The 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

29 Sep 2025, Monday - 02 Oct 2025, ThursdaySee Schedule below for times (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore

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Overview

Inspired by one of the world’s most visionary leaders, the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is one of Asia's most globally representative and exciting deep-tech startup challenges. Every two years, our pitch competition lights up a global stage for next-gen founders 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), we have fostered a global youth innovation village and launched countless successful ventures solving real-world challenges since 2002.

The 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) recently closed with a record-breaking 1,500 applications from 91 countries. Named after Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the competition honors his legacy of entrepreneurship, innovation, and bold ambition. It is organized by the Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE) to empower the next generation of deep-tech founders tackling the world’s most pressing challenges in urban solutions & sustainability.

Mark your calendar for The 12th LKYGBPC Grand Finals Week (29 Sept to 2 Oct 2025) —an immersive week-long festival where next-gen innovators, VCs, industry leaders, policymakers, business families, academia, media and more converge. From live pitches and fireside chats with CSOs, to the official launch of a brand new accelerator and interactive showcases like Canvas of the Future and DueAI Discovery, the week offers a front-row seat to innovation in action. Whether you’re a student, investor, policymaker, entrepreneur, industry leader or working professional, join us in Singapore for a global gathering that is shaping the cities and systems of tomorrow—and tap into powerful networking at the frontier of deep-tech, talent, and sustainability.For overseas guests, please note that travel and accommodation expenses will be self-funded.For questions or queries you can reach out to [email protected]