Applications Open: Jan – Mar 2025
THE PREMIER UNIVERSITY STARTUP CHALLENGE IS BACK!
12th Edition of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC)
LKYGBPC unites the next generation of innovators from international universities to leverage deep-tech in solving these global grand challenges!
Inspired by one of the world’s most visionary leaders, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is one of the world’s largest deep-tech university startup challenges. Every two years, the pitch competition lights up a global stage for university startups to showcase their groundbreaking innovations and connect with the world, fueling their growth.
Powered by Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE), the program has fostered a global youth innovation village and launched countless successful ventures solving real-world challenges since 2002. Apply now if you want to be part of this epic competition and stand to win:
- S$1 Million+ in Prizes and Counting
- Complimentary flight and accommodation to Singapore during the week of F1 night race, from 29th September 2025 to 2nd October 2025
- Mentorship from C-suite executives from publicly listed companies, senior venture capitalists, Heads of Business Families and Angel Investors from the region
- Next Gen Mixer Night to forge lasting friendships and connections with the world’s up and coming young entrepreneurs
Register here: Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) – Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 12th Edition
