Calling all Innovators to participate in IMDA’s SG:D Spark Program

Smart Urban Co-innovation Lab and Helsinki Business Hub are joining forces to scout for Finnish innovators to participate in the SG:D Spark programme by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). Finnish innovators who wish to expand into Singapore, and Asian markets are encouraged to pitch and find out more about the SG:D Spark programme.

We welcome Finnish innovators from the following 3 key industries to participate:

1. Intelligent Estate
2. Smart mobility
3. Advance manufacturing

We are looking for established companies with existing references for their services or solutions. Additionally, to be eligible for the program, the Finnish company needs to be willing to set up a company in Singapore.

We invite suitable Finnish companies to apply by 28 August 2021. Fill out the form below to express your interest. Based on the applications, 5 to 10 suitable companies will be selected to pitch on 13 September 2021. A private invite will be sent to the selected companies by 5 September 2021.

What is IMDA’s SG:D Spark Programme?

The SG:D Spark programme contributes to Singapore’s digital economy vision, building a competitive Infocomm and Media (ICM) industry that underpins the nation’s drive towards digital transformation. It aims at addressing the key challenges and supports the growth of promising Singapore-based ICM start-ups through selected Government tools as well as creation of a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem and network.

The key objectives of the programme include:

• Uplift capabilities and support initial growth of promising Singapore-based ICM start-ups and companies through selected government grant tools and support from leading industry community partners
• Provide opportunities for promising enterprise tech start-ups to pitch and build initial reference customers in Singapore leveraging Government demand
• Build a vibrant Singapore ICM community and network that promotes problem-solving and collaboration with peers and ecosystem partners to drive the growth of Singapore’s ICM ecosystem

Please refer to this link for more details: https://www.imda.gov.sg/sgdspark