Contributing Writer: Koh Yi Xuan | LKYGBPC Student Leader

Asia’s approach to sustainability can be traced to a unique interplay of strategic policy continuity, high-impact demonstration projects, and robust supply chains. Beyond progressive policies, Asia’s integrated manufacturing ecosystems and surging green finance industry, such as China’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) and Singapore and Hong Kong–based climate bonds, have accelerated clean innovation, from lab-based prototypes to mass-market deployment. For sustainability-focused startups, this confluence of regulatory clarity, industrial depth, and investment exuberance positions Asia as the launchpad for globally relevant solutions.

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The climate shifts have unveiled extraordinary opportunities for positive change, with a new generation of entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors collaborating on new solutions and approaches that can reshape Southeast Asia’s sustainable, urban future. At the core of this momentum stands Singapore. With its transparent governance, global outlook, and willingness to adopt emerging technologies on a national scale, Singapore is naturally the frontrunner to be the region’s test bed – where it can be a “living laboratory” for pioneer approaches to urban planning and a sustainable future.

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Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize

The Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize is dedicated to scaling high-potential startups that have demonstrated traction in solving global challenges. As part of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC), this prize recognizes and empowers entrepreneurs who are transitioning from prototype to commercialization, bringing transformative deep-tech solutions in Urban Solutions and Sustainability to the world.

Lee Kuan Yew
Beta Prize

S$100,000 Cash Prize

Who Is It For?

This prize is designed for:

Growth-stage startups and university spin-offs that have validated prototypes and are moving towards large-scale market adoption.
Innovators working on cutting-edge solutions in deep technology, sustainability, urban solutions , clean energy, next-generation healthcare, and more.
Founders with a vision to scale their impact globally by overcoming commercialization hurdles and market expansion challenges.

Why It Matters

While many startups develop breakthrough technologies, scaling them into sustainable businesses requires funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. The Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize provides the critical support needed for startups to bridge the gap between early traction and global impact, ensuring they have the resources to achieve commercial success.

Past Winners

(10th and 11th Editions)

Apply Today!

The Lee Kuan Yew Infinity Prize is more than just an award—it’s a catalyst for limitless innovation and global transformation. Apply now and take your startup from 1 to Infinity.