Singapore Tourism Accelerator

Singapore Tourism Accelerator (previously known as Collision 8, Found 8 & Found.) sets a new benchmark for co-working in Asia driven with a vision to build the best innovation ecosystems; creating change, advancing communities and accelerating growth.

  • Updated: 6 Jul 2019
  • Application Will Open: 19 Jun 2019
  • Applications close: 1 Aug 2019
  • Program dates: Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

Twelve startups will be selected for the three month incubation period, after which point the top 8-10 will be invited to pilot market-ready solutions with key corporate partners for an additional three months

  • Startups will receive a 6-month stipend of SGD $12,000 (~US $8,748) throughout the duration of the program, as well as assistance with temporary relocation to Singapore.
  • Applicants can pitch to be fast-tracked at physical roadshow events coming up in Singapore [July 9], Bangalore [July 11], Amsterdam [July 17], and San Francisco [July 23]!
  • More information on the official website: sgtourismaccelerator.com

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  • Does your startup power the global travel & tourism industry? Build a global business in the world’s fastest growing travel market: Apply to the Singapore Tourism Accelerator before August 1: sgtourismaccelerator.com

Global Roadshow City Stops

Eligible startups can apply for the chance to pitch their company to a panel of industry experts at one of four Global Roadshow events. All startups who pitch will receive feedback from the panel and be considered to be fast-tracked through the selection process. You must submit an application at least 3 days in advance of the event in order to be invited to pitch.

  • Singapore - July 9
  • Bangalore - July 12
  • Amsterdam - July 17
  • San Francisco - July 23

Who Should Apply

Travel and tourism are broad industries powered by a wide array of solutions. We’re looking for startups that can drive one or more of the following objectives:

  • Attract quality tourists to Singapore
  • Create seamless and personalized visitor experiences from pre- to post-trip
  • Generate productivity gains and cost savings for tourism businesses
  • Increase revenue for tourism businesses / visitors’ spending
  • Deepen insights on visitors

Other relevant verticals: data analytics, AI/ML/NLP (for various customer service applications, multi-language translation and cognitive technologies), sustainability, identity management, fintech, cloud computing, navigation/way-finding, business analytics, hospitality robotics/automation, multi-platform UI/UX, VR/AR, etc.

Both startups and scaleups and encouraged to apply. The first three months will focus on developing product-market fit -- either for a new solution, or for an innovative solution with existing market validation to scale within Singapore. All startups must have a minimum-viable product (MVP) to be eligible to apply.

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