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Supernova Challenge

The Supernova Challenge is GITEX AI ASIA's flagship annual pitch competition for tech startups. The competition offers a total cash prize pool of SGD 60,000 (1st: SGD 30,000; 2nd: SGD 20,000; 3rd: SGD 10,000) plus additional awards including sponsored participation at GITEX events in Dubai and Hanoi, and hardware grants of USD 5,000 in HP workstations. Ten finalists are selected through a multi-stage process to pitch at the Grand Final in front of a judging panel of venture capitalists and industry leaders.

Who can apply

Open to all tech startups (Pre-Seed to Growth stage) across various sectors including AI, Fintech, HealthTech, Climate Tech, and more. Participants must register as exhibiting startups. Restricted to trade and business professionals aged 18+.

Perks & benefits

  • 1-1 matchmaking with 250+ active investors
  • Access to global and regional accelerators and incubators
  • Meetings with government representatives
  • Expert mentorship from industry leaders
  • Judging by venture capital firms (Golden Gate Ventures, Unicorn India Ventures, TNB Aura)
  • Sponsored participation opportunities at other GITEX events (Dubai, Hanoi)
  • Hardware grants (USD 5,000 in HP workstations for additional award winners)
  • Networking with corporate giants and global ecosystem partners

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