Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award

In partnership with Zhang Fan — formerly Co-founder of Sequoia Capital China and a four-time Forbes “Midas List” honoree VC pioneering the advancement of AI—the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) proudly presents the Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award. This S$125,000 prize empowers startups leveraging artificial intelligence to address urgent sustainability challenges.

Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award

S$125,000 CASH PRIZE

Who Is It For?

We’re looking for AI-driven startups worldwide with the ambition and capacity to address pressing global challenges. From sustainability and resource efficiency to healthcare and AI infrastructure, we welcome ventures at TRL 5 or higher—particularly Infinity-level teams pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. If your breakthrough can transform entire industries, this is where you scale your impact.

Why It Matters

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our future, providing unprecedented opportunities for social good, economic growth, and sustainability. The Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award offers S$125,000 in funding, along with global visibility, mentorship, and industry connections to drive rapid growth for entrepreneurs advancing AI for the greater good. If your innovation can redefine what's possible, we want you on board.

Apply Today!

Join a community of visionary founders and expert advisors committed to using AI as a force for global transformation. By participating in the Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award, you gain the resources, networks, and recognition to amplify your solution’s impact. Apply now—and let’s pioneer the next wave of cutting-edge innovation together.

VISIONARY PARTNER

Zhang Fan is a trailblazing venture capitalist and angel investor who has shaped the global technology landscape since the 1990s. As a visionary leader, he has built and backed some of the most transformative companies of our time. He co-founded Sequoia Capital China, where he played a pivotal role as a Managing Partner, fuelling the growth of groundbreaking startups and industry disruptors. Widely respected for his strategic insights and business acumen, he was previously awarded by Forbes among its “Midas List – Top Venture Capitalists in China” for four consecutive years.

Driven by his conviction that Artificial Intelligence will profoundly reshape the world, Zhang Fan is committed to supporting young entrepreneurs—especially those redefining industries with AI. He established the Zhang Fan Global AI Initiative Award to accelerate AI innovation and recognize the most promising early-stage ventures tackling the world’s most urgent challenges.