- AM Intelligence
- FEHRMANN MaterialsX
- EmTDLab
- ExaSynth
- EXDYNA
- QiFrost
- Craitor
- Elcycer
- LAPIS
- Rheoo
- Fabrica AI
- Reshape4D
- RightFit
NAMIC Startup Innovation Forum is one of the largest advanced & digital manufacturing deep tech startup pitching event in APAC aimed at:
(1) Building and catalysing the growth of deep tech startups in Singapore and beyond
(2) Showcasing emerging cutting-edge innovations and applications within the advanced and digital manufacturing space
NAMIC Startup Innovation Forum is returning this year for its 7th edition, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore, SLINGSHOT and the National Robotics Programme (NRP)! We can expect an exciting line-up of global deep tech startups spanning across various industries.
These innovators will be pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges for an opportunity to be fast-tracked into SLINGSHOT 2026‘s Top 50 Finals and to receive up to S$2.2M worth of attractive grant awards from Enterprise Singapore, NAMIC and NRP. Terms and conditions apply to all grants.
Prizes to be won
Winner: Up to $500,000 NAMIC and/or NRP project grants*, fast track into SLINGSHOT 2026 Final 50 Startups, sponsored SLINGSHOT Immersive Programme and $50,000 Startup SG Grant*
1st runner-up: Up to $300,000 NAMIC and/or NRP project grants*
2nd runner up: Up to $100,000 NAMIC and/or NRP project grants*
*Terms and conditions for NAMIC-funded projects can be found here, terms and conditions for the SLINGSHOT 2026 grant can be found here.
This event is supported by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, and the National Research Foundation under the Prime Minister’s Office Singapore.
Registration: By Invite Only
Agenda
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 01:00 pm | Registration starts |
| 02:00 pm | Welcome Remarks |
| 02:05 pm | Fireside Chat Artificial intelligence continues to attract unprecedented levels of investment, yet the market is increasingly characterised by a widening gap between startups commanding significant valuations and those struggling to secure funding. Against this backdrop, the session will explore how investors assess durable competitive advantages in an era where foundational AI models are advancing at remarkable speed and lowering barriers to entry for many applications. |
| 02:50 pm | Interlude |
| 03:00 pm | Startup Pitching Session 1 : Building The Foundation |
| 04:05 pm | Break |
| 04:20 pm | Startup Pitching Session 2: Exploring the Frontier |
| 05:30 pm | Judges Deliberation |
| 06:00 pm | Results Announcement Closing Remarks |
| 06:30 pm | Networking Reception |
| 08:00 pm | End |
Judges
Atsushi Taira
The Edgeof, Mistletoe Singapore, Mistletoe Japan
Daniel Tay
Temasek
Dr Ho Chaw Sing
A*STAR SERC, NAMIC Singapore
Dr Siah Sin Cheng
EDBi
Edmond Wong
iGlobe Partners
Tung Mei Fai
National Robotics Programme
William De Vos
ATUM Ventures
Judging Criteria
All startups will be evaluated on the differentiated business and impact of value proposition, market and growth potential, feasibility of business model, management team, technology depth and intellectual property.
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