YIT Global Exploration Prize

In partnership with the Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University (YIT)—a world-class hub for technological breakthroughs, industry transformation, and talent development—the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) proudly presents the YIT Global Exploration Prize.

YIT Global
Exploration Prize

US$100,000
In-Kind Prize

Who Is It For?

This in-kind award - valued at USD 100,000 in total — will be given to four globally oriented ventures and includes incubation support as well as access to cutting-edge research facilities.

Areas of Interest

Advanced Manufacturing & Industrial Automation
Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Systems
Robotics & Smart Machines
New Energy
New Materials

Why It Matters

Designed to equip visionary entrepreneurs with the resources they need to scale their innovations and bring disruptive ideas to market, the YIT Global Exploration Prize seeks startups at TRL 3 or above with a compelling MVP or proof of concept.

Apply Today!

Dedicated to fueling transformative advancements that will define the next wave of industrial and technological progress, the YIT Global Exploration Prize invites all who are ready to drive profound change and pioneer the future of cutting-edge innovation to apply.

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

The Yangtze Delta Region Research Institute of Tsinghua University (“YIT”), was jointly established by the Tsinghua University and Zhejiang Provincial government in 2003. YIT is an innovation hub dedicated to leveraging global technology and attracting worldwide innovators to foster technological innovation, expert cultivation, and high-tech industrialization. YIT has 1 center, 9 offshore incubators, and 15 liaison offices across 4 continents and 12 countries. Annually, we organize over 40 project matchmaking events and startup competitions, linking more than 2,000 startup projects with leading universities, scientific research institutions, professional associations, and financial institutions worldwide.