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As part of HyperX's commitment to support the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), HyperSpark aims to help early-stage startups with sustainability-focused innovations go from prototype to market launch. We help build their business models, validate and implement faster, find product-market fit and get connected to global sustainability leaders.
A Sustainability Driven World
HyperSpark is dedicated to early-stage sustainability-driven founders tackle the sustainability crisis to meet these SDGs by 2030.
We need to create a better, smarter and more sustainable future for everyone.
We believe in working hand-in-hand with global talents who are working hard at tackling the sustainability crisis. We are committed to providing them with the support and resources needed to drive action in sustainability.
We believe in working hand-in-hand with global talents who are working hard at tackling the sustainability crisis. We are committed to providing them with the support and resources needed to drive action in sustainability.
What To Expect
HyperSpark is a 10 weeks programme that will provide a balance of weekly masterclasses, mentorship, industry engagement as well as time to work on and build your startup.
- ProgrammeStartups will compete to make it through Pitch Day to enter Phase II of the programme and get the opportunity to pitch at Demo Day.
- BenefitsSGD10,000 will be granted to the startups that pass the internal evaluation (while eligible startups can also qualify for the SGD50,000 StartupSG Founder Grant). Then, leverage the exciting ecosystem within the StartupX incubation space!
- MentorshipGet to meet with excellent mentors and a programme team that will work with you through your startup challenges. Finally, pitch to our network of investors to take your startup to the next stage on Demo Day.
What We Offer
Equity-Free Grant
SGD 10,000 grant for selected startups to help you take your startup off the ground. There will be no equity taken.
Build Your MVP
10 weeks fast-paced, hands-on programme to validate your startup and build your MVP.
StartupSG Founder Grant
Fast-track and application support for the SGD 50,000 grant for eligible startups.
Vibrant Workspace
Incubation space at StartupX for duration of programme.
World-Class Mentorship
Access to a global network of leading mentors from diverse industries.
Domain Expertise
Dedicated panel of sustainability domain experts.
Programme Benefits
Over SGD 300,000 worth of credits and resources from programme partners.
Investor Network
Access to further capital and investors to support your company.
Stage
You are an early stage pre-seed startup. You may or may not have launched your MVP in market but you have a sample prototype of your startup idea.
Commitment
You are available to attend the programme in Singapore (in person) for the duration of the programme if you are shortlisted.
Team
Your company has at least two co-founders with complementary skill sets and are dedicated to putting in the time and resources to bringing your idea to life.
Impact
Your startup is focused on one of the sustainability verticals and your business model has potential to scale (preferably structured around tech).
Join The Programme
HyperSpark seeks to help ideation stage, sustainability startups. If you're interested in joining the programme, here's what we're looking for:
Note: Joining HyperSpark requires a commitment to showing up 100% for the programme and making a positive contribution to the sustainability startup community.
Be Mentored by Changemakers
- Johanan SenChief Strategy OfficerOne Singapore Media Group at Dentsu Aegis Network
- Jenni RiskuFounderWomen in Tech
- Arndt HusarSenior AdvisorGlobal Centre for Technology, Innovation & Sustainable Development, UNDP
- Peter BrowneFounderIntangible Communications
- Sang ShinDirectorDigital Innovation, Temasek
- Paul MeyersInvestment AdvisorAsian Development Bank
- Alan HellawellVenture PartnerAlpha JWC Ventures
- Carmen YuenPartnerVertex Ventures
- Jordan Dea-MattsonSite DirectorIndeed.com
- Desmond KohPresidentCentre for Responsible Future & Future-Ready Banker
- Michael BlakeyManaging PartnerCocoon Capital
- Christian CadeoManaging Partner, AsiaBig Idea Ventures
- Wan DazriqFounder & Executive ChairmanPurpoSE Malaysia
- Mark LvenAgent of ChangeMaker Initiative
- Wilson ChewCo-founder/UX DesignerReassemble
- Lim Meng HuiFounder & CEOSmartPeep
- Arinze EzeChairman/ CEOAerial Industries Pte Ltd
- Jeff LiewPrincipalInvesting 4 Impact
- Vandana DhaulHead – Accelerator OperationsGROW AgriFood Tech Accelerator
- Martin PerezFounderPetchef
- David WardFounderThe Nurturing Co.
- Darren TohCo-founder & Head of Communications & CompliancePerlin
- Chip Dong LimProduct DesignerTradeGecko
- Raj SinghFounder & CEOVanpeak
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Pitch Day
At Pitch Day, only teams who make it through internal evaluation will successfully make it to the next 6 weeks and receive SGD10,000 in funding. If you don't make it, you are still welcome to apply for the next cohort and we will continue to support you outside of the programme.
Your application will help us better understand whether you will be a good fit for the programme. There will be 3 rounds of interviews and only shortlisted teams will move on to the next step.
Applications Open
Applications Deadline
You will be invited for an in-person or online interview for us to assess the team and the product that you are building. You will be notified at least a month before the programme begins on your acceptance into the programme.
Programme Kickstart
The programme kickstarts with meeting your mentors, the working team and your fellow founder program-mates. In the first 4 weeks, you will go through a series of masterclasses and work towards the internal evaluation day.
The HyperSpark Journey
Demo Day
The programme culminates at Demo Day, where teams will showcase their stories of growth and success on stage to a curated audience made up of investors, corporates venture funds, collaboration partners and government agencies.
Timeline
Meet Cohort One
Meet the gamechanging startups tackling global sustainability changes from our first cohort!
Artificial intelligence enabled platform providing high accuracy prognosis on life-threatening medical conditions.
Founders: Rashid Hameed, Sayyaf Haider, Shan ul Haq
Founders: Rashid Hameed, Sayyaf Haider, Shan ul Haq
NOICE creates and distributes organic personal care products with a zero-waste approach, starting with toothpaste.
Founders: Morgane Soret, Clement Hochart, Max Masson, Valerian Fauvel
Founders: Morgane Soret, Clement Hochart, Max Masson, Valerian Fauvel
Accredify helps institutes issue tamper-proof digital certificates.
Founders: Quah Zheng Wei, Derrick Lee, Shaun Cheetham, Edmund Chew
Founders: Quah Zheng Wei, Derrick Lee, Shaun Cheetham, Edmund Chew
Lowering intermediary fees for low-skilled migrant workers by up to 7 times.
Founders: Chuan De Sheng, Chen Wei Jian, Ong Jia Rui
Founders: Chuan De Sheng, Chen Wei Jian, Ong Jia Rui
The next generation of insect technology farms for animal feed.
Founders: Sean Tan
Founders: Sean Tan
Reebelo is APAC's trusted marketplace to buy and rent refurbished tech.
Founders: Philip Franta, Fabien Rastouil
Founders: Philip Franta, Fabien Rastouil
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