The 12ᵗʰ Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) Grand Finals Week
The 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) recently closed with a record-breaking 1,500 applications from 91 countries. Named after Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, the competition honors his legacy of entrepreneurship, innovation, and bold ambition. It is organized by the Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE) to empower the next generation of deep-tech founders tackling the world’s most pressing challenges in urban solutions & sustainability.
Mark your calendar for The 12th LKYGBPC Grand Finals Week (29 Sept to 2 Oct 2025) —an immersive week-long festival where next-gen innovators, VCs, industry leaders, policymakers, business families, academia, media and more converge. From live pitches and fireside chats with CSOs, to the official launch of a brand new accelerator and interactive showcases like Canvas of the Future and DueAI Discovery, the week offers a front-row seat to innovation in action. Whether you’re a student, investor, policymaker, entrepreneur, industry leader or working professional, join us in Singapore for a global gathering that is shaping the cities and systems of tomorrow—and tap into powerful networking at the frontier of deep-tech, talent, and sustainability.
For overseas guests, please note that travel and accommodation expenses will be self-funded.
For questions or queries you can reach out to lkygbpc@smu.edu.sg
Mark your calendar for The 12th LKYGBPC Grand Finals Week (29 Sept to 2 Oct 2025) —an immersive week-long festival where next-gen innovators, VCs, industry leaders, policymakers, business families, academia, media and more converge. From live pitches and fireside chats with CSOs, to the official launch of a brand new accelerator and interactive showcases like Canvas of the Future and DueAI Discovery, the week offers a front-row seat to innovation in action. Whether you’re a student, investor, policymaker, entrepreneur, industry leader or working professional, join us in Singapore for a global gathering that is shaping the cities and systems of tomorrow—and tap into powerful networking at the frontier of deep-tech, talent, and sustainability.
For overseas guests, please note that travel and accommodation expenses will be self-funded.
For questions or queries you can reach out to lkygbpc@smu.edu.sg
