Innovations Beyond Boundaries
Reimagine a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Future
Gathering young founders from around the world to tackle 21st century challenges.
Asia’s Largest University Startup Challenge returns in 2023. Apply Now!
LKYGBPC* in Numbers *10th LKYGBPC
> 1,800 Universities Reached
> 650 Universities Represented
> 70 out of the world's Top 100 Universities represented
About The Competition
The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) is a biennial university startup challenge in Singapore which is organised by the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) at Singapore Management University.
The LKYGBPC derives its name from Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, who developed the country’s defining business plan bringing Singapore onto the global stage. It is this spirit of entrepreneurship, innovation and ambition that the competition enshrines.
Themed “Innovations Beyond Boundaries”, the 11th edition of the LKYGBPC brings together the brightest minds from the world’s most entrepreneurial universities to address the challenges of the 21st century and reimagine a smart, sustainable and resilient future.
EVENTS
Around The World
Engaging creative minds at international roadshows
Changemakers Conversations
Thought-leadership panel discussions
VC Office Hours
1-to-1 consult with industry veterans
BLAZE
Grand finals - Battle of the Best
Prizes
Lee Kuan Yew Beta Prize
S$100,000
Cash Prize
Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize
S$100,000
Cash Prize
SMU Chancellor Cup
S$75,000
Cash Prize
Wavemaker Sustainability Investment Prize
Up to S$300,000
Investment Prize
PUB Water Technology Innovation Award
Up to S$250,000
Deployment Prize
Kajima Built Environment Innovation Prize
S$100,000
Cash Prize
APRW Public Relations Resource Prize
S$100,000
Professional Service Prize
NSCC Supercomputing Resource Prize
S$83,200
Professional Service Prize
Maybank Young Entrepreneurship Shield
S$75,000
Cash Prize
Lee & Lee Legal Resource Prize
S$61,200
Professional Service Prize
Protégé Futurist Investment Prize
S$25,000
Investment Prize
Best Professor-Student Team Prize
S$20,000
Cash Prize
Best Presentation Prize
S$20,000
Cash Prize
People’s Choice Award (Beta Category)
S$10,000
Cash Prize
People’s Choice Award (Infinity Category)
S$10,000
Cash Prize
Convening a Global Community of Innovators
Early-stage Startups
Entrepreneurs and Student Founders
Inventors and Tech Professionals
Social & Sustainability Entities
Venture Capitalist (VC) and Investors
Corporates
Government Agencies and Urban Developers
Students & Faculty in Innovation, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
Application Opens Now!
Application opens now 'til 31 Mar 2023. Current students and recent graduates are invited to reimagine the future and vie for the coveted connections and top prizes.
