Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 12th Edition

The inaugural edition of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) was held in 2002.

Named in honour of Singapore’s founding Prime Minister - who can be said to have developed the country’s defining business plan in pitching Singapore into the global spotlight - it was the first ever international business plan competition to be organised at theuniversity undergraduate level, targeting students from universities, colleges, and polytechnics world-wide.

In over two decades since, the competition, which is held every two years, has grown leaps and bounds: From just over 200 submissions from 74 tertiary institutions in 2002, to 1,000 submissions from 1,100 universities in 2023.

Today, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is a a recognised beacon of excellence in global youth innovation. As one of the world’s largest deep-tech university startup challenges, hundreds of entrepreneurs, investors in the global innovation ecosystem converge in Singapore for an exciting week of live pitches, networking, mentorship and learning.

Beyond the competition, the platform has become a launchpad for a rising tide of alumni who are continually innovating to make the world a better place.

Focus Area

1. Carbon Tech

Solutions to capture, utilize, reduce, or store carbon dioxide, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and leverage data to optimize carbon management, ESG reporting and financing strategies.

2. Energy Transitions

Advancements in energy generation, storage, transmission, and distribution to facilitate the shift toward renewable sources to enhance grid resilience, optimize energy use, and ensure access to clean energy.

3. Homeland Security

Advanced surveillance, AI, and cybersecurity solutions that strengthen national resilience and enhance rapid-response capabilities by safeguarding critical infrastructure and public spaces.

4. Climate Tech

Climate tech utilises climate-resilient infrastructure to reduce emissions and support sustainable development.

5. Food & Land Use

Innovative solutions promoting sustainable farming and alternative protein sources that enhance food security and minimise environmental impact.

6. Green Buildings & Constructions

Energy-efficient materials, smart technologies, and sustainable designs that reduce resource consumption and emissions.

7. Emerging Tech

Advances in science and technologies addressing urban solutions and sustainability that ultimately have a positive impact on people, health, environment and the planet.

8. Public Health

Digital health, AI and other tech solutions that boost patient outcomes and enhance healthcare access, preventive care and overall community wellness.

9. Sustainable Materials & Circularity

Innovative materials and recycling technologies that promote renewable resources, extend product life cycles, and reduce waste, enabling closed-loop systems.

10. Transport & Logistics

Smarter transport networks based on EV infrastructure and mobility optimisation that optimise efficiency, reduce emissions and streamline logistics operations.

11. Urban Mobility Solutions

Urban mobility technologies such as autonomous vehicles and AI serve to optimise traffic, reduce congestion, and lower carbon emissions.

12. Water Solutions

Innovations in purification, harness real-time monitoring and AI-driven analytics to ensure access to clean water, optimise water usage, detect leaks, and minimise waste.

Timeline

Jan - Apr 2025: Call for Application

May - Jun 2025: Shortlisting

Aug 2025: Mentorship

29 Sep - 2 Oct 2025: Grand Finals Week
 

More information: https://lkygbpc.agorize.com/en/challenges/12th-edition/agreements?lang=en  

Registration link: https://lkygbpc.agorize.com/en/users/sign_up?participate_modal=true&redirect_to=%2Fen%2Fchallenges%2F12th-edition%2Fteams%3Fparticipate_modal%3Dtrue 
 

Enquiry: iie@smu.edu.sg