Dsion $100,000 Startup Challenge 2018 - Singapore Edition

SBM co-organised Startup Pitching Challenge with $100,000 in Prizes

[Latest Update] We are excited to announce the top 10 finalists for Startup Challenge Live Pitch Finals!

If you are looking for funding to accelerate your tech startup (non-ICO) or simply for a chance to network with fellow entrepreneurs and investors, come join us for the event.

10 startup finalists will be competing in the ultimate pitching competition for incredible exposure, connections, and win from a pool of S$100,000 in cash prizes and grants!

Each team will be given 5 mins to pitch to 150+ audience, including a judging panel of top entrepreneurs, investors and VCs. Your votes, as part of the audience, will also be counted within the scoring for the top three winning prizes!

++ TOP TEN FINALISTS ++

Kidsvator | Merkle Science | Good For Food | BeamAndGo | GoalsMapper
GigCo | Lendor | Towber | ShopSphere | Premise TV

++ LIVE PITCHING FINALS ++

Venue: PSB Academy at Marina Square
Date: Sunday 9th December 2018
Time: 11am to 6pm

++ SCHEDULE ++

11:00 - 12:00: Registration (First 50 registrants will receive an exclusive Dsion T-Shirt)
12:00 - 12:30: Welcome Speech + Keynote by Jongpil Seo, CEO of Dsion
12:20 - 12:30: Keynote by Jagdish, Chairman of Block On
12:30 - 13:30: Startups Pitching - 1st Session with 5 Teams
13:30 - 14:15: High Tea Buffet
14:15 - 15:15: Startups Pitching - 2nd Session with 5 Teams
15:15 - 15:40: Main Sponsor Keynote with Dsion
15:40 - 1600: Panel Discussion with 5 VCs - "What does VCs look for in startups during seed funding stages?"
16:00 - 16:45: Prize Presentation
16:45 - 17:00: Lucky Draw for Attendees!
17:00 - 18:00: Casual Networking with Drinks

++ WINNING PRIZES ++

1st Prize - S$15,000
2nd Prize - S$3,000
3rd Prize - S$2,000

Selected Finalists will also gain access to $80,000 worth of incubation funds and grants from Founders Space, JJ Venture, and SG First Entrepreneur.

++ JUDGING PANEL ++

Jongpil Seo - CEO of Dsion
Jagdish Pandya - Chairman of Block On
Charlie Sim - CTO of Mirage Labs | Serial Entrepreneur
Kwok Zhong Li - MD of Finty | Ex VP eBusiness at OCBC
Samuel Ang - Director of Temasek Polytechnic Launchpad
Anuj Jain - Founder of Startup-O

++ STARTUP SUBMISSIONS HAS ENDED ++

Startup challenge guide: http://bit.ly/ChallengeGuideFinal
[Ended] Pitch deck submission: https://challengesg.dsion.io/join
Email queries via Jason/Jerry at hello@blockventures.asia

++ ORGANISERS & PARTNERS ++

$100K Startup Challenge is co-organised by Dsion, Founders Space, Block Ventures, SBM Asia and Block On.

Dsion is a blockchain based investment platform that opens the door for safe and secure investments in startups using collective intelligence. For the mission of finding promising startups, Dsion Startup Challenges are held in various regions including Philippines and Singapore.

Founders Space is a leading global incubator and accelerator. With over 50 partners in 22 countries, we’ve built an international community of startups.

Block Ventures is a blockchain advisory and investment company. Subsidiary arm Blockchain Investment Group (BIG) is an Asian blockchain investment community that connects startup founders, thought leaders and investors across 7 countries.

SBM.asia is one of Singapore's largest entrepreneurial themed business networking group founded since 2002 and have held over 300 business networking and startups pitching events for 5000+ entrepreneurs.

Block On Capital is Singapore-based Investment firm that invest in deep technology, blockchain & fintech. Block On Portfolio includes both traditional tech & blockchain tech companies.