will be announced on 19 October 2020, 1700H (GMT+8).
7 Sept 2359H (GMT+8)
DEEPENING PHASE
Shortlisted startups from each of the 5 sectors will be asked to submit a 2-minute video introducing their business, elevator pitch style!
Selection Phase: Projects will be reviewed by a jury panel of investors and corporates who will select the ~20 startups from each sector to move to the SLINGSHOT 2020 Virtual Finals.
The results will be announced on 9 November.
Up to 500 shortlisted startups will also have the opportunity to participate in co-innovation opportunities with corporates via our co-innovation platform.
12 October to 23 October 2020, 1159H (GMT+8)
2020
SLINGSHOT 2020
VIRTUAL FINALS
SLINGSHOT Top 100 Global Startups will pitch to a global audience of over 100 corporates and investors.
Startups will be invited for deal-making and networking opportunities with corporates and investors from relevant industries.
The Top 2 startups from each challenge sector will be awarded a S$50,000 Startup SG Grant.
The Final Top 10 startups will pitch again at the Grand Virtual Finals to win attractive cash prizes and grants. One Grand Winner will also be selected to win a S$200,000 Startup SG Grant.
MORE DETAILS AND APPLICATION HERE.
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