Startup Arena
6 ESG startups compete for global visibility, prizes, cash and investor access
SINGAPORE • Marina Bay Sands 
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ESG startups– this is your chance to win over $225k in cash and in-kind prizes, gain awareness in front of thousands of viewers, and pitch to East Ventures, GGV, and more!
Startup Arena is our community’s most highly anticipated event each year.
This flagship Pitch Battle invites just six founders to pitch live to a panel of investors on the Conference Main Stage. Tell us about your game-changing innovation in the ESG and build your startup’s story!
The ultimate opportunity for startups to win big at Tech in Asia Conference
Startup Arena is our community’s most highly anticipated event each year.
This flagship Pitch Battle invites just five founders to pitch live to a panel of investors on the Conference Main Stage, to get in front of thousands of online and in-person tech stakeholders, win cash prizes, and gain investor access.
Relevant startup focus areas include, but are not limited to the following:
- Renewable energy
- Digital inclusion (financial and societal inclusion)
- Waste management
- Food security / agritech
- Battery technologies
- Cleantech, greentech or decarbonization
- Healthtech
- Edtech
- Social or corporate governance
Finalists will be evaluated
based on:
- Targeted problem, solution, and scalability of solution
- Sustainable impact on society and environment
- Caliber of the founding team
- Business model and ability to generate future financial returns
- Technology and business innovation
- Execution abilities and traction
How Startup Arena works
Application
Application closed.
Startup Arena supports startups that:
- Operate in Southeast Asia
- Have a prototype, MVP or existing operations, focused on ESG themes (examples below)
- Have raised less than US$10 million
- Have a compelling English-language pitch explaining the problem, solution, risk and potential that drives their business
Eligibility
Our judges are looking for startups focused on areas including, but not limited to:
- Digital inclusion
- Financial inclusion
- Food security / agritech
- Renewable energy
- Mobility / Battery technologies
- Clean / Green tech / Decarbonisation
- Healthcare
- Education
- Circular economy / waste management
Evaluation
Six applicants will be selected on the basis of:
- Targeted problem, solution, and scalability of solution
- Sustainable impact on society and environment
- Caliber of the founding team
- Business model and ability to generate future financial returns
- Technology and business innovation
- Execution abilities and traction
Participation
- Finalists will be sent full instructions and guidelines for their participation at Marina Bay Sands on 22 September
- Finalists who are based outside of Singapore will receive a US$1K stipend for travel and accommodation
Don't miss this grand finale for Tech in Asia Conference!
Startup Arena is a prized platform to pitch directly to investors and to build awareness across Asia’s ecosystem of tech founders, investors, corporate leaders and talents.
Visibility
Get in front of thousands of Tech in Asia Conference guests, in-person and online
Investor Access
Get the chance to interact with your investor judges, in person:
Willson Cuaca
East Ventures
Dimitra Taslim
Vice President
GGV Capital
Tanah Sullivan
Group Head of Sustainability
GoTo
Edward Prawira Judokusumo
Principal
SMDV
Prizes
in cash and in-kind prizes
1st Place
US$10,000 Cash
US$50K Xendit Credit
10x 50% off Fuse Motor Vehicle Insurance, and 1x 25% off Fuse Health Insurance Voucher*
1 x Morning Machine
2nd Place
US$5,000 Cash
US$25K Xendit Credit
10x 47.5% off Fuse Motor Vehicle Insurance, and 1x 20% off Fuse Health Insurance Voucher*
1 x Morning Machine
3rd Place
US$2,500 Cash
US$10K Xendit Credit
10x 45% off Fuse Motor Vehicle Insurance, and 1x 15% off Fuse Health Insurance Voucher*
4-6 Place
US$5K Xendit Credit
10x 42.5% off Fuse Motor Vehicle Insurance, and 1 x 12.5% off Fuse Health Insurance Voucher*
All Finalists
– US$25K AWS credits
– 1x Wizly Expert Office Hours consultation session
– 1x Cariuma eco-friendly shoes and backpack set
– 1x Tech in Asia Conference Startup Factory exhibition booth
– 2 x Tech in Asia Conference General Pass tickets
All Eligible Applicants
– Up to US$10K AWS credits
– US$1K Xendit credits
– 10x 40% off Fuse Motor Vehicle Insurance Voucher, and 1x 10% Health Insurance Voucher*
Visibility
Prizes
Investor Access
Yinwei Liang
Ventures
Dimitra Taslim
GGV Capital
Tanah Sullivan
Group Head of Sustainability
GoTo
Edward Prawira Judokusumo
Principal
SMDV
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THE most talked-about pitch event in Asia! Any good founders shouldn't miss the opportunity to mingle and pitch... "
We are now in the advanced stage of confirmation for potential investment and collaboration. Thank you, Tech in Asia!"
Well organized and had seamless engagement from pre-event to post-event."
What are the eligibility criteria?
Founder participants must:
- submit a 3 mins introduction video (instructions will be sent along with the application form)
- have a working digital product, that delivers an innovative tech solution
- have raised less than US$10 million worth of external funds
- have business-English proficiency
When can I apply?
Application closed.
What is the application process?
Submit the application form as soon as possible.
Successful applicants will be notified by week 5 September, and given guidelines for participation at Marina Bay Sands on 22 September.
We will work with applicants who are not based in Singapore to help them join in-person, with up to US$1K financial support.
Additionally, accepted applicants will receive complimentary General Pass and Startup Factory Exhibition Kit tickets!
Startup Arena is a prized platform to pitch directly to investors and to build awareness across Asia’s ecosystem of tech founders, investors, corporate leaders and talents.
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Visibility
10K+ pitch views
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Cash Prizes
Up to US$10,000
per finalist
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Bespoke Support
Thousands of dollars in credits
105 finalists
56 funded startups
92 operational startups
2 exits
Raised capital figure excludes funds raised from 13 finalists.
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