2026 Edition

SLINGSHOT marks its 10th Anniversary

Be a part of this milestone moment with our biggest edition to date. A decade of innovation excellence has transformed SLINGSHOT into the cornerstone of Singapore’s startup ecosystem. Since its inception in 2017, this flagship competition has connected visionary entrepreneurs with investors, ecosystem partners and networks needed for them to scale their solutions globally.

What began with 1000 applications from 80 markets has grown exponentially to over 6,800 applications from over 150 markets in 2025, demonstrating the competition’s magnetic pull for breakthrough technologies and exceptional talent worldwide.

Join SLINGSHOT 2026 to compete for over S$2M in grant prizes, and stand a chance to be among the Top 50 Global Startups selected for a sponsored trip to Singapore from 27–29 October 2026.

Connect with key decision-makers across the global startup ecosystem and pitch LIVE at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)!

Make your mark with us today, sign up here!

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