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Press release: identifying transformative innovations and technopreneurs of tomorrow: smu unveils winners of 11th lee kuan yew global business plan competition, one of asia’s largest university-led start-up challenges.

Thursday Sep 14,2023

Tags :   LKYGBPC , Partnerships

The Grand Final Winners are MEDEA Biopharma (Beta Prize) from Technical University of Munich, and PlasticFri (Infinity Prize) from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology 

Total of S$2.5 million worth of prizes were awarded to the winners across various categories  

Photo: The eight grand finalists of the 11th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition by SMU Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) 

SINGAPORE, 14 September 2023 – MEDEA Biopharma from Technical University of Munich (Germany) and PlasticFri from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany) were today, on 14 September, declared Grand Final winners of the 11th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC). Organised by the Singapore Management University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE) from 11 to 15 September 2023, the LKYGBPC is one of Asia’s largest university-led start-up challenges. 

MEDEA Biopharma won the Lee Kuan Yew BETA Prize while PlasticFri clinched the Lee Kuan Yew INFINITY Prize. The BETA category covers pre-revenue start-ups while the INFINITY covers revenue-generating start-ups in the early- to Series A-stages.  

Both winners receive S$100,000 in cash and S$75,000 in-kind prizes each, and the opportunity to be mentored by some of the more notable venture capitalists (VCs) in the innovation and entrepreneurship space for expansion in the region.  

 The Grand Finals Winners

MEDEA Biopharma from Technical University of Munich University, Germany - Lee Kuan Yew BETA Prize (0 to 1 Category-pre revenue start-ups) 

MEDEA Biopharma is a start-up developing a new generation of sustainable and eco-friendly antibacterial solutions as alternatives to chemical and harmful antibiotics, copper and pesticides, to effectively combat harmful bacteria in humans, animals and plants. Founded by Rüdiger Trojok, Dr. Elene Kakabadze, and Giorgi Khubua, the firm entered the competition in the ‘Urban Solutions and Sustainability’ Category.   

PlasticFri from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany - Lee Kuan Yew INFINITY Prize (1 to Infinity Category that focused on early to Series A-stage revenue-generating start-ups) 

PlasticFri is a greentech company with a breakthrough technology that turns agricultural waste into eco-friendly products, such as cups, straws, packaging to replace plastics. To date, the company has sold more than 10 million products, saved more than 52,000 litres of water and eliminated 5,000 kg of plastic waste. The start-up was named “Impact company of the year in Nordics and Baltics” and awarded as the “World’s Most Innovative Sustainability Startup” among 1,400 companies worldwide. Founded by Dr. Allen Mohammadi & Max Mohammadi, the firm entered the competition in the ‘Urban Solutions and Sustainability’ Category.   

31 other student start-ups were also declared winners across various categories, including NEU Battery Materials which won the Maybank Young Entrepreneurship Shield and SMU Chancellor Cup, given to the most promising student start-up in Singapore. (Please refer to more information on prize-winners in the Annexes below) 

  The 11th Edition of LKYGBPC 

A total of 53 university start-ups, including 10 from Singapore, gathered at SMU to compete for S$2.5 million worth of prizes over the week. With the theme 'Innovations Beyond Boundaries - Reimagining a Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Future’ and focusing on five key areas: Urban Solutions and Sustainability; Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity; Human Health & Potential; Smart Nation & Digital Economy; and Media & Entertainment, the biennial LKYGBPC saw over 1,000 entries, from 1,100 universities from 77 countries, including Argentina, China, Germany, the United States, Ukraine, Japan and Indonesia.  

In its 11th edition this year, LKYGBPC has evolved into a platform that attracts disruptive and transformative youth-driven innovations with the potential to shape industries, address complex urban challenges, and generate positive societal impact on a significant scale. Over the past five years, finalists from previous editions of the LKYGBPC have collectively raised more than US$845 million (over S$1.151 billion), a strong testament to the real-world impact and investment potential of their ventures.  

This year holds a special significance for the LKYGBPC as Singapore celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of our founding Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. It was his visionary leadership that propelled Singapore onto the global stage. SMU is honoured to be hosting the 11th LKYGBPC in celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit of our founding Prime Minister. Mr Lee’s legacy continues to inspire us as we cultivate and empower generations of changemakers,” said Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU (新加坡管理大学校长江莉莉教授). 

“Finally, in the spirit of our Competition theme, ‘Innovation beyond Boundaries”, may the LKYGBPC continue to be a launchpad for new collaborations, strengthening our innovation and entrepreneurship communities. May we boldly pioneer new pathways to redefine possibilities that lie beyond our knowledge today,” Professor Lily Kong added.  

What the judges say 

Ms Shirley Wong (王秀萍), Chairperson of the LKYGBPC Steering Committee and Chief Judge of the competition said, "We are extremely heartened to see the enormous response we got for the 11th Edition of LKYGBPC globally. This is a clear testament to an entire ecosystem in Singapore that has been working for years to build us as a global hub for innovation and digitalisation. What we witnessed earlier this week during the week-long immersion at BLAZE, was not just a competition but a celebration of the transformative potential that is ignited when industry players and young entrepreneurs unite to co-create and push the boundaries of their respective fields.”  

Mr Keisuke Koshijima (越島啓介), Executive Vice President at Kajima Corporation (鹿島建設株式会社副总裁), LKYGBPC Grand Finals Judge shared that the competition has offered him great insights into the potential of youth innovation and entrepreneurship. "Our partnership with the LKYGBPC has been a rewarding experience, especially within the domain of urban solutions and sustainability, which are integral to Kajima’s mission,” he said. “As judges and sponsors, we've had the privilege of engaging with some very promising start-ups in these fields. This competition serves as a valuable platform for discovering ideas that can change the way we approach urban development and environmental sustainability. Our involvement has not only enriched our perspective but also opened doors to potential collaborations with these start-ups, with the shared goal of creating more sustainable and resilient cities for the future,” he added. 

Mr Paul Santos, Managing Partner at Wavemaker Partners, LKYGBPC Grand Finals Judge said, “Since our sponsorship of the LKYGBPC began, I’ve had the opportunity to witness the remarkable talent and innovation that this competition attracts. Our involvement has allowed us to meet promising startups in the B2B, deep tech, and sustainability sectors – the very areas we focus on.”  

“The participants’ passion and dedication serve as a true inspiration, reinforcing our strong belief in programmes like the LKYGBPC and their potential to nurture the growth of Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem,” he concluded. 

A Roundup of events at BLAZE week at LKYGBPC – Empowering youths through live pitches, networking, and mentorship  

The award ceremony was the climax of BLAZE, which started on 11 September with an opening ceremony graced by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies, Mr Heng Swee Keat where he had a lively fireside chat with student founders and VCs on how Singapore can foster research, youth innovation and entrepreneurship with the best talent around the globe. He also witnessed the launch of the Marina and David Su Protege Ventures Fund II by Protégé Ventures, Southeast Asia’s first and Singapore’s only student-led venture fund and training programme. This fund is made possible by the generosity of Mr David Su, founding managing partner of Matrix Partners China and a member of the SMU Enterprise Board.   

This S$500,000 sector-agnostic fund marks a milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in tertiary institutions in Singapore and will permit more investment in early-stage technology start-ups founded by students or recent graduates of Singapore’s polytechnics and universities which are seeking their pre-seed to seed funding. 

A book, entitled “Pioneering A Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Future: Founder Stories and Business Models” was also launched on the same day. It was written by three faculty members from SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business — Chiraphol N Chiyachantana, David K. Ding and Tamas Makany — to tell the inspiring founder stories of nine finalists in the 10th edition of the LKYGBPC and their business models. 

BLAZE also provided a vital platform for nearly 50 Singapore-based start-ups to leverage VC Office Hours, Southeast Asia’s largest gathering of senior VCs, to accelerate their professional development and grow their ventures. More than 30 senior VCs participated in discussions with founders. 

Two Changemakers Conversations were held on Day 3 and Day 4 of BLAZE. These were thought leadership panel discussions that featured industry experts, tech start-ups and academia who addressed the potential of artificial intelligence and the impact of youth entrepreneurship.  

On Day 3 of BLAZE, the finalist start-ups participated in The GEAR Future City Festival (held in conjunction with the 11th LKYGBPC) at The GEAR, Kajima Corporation’s regional headquarters and innovation centre. At this event, the Changemakers Conversations session focused on ‘Constructing Climate-Resilient Cities of Tomorrow: The Essential Role of Innovation, Financial Sustainability, and Cross-Sector Collaborations in Built Environment’. On Day 4 of BLAZE, they attended ‘Young Founders Panel Discussion on ‘Unleashing the Potential: Empowering Youth to Overcome Barriers and Drive Economic Growth through Entrepreneurship'. 

Cumulatively, over 120 student founders from the 53 finalists, 100 students from Singapore and about 350 global industry leaders invested close to one years’ work on the 11th LKYGBPC. The sessions inspired, educated, and equipped attendees — particularly aspiring student founders — with the knowledge and insights to be more innovative and enterprising in the dynamic and fast-evolving business landscape. 

Additional Information: 

Press Release - Opening Ceremony of 11th Edition of LKYGBPC, held on September 11, 2023  

Photos of BLAZE  

About LKYGBPC （李光耀全球商业计划大赛）: 

Organised by Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is a biennial university-led start-up challenge. One of the largest of such competitions in Asia, it derives its name from Singapore’s founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who developed the country’s defining business plan that propelled Singapore onto the global stage. It is this spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and ambition that the competition enshrines. LKYGBPC invites the brightest minds from the world’s most entrepreneurial universities to come together to address the challenges of the 21st century and reimagine the future.  

The 11th edition of LKYGBPC had over 3,600 participants from over 1,000 universities across 77 countries. The rigorous judging process involving 200 international industry experts and thought leaders allowed the team to select only the most exceptional ventures to come to Singapore. The 53 finalist teams were selected based on their innovativeness, commercial feasibility, the impact of their ideas, and the capability to execute.  

For more information: smu.sg/lkygbpc  

About SMU IIE (新加坡管理大学创新与创业研究院):  

The Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) is a practice-oriented institute that nurtures changemakers and founders who aspire to make the world a better place. To achieve this mission, IIE focuses on its three areas of competencies which include customising training programmes, offering an equity-free incubation programme, and fostering a cohesive innovation and entrepreneurship community through activities such as its marquee event – the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC). For more information: https://iie.smu.edu.sg   

About SMU (新加坡管理大学）: 

Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and to produce broad-based, creative, and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy. SMU faculty members collaborate with leading international researchers and universities around the world, as well as with partners in the business community and public sector. For more information: www.smu.edu.sg  

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Annexes: 

List of Grand Finalist Teams, List of 11th LKYGBPC Prizes and Winners, List of Judges, List of Supporters & Partners, Quotes from Supporters & Partners

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Reimagining a smart, sustainable and resilient future, 11th - 15th september 2023, do you have a bold idea that could change the world, lee kuan yew global business plan competition, step into the future at the lee kuan yew global business plan competition where the best and brightest students from all over the world gather to demonstrate technologies for a better world. the top 50 teams stand to receive sponsored airfare and accommodation trip to singapore, meet influential business leaders and potential co-founders, and win up to s$2 million worth of prizes at asia’s largest university startup challenge, innovations beyond boundaries, reimagine a smart, sustainable and resilient future.

The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is a biennial university startup challenge in Singapore which is organised by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) at Singapore Management University. ​

​The LKYGBPC derives its name from Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, who developed the country’s defining business plan bringing Singapore onto the global stage. It is this spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and ambition that the competition enshrines.​

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Application Deadline: Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

Singapore Management University is the organizer of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), Asia’s largest university start-up challenge.

LKYGBPC derives its name from Singapore’s founding prime minister, who developed the country’s own defining business plan to bring the Asian city onto the global stage.

Every year, LKYGBPC receives strong support from government agencies, corporations, VCs, Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore and around the world.

This competition aims to illuminate startups that create innovative solutions for a smart, sustainable and resilient future and most importantly, convene the innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem for a week-long of activities in Singapore.

To put the outcomes for the 10th edition of the LKYGBPC into perspective:

• Over 850 submissions received (with 115% increase from the 9th edition)
• More than 70% of Top 100 universities represented
• Over 28,000 local and international event participants
• More than 6,200 attendees to international roadshows
• 292 ecosystem stakeholders (judges, mentors, investors & more) volunteered over 800 hours
• 124 successful meetings between senior venture investors and start-ups during VC Office Hours

To build upon the success of the 10th edition, LKYGBPC is returning in 2023 with the theme: Innovations Beyond Boundaries, where they look at the role of technologies across various industry verticals in solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. 

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DPM Heng Swee Keat at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

Opening Remarks by Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat  at the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition on 19 March 2021.

Dear participants of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, we may be facing the worst global pandemic in a century, but we are also living in an age of unprecedented innovation.

COVID-19 has swept the world. This virus has taken more than 2.5 million lives, and disrupted many more lives and livelihoods.

But COVID-19 has also spurred tremendous innovation, as people around the world fight to contain its spread, and seek to adapt and restore some normalcy in our work and daily lives.

The path to economic recovery is fragile. Much depends on how well the world can contain the virus. Yet as computer scientist Alan Kay once said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it”. Indeed, our ability to adapt and innovate will be critical to enable us to overcome this virus, and emerge stronger in the post-COVID era.

Universities and research institutions around the world are promising crucibles of innovation. I am glad that this edition of the competition has attracted over 850 entries, from 650 universities, across 60 countries. COVID-19 has accelerated, the pace of digital change and put a premium on resilience, and sustainability for countries and cities around the world. So, it is fitting that the theme for this edition is to “Reimagine Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities”.

We are heartened that finalists in the previous edition of this competition have raised over 40 million US dollars to build their start-ups. Several finalists have gone on to participate in prestigious accelerators, such as Y-Combinator, which has funded companies with a combined valuation of over 300 billion US dollars. Take Cambridge Cancer Genomics, a category winner in 2017. It went on to participate in Y-Combinator and has since been inducted into the pharmaceutical company Merck’s accelerator. Cambridge Cancer Genomics builds software to pick the right cancer treatments based on blood samples. This will speed up treatment for patients, many of whom have faced delays due to COVID-19 over the past year. I hope this edition will similarly spur innovation and entrepreneurship in campuses around the world.

This Competition started two decades ago when the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, agreed to lend his name to the first university startup challenge in Singapore. Back then, Singapore’s economy was transiting from a capital-intensive model to a technology-intensive one. Innovation is critical to how Singapore, a city state with no natural resources, grows and develops our economy, and strengthens our social fabric. In the next phase of development, we will put in an even greater focus on innovation and partnership. We welcome you to partner our businesses and researchers, and to visit Singapore and explore opportunities when the situation permits.

The Grand Finals of this Competition will be held today. To all the eight finalists, I wish you every success. To the mentors and sponsors, a big thank you. To all participants, I encourage you to continue your journey of innovation and enterprise with even greater passion, for the world is yours to shape.

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Urban solutions & sustainability dominate the 11th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan competition revolutionary finalists

Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) announced on Wednesday the Revolutionary 50 (RVLT50) finalists who will present their innovations to a judging panel during the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) Finals Week, from September 11 to 15, 2023 in Singapore.

Held biennially, the LKYGBPC is one of the largest university-led startup competitions in Asia aims to empower youths through innovation and entrepreneurship to create deep-tech solutions to solve urgent global challenges of the 21st century, SMU said in a statement.

The Expanded RVLT50 – Driving Sustainable Urban Innovation

The 11th LKYGBPC received a record-breaking 1,000 submissions, which represent a 20 percent increase over the 10th LKYGBPC. The rigorous judging process involving 200 international industry experts and thought leaders allowed the team to select only the most exceptional ventures to come to Singapore.

To provide a larger and more diverse pool of innovative ideas and talent, the RVLT50 has been expanded to 55 student finalist teams from around the world. This expansion not only ensures a greater representation of startups, it will also open up more opportunities for connection and collaboration with the vibrant Singapore community and the wider region.

LKYGBPC focuses on five key areas: Urban Solutions and Sustainability; Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity; Human Health and Potential; Smart Nation and Digital Economy; and Media & Entertainment.

Among these categories, Urban Solutions and Sustainability has the largest representation with 25 out of 55 finalists (45 percent) dedicated to addressing urban challenges and promoting sustainability. A number of these finalists are leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive environmental change, from converting plastic waste into construction materials through circularity solutions to developing next-generation smart windows for energy reduction, and creating resource-efficient materials using bio-based approaches. These examples show how the next generation entrepreneurs actively contribute to environmental preservation by harnessing technology to minimise carbon footprint globally.

Overall, Urban Solutions and Sustainability category also received the highest number of submissions, accounting for 35 percent of the total submissions, followed by Smart Nation and Digital Economy (28 percent) and Human Health and Potential (22 percent).

Other submission highlights

The submissions represent 1,100 universities across 77 countries. Amongst these, about 25 percent were from the top 100 universities such as the ETH Zurich (Switzerland), Harvard University (US), Imperial College London (UK), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US), National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), University Malaya (Malaysia), University of Melbourne (Australia), Tsinghua University (China), and Yonsei University (South Korea).

Of the total submissions, 26 percent came from America, 22 per cent from Southeast Asia, 24 percent from the rest of Asia, 22 percent from Europe, and 6 percent from Oceania.

Commenting on the biennial university startup challenge, LKYGBPC Steering Committee chairperson Shirley Wong said: “As urbanisation and sustainability continue to drive global growth, there is increasing demand for solutions that address the challenges of infrastructure and the environment. We have seen the birth of ideas that have the potential to reshape the urban landscape, and we are excited to see how the finalists will make history as future changemakers and deliver a lasting impact on our society.”

“This year holds a special significance as Singapore celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of our founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, whose visionary plan propelled Singapore onto the global stage. The LKYGBPC presents an extraordinary opportunity for the youths and entrepreneurs of Singapore to converge and connect with student innovators from around the world, under one roof,” she added.

BLAZE at LKYBGPC – Empowering youths through live pitches, networking, and mentorship

Two members of each finalist team will travel to Singapore for the much-anticipated BLAZE, held at the Singapore Management University from September 11 to 15. BLAZE is a week-long event bringing inter-generational networking, panel discussions, site visits, and mentorship sessions that form an environment which fosters learning, collaboration, and growth. The event will also open doors to business opportunities in Singapore.

H ighlights of BLAZE

The next-generation of trailblazers will be unveiled at the Grand Finals. Open to the public, the event offers a unique opportunity for attendees to witness the talent, expertise and passion of finalists as they pitch to judges in real time to win prizes worth S$2.5 million ($1.87 million).

Singapore-based startups can leverage on VC Office Hours (VCOH), Southeast Asia’s largest gathering of senior venture capitalists (VCs), to accelerate their professional development and grow their ventures. More than 50 senior VCs who collectively manage more than S$2.5 billion ($1.87 million) of assets will be participating.

Changemakers Conversations are thought leadership panel discussions featuring industry experts, tech startups and academia who will address the potential of artificial intelligence and the impact of youth entrepreneurship. The sessions aim to inspire, educate, and equip attendees with the tools and insights necessary to thrive in the dynamic and evolving business landscape.

The Mixer Night is an inclusive event that will gather the LKYGBPC winners and finalists, innovation champions from corporates and government agencies, and Singapore’s youth and entrepreneur communities.

Registration to attend the Grand Finals, VC Office Hours, Changemakers Conversations, and Mixer Night will commence in July 2023.

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Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

At the Awards Presentation Ceremony, Director of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Professor Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU shared that the competition is aimed at getting people excited about creating companies that are innovative and hoped that the competitive will add value to the participants.  He also shared his views about the lack of entrepreneurial activity in Asia.

The 7th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, organised by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) at SMU, drew to a close on August 23 after months of intense competition, which attracted more than 336 tertiary students from 28 countries and regions who submitted 121 business plans.

Team HealthyCaps from Bangladesh’s University of Dhaka emerged as winners and took home US$36,000 after beating five other finalists to the top prize.

The 10th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition Prize Winners

The Lee Kuan Yew BETA Prize (0 to 1 Category)

Iterative Scopes develops artificial intelligence (AI)-based detection and diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal physicians to improve patient outcomes.

The Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize (1 to Infinity Category)

Relectrify develops and supplies a scalable technology solution that instantly unlocks the extra capacity in used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, providing them with unparalleled capacity and lifetime.

SMU Chancellor Cup

WaveScan provides an end-to-end, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled asset inspection solution that uses advanced AI algorithms and smart scanner systems based off disruptive beamforming electromagnetics.

People's Choice Award (Beta)

Autoyos designs and produces intelligent next-generation autonomous medical systems to provide comprehensive eye care in non-clinical settings without depending on skilled manpower.

People's Choice Award (Infinity)

Zeleros designs the world’s most scalable hyperloop system, which is a sustainable high-speed transportation system to move people and cargo at over 1,000km/h.

Best Presentation Prize

Best Professor-Student Team

CytoNiche is a biotechnology company that specialises in bionic 3D cell technologies and products. It develops 3D microtissue engineering technology to automate stem cell production for use in microtissue therapies.

DBS Foundation Social Impact Prize

StratifiCare develops a clinical laboratory test to accurately predict the risk of severe dengue complications, enabling healthcare providers to assess a patient's need for hospitalisation more accurately.

DBS Tech for Impact Prize

Polybee aims to increase agricultural productivity and enhance food security through automation by building scalable autonomous drone platforms.

Kajima Smart Construction Deployment Prize

Low Carbon Materials (formerly: Sphera Ltd) is developing patentable technologies to transform post-consumer, post-industrial and pre-manufacture waste plastic into plastic aggregates for use in construction materials.

Wavemaker Partners Enterprise Startup Award

Sino-Singapore Nanjing Eco Hi-Tech Island Investment Prize

NSCC Supercomputing Resource Prize

Iterative Scopes Iterative Scopes develops artificial intelligence (AI)-based detection and diagnostic tools for gastrointestinal physicians to improve patient outcomes.

Myrlabs MyrLabs is developing an indoor positioning solution for robots that provides positioning data in GPS-less environments and can operate in spaces filled with people or glass.

Polybee Polybee aims to increase agricultural productivity and enhance food security through automation by building scalable autonomous drone platforms.

Wootzano Wootzano produces Wootzkin, a highly sensitive force/pressure sensor with temperature and humidity sensing that replicates the sense of touch for sophisticated machine learning.

ZhenRobotics ZhenRobotics provides autonomous mobile robot solutions to supplement manpower in service industries such as food delivery, security and cleaning.