GO SINGAPORE 2024 is the ideal preparation for mid- and later-stage Austrian FinTech startups to take the next steps in their Asian expansion. The programme supports startups strategically and financially to provide them the best experience during a one-week ecosystem tour in Singapore.
Strategic support is given through flexible onboarding, IP coaching, workshops, networking as well as pitching events, whilst financial support is ensured by a 10,000 euro travel grant. GO SINGAPORE will take place from November 4th till November 8th 2024 – whilst the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) – connecting executives, entrepreneurs, accelerators as well as startups and investors.
Hard Facts
- One-week ecosystem tour in Singapore
- November 4th till November 8th, 2024
- Strategic support: flexible onboarding, IP coaching, workshops, networking, pitching events
- Financial support: travel grant of up to 10,000 EUR
- Special Event: Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), here leaders, entrepreneurs, accelerators, startups and investors are brought together!
- More Information here
This is what to expect at GO SINGAPORE 2024
- PART I – GO SINGAPORE Onboarding
The first part of GO SINGAPORE 2024 provides a variety of flexible trainings to prepare all participants for their expansion journey. Startups will get first-hand insights into the Singapore market and benefit from a flexible digital onboarding to prepare their internationalization strategy.
On top of that, participating startups will receive a three hour free and individual IP coaching session with experts to discuss and prepare an optimized market entry strategy.
Part I furtherly includes a preparation dinner and kick-off event in Vienna – happening in the month of September with exact date and time to be announced. During this preparation dinner, participating startups will receive first market insights and valuable last-minute preparation for their stay in Singapore.
- PART II – GO SINGAPORE Physical
After all preparations have been successfully concluded, startups will be ready to dig into a one-week ecosystem experience in Singapore. Participants will be given the opportunity to connect with Asian and international stakeholders and participate in various events such as pitching nights and VC speed dating rounds.
Participating startups will furtherly be given the opportunity to interact with potential investors and corporates at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), where finance, policy and technology converge. Lunch get-togethers will build bridges between important ecosystem players dn local startups. On top: GIN refunds 80 percent of all program relevant expenses, including travel and accommodation costs.
Requirements: How to apply for GO SINGAPORE 2024
- Vertical: FinTech
- Austrian mid- or later-stage startup (beyond PoC and seed stage)
- Established in the last 7 years (no k.o. criterion)
- Raised at least seed-stage investment
- Unique product/solution
- Working prototype/MVP
- A proven business model with traction (clients, revenue)
- Interest in connecting to relevant stakeholders (corporates, business partners)
- Looking to develop further internationally with a focus on Singapore/Asia
