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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.
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.

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)

      

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.

LKYGBPC’s commitment to fostering social ventures through technology and urban innovation has been further amplified for its 2025 edition through our collaboration with the Singapore Centre for Social Enterprise, raiSE, a national ecosystem builder that looks to seed and nurture new and existing Social Enterprises in Singapore. The partnership aims to equip participants with essential resources and expertise to unlock new, innovative ways to further develop the Social Enterprise sector.

最佳师生团队奖

学术界与企业家的精诚合作是解决当今全球最紧迫的挑战的关键。最佳师生团队奖是李光耀全球创新创业大赛（LKYGBPC）的一部分，旨在表彰那些将学术研究转化为实际影响力、推动城市解决方案与可持续发展创新的杰出高校团队。

最佳师生团队奖

$20,000

面向对象

该奖项专为以下目标设立：

  • 研究气候技术、碳技术、能源转型、水解决方案、食品安全、城市交通和可持续材料等领域尖端解决方案的教授-学生团队。
  • 专注于创造更环保、更智能、更具复原力的未来的大学衍生企业和研究型企业。
  • 学术界与产业界的创新者们，致力于将前沿研究成果转化为可商业化模式，共同塑造可持续发展的智慧城市与宜居社区。

其重要性

最佳师生团队奖不仅仅是一个奖项，它还是变革性研究和可持续创新的催化剂。立刻就申请，将您的学术见解转化为全球解决方案！

立即报名！

最佳师生团队奖不仅仅是一个奖项，它还是变革性研究和可持续创新的催化剂。立刻就申请，将您的学术见解转化为全球解决方案！

立即报名。

创始赞助人

威玛国际有限公司（Wilmar International Limited）成立于 1991 年，总部位于新加坡，是一家横跨整个农业价值链的亚洲大型农业综合企业。公司管理着 500 多家生产工厂，在全球拥有 10 万多名员工，业务涉及油棕种植、食用油精炼、生物柴油生产等领域。除核心业务外，作为李光耀初阶领航奖（Lee Kuan Yew Beta Prize）的创始赞助商，威玛还支持创新和可持续发展。该倡议为早期初创企业提供资金支持、指导和交流机会，帮助他们通过深层技术解决方案应对全球挑战，体现了威玛对变革和社区支持的承诺。

最佳师生团队奖

学术界与企业家的精诚合作是解决当今全球最紧迫的挑战的关键。最佳师生团队奖是李光耀全球创新创业大赛（LKYGBPC）的一部分，旨在表彰那些将学术研究转化为实际影响力、推动城市解决方案与可持续发展创新的杰出高校团队。

最佳师生团队奖

$20,000

面向对象

该奖项专为以下目标设立：

  • 研究气候技术、碳技术、能源转型、水解决方案、食品安全、城市交通和可持续材料等领域尖端解决方案的教授-学生团队。
  • 专注于创造更环保、更智能、更具复原力的未来的大学衍生企业和研究型企业。
  • 学术界与产业界的创新者们，致力于将前沿研究成果转化为可商业化模式，共同塑造可持续发展的智慧城市与宜居社区。

其重要性

最佳师生团队奖不仅仅是一个奖项，它还是变革性研究和可持续创新的催化剂。立刻就申请，将您的学术见解转化为全球解决方案！

立即报名！

最佳师生团队奖不仅仅是一个奖项，它还是变革性研究和可持续创新的催化剂。立刻就申请，将您的学术见解转化为全球解决方案！

立即报名。

创始赞助人

威玛国际有限公司（Wilmar International Limited）成立于 1991 年，总部位于新加坡，是一家横跨整个农业价值链的亚洲大型农业综合企业。公司管理着 500 多家生产工厂，在全球拥有 10 万多名员工，业务涉及油棕种植、食用油精炼、生物柴油生产等领域。除核心业务外，作为李光耀初阶领航奖（Lee Kuan Yew Beta Prize）的创始赞助商，威玛还支持创新和可持续发展。该倡议为早期初创企业提供资金支持、指导和交流机会，帮助他们通过深层技术解决方案应对全球挑战，体现了威玛对变革和社区支持的承诺。

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