Bandung, dkst.itb.ac.id – A great opportunity for young innovators is here again! Singapore Management University (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is opening registration for the 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), a prestigious event for startups and young entrepreneurs from around the world to showcase their innovative business ideas.
Why Should You Join LKYGBPC? LKYGBPC is dedicated to honoring Singapore's first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, and aims to empower young innovators to tackle global challenges. In 2023, the competition attracted more than 1,000 entrants from 77 countries with a total prize pool of more than USD 2.5 million.
This year, LKYGBPC has a theme Urban Solutions & Sustainability (USS), with a primary focus on:
- Environmentally friendly technology (Climate Tech)
- Public health
- Utilization of artificial intelligence (A.I) for sustainable solutions
ITB has shown extraordinary potential, with startups Karla Bionics who managed to become a finalist in the previous competition. We hope that more and more ITB innovators will dare to appear at the international level!
What are the Benefits? A total of 50 finalist teams will be flown to Singapore to take part in the program BLAZE, a week-long immersive festival. Apart from competing in Category Finals And Grand Finals, the finalists will also get exclusive benefits such as:
- The total prize is more than 12 billion IDR - including Indorama Future of Sustainable Materials Award And Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award.
- Free plane tickets and accommodation – during F1 night race week (29 September – 2 October 2025) in Singapore.
- Mentorship from industry leaders – including C-level executives, senior venture capitalists, and experienced investors.
- Next Gen Mixer Night – the opportunity to build a network with talented young entrepreneurs from various countries.
Don't miss this opportunity! Immediately register your best innovation and get ready to compete on the global stage. For further information and registration, visit the official LKYGBPC website via the website https://lkygbpc.smu.edu.sg/.
