Our vibrant community of partners is the bedrock of our success. From generous funding and invaluable time commitments to the sharing of crucial knowledge and networks, four of our partners tell us why they believe in the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition.
Kajima - Innovation Partner
Kajima has always led the charge in shaping the built environment to elevate communities, and we believe in investing in the creativity and ingenuity of young minds to drive this change. The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition embodies this ethos, championing entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable solutions for future generations. As a proud partner since the 9th edition of the competition, we hope to continue to play our small part in attracting talents to Singapore and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs. We look forward to meeting the brightest minds who are determined to confront the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
Luke Wu, Managing Director, The GEAR by Kajima
The GEAR by Kajima is the technology services business and the open innovation platform of the Kajima group, one of Japan’s largest and oldest construction, engineering, and real estate companies.
Lee & Lee - Enterprise Partner
The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition has been a tremendous driver of innovation and ideas, and we're excited to be a part of it. We have always been passionate about helping young founders with the legal foundation upon which they can build their businesses and thrive, and we look forward to continuing our support for this exceptional platform.
Adrian Chan, Senior Partner, Lee & Lee
Lee & Lee is one of Singapore’s leading law firms.
TRIREC - Investment Partner
At TRIREC, we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of leaders who drive innovation and entrepreneurship. Our commitment to investing in transformative decarbonisation technologies aligns perfectly with the values of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, which enables entrepreneurs to develop climate-focused solutions that help address today’s pressing environmental challenges while driving the transition toward a resilient and decarbonised future.
Melvyn Yeo, Managing Partner, TRIREC
TRIREC is a venture capital firm focused on decarbonization investments.
Wavemaker Partners - Investment Partner
The Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition exemplifies how global talent can converge to tackle critical issues facing our cities today. Since our partnership with LKYGBPC began, we have witnessed the strong innovation this competition brings, particularly in Enterprise, Deep Tech, and Sustainability—the areas we focus on. This initiative not only allows founders to showcase transformative and sustainable solutions but also connects them with networks to scale their impact. We are pleased to continue our support for LKYGBPC in fostering growth within Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem.
Paul Santos, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Wavemaker Partners
Wavemaker Partners is Southeast Asia’s leading early-stage VC, backing enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups.
