LKY GBPC 12th Edition — Grand Prizes
Supports biennial deep tech competitions for university affiliated startups with prize visibility and innovation momentum.
The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKY GBPC) is a biennial international startup competition hosted by Singapore Management University (SMU), focused on deep-technology ventures. The 12th edition ran from 29 September to 2 October 2025 in Singapore. Registration and participation are free and no equity or intellectual property rights are claimed from participants. The competition a…
Biennial global business plan competition open to university-affiliated deep-tech startups, awarding prizes including S$10,000 People's Choice Awards and investment prizes across technology and sustainability tracks.
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