Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025: A Milestone Return to Marina Bay Sands

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Singapore’s most anticipated technology event is making a triumphant return this October, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s innovation journey. The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 will take place from 29 to 31 October at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre, celebrating its remarkable 10th anniversary whilst coinciding with Singapore’s 60th year of independence.

A Decade of Innovation Excellence

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 represents more than just a conference—it stands as Asia’s flagship innovation festival that has fundamentally shaped the region’s technology landscape. Organised by Enterprise Singapore and supported by the National Research Foundation of the Prime Minister’s Office, this year’s edition promises to be the most ambitious yet, building upon the record-breaking success of previous years.

Since its inception in 2016, SWITCH has evolved from a regional conference into one of Asia’s most influential innovation gatherings, attracting over 20,000 attendees from more than 100 countries in 2024. The event has consistently served as a crucial platform for connecting global innovators, investors, and industry leaders whilst advancing Singapore’s position as a deep tech powerhouse.

Four Pillars of Innovation

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 will explore cutting-edge developments across four transformative domains that are reshaping industries worldwide. Health and biomedical sciences will take centre stage, featuring breakthrough therapies and medical innovations that promise to revolutionise patient care and outcomes. Manufacturing, trade, and connectivity sessions will showcase how advanced technologies are transforming supply chains and industrial processes across Asia and beyond.

Environment, energy, and green technologies represent another crucial focus area, addressing the urgent need for sustainable solutions in tackling climate change and environmental challenges. The fourth domain, transformative digital technologies, will delve into artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, and other frontier technologies that are redefining what’s possible in the digital age.

SLINGSHOT 2025: The Ultimate Startup Competition

At the heart of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 lies SLINGSHOT, Asia’s premier deep tech startup pitching competition, now in its ninth edition. This year’s competition has attracted a record-breaking 6,800 startup applications from more than 150 markets worldwide, all vying for over S$2 million in grant prizes and the opportunity to establish their operations in Singapore.

The Top 60 Global Startups will converge in Singapore to pitch their revolutionary solutions across the four key domains. These selected startups represent the pinnacle of innovation, featuring companies like DolbomDream Co., Ltd. with their non-contact AI biometric monitoring for seniors, and AQSolotl, which is positioning itself as the ARM of quantum computing. The competition will culminate in the Grand Finals and Award Ceremony on 31 October, where tomorrow’s potential unicorns will take centre stage.

Multiple Stages, Diverse Programming

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 features four distinct stages, each catering to different aspects of the innovation ecosystem. The Main Stage serves as the event’s centrepiece, hosting keynote presentations from global tech leaders and the SLINGSHOT finals. This year’s headline speakers include influential figures such as Tao Zhang, Co-Founder of Manus AI, who will explore the frontier of agentic AI, and Tan Min-Liang, CEO of Razer, discussing AI’s revolutionary impact on gaming ecosystems.

SWITCH Beyond represents the event’s deep tech masterclass component, offering intensive, domain-focused sessions across Health & Biomedical Sciences, Quantum Tech, Embodied AI & Robotics, and AI for Materials. These sessions provide participants with practical skills and cutting-edge insights needed to lead their respective domains. The Global Stage focuses on cross-border collaborations and initiatives to help startups scale internationally, whilst the Converge Stage offers startup-centric programming including funding trends and networking opportunities.

Celebrating Singapore’s Innovation Journey

As part of Singapore’s SG60 programming celebrating the nation’s 60th year of independence, the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 incorporates additional year-long and festival programming that highlights Singapore’s unique innovation journey. This special designation as an SG60 signature event means attendees can participate in expanded activities designed to engage the larger community and showcase how technology brings people closer together whilst creating positive impact.

For the first time, SWITCH will partner with the National Youth Council to launch a youth-focused innovation and technology track in support of the SG Youth Plan, ensuring that the next generation of innovators has a platform to contribute to Singapore’s technological advancement.

A Showcase of Global Innovation

The exhibition component of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 will feature over 300 global startups, 400 innovative exhibitors, and more than 30 international pavilions. This extensive showcase provides attendees with hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies, including demonstrations of robotics and quantum computing systems that represent the future of various industries.

The event attracts participation from leading corporations such as AWS, ByteDance, Hitachi, and Rolls Royce, alongside research institutions like A*STAR, NUS, and NTU. International representation includes pavilions from countries including Japan, Germany, Australia, and the United States, creating a truly global innovation ecosystem under one roof.

Practical Information and Access

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 offers multiple attendance options to accommodate different interests and professional needs. The Attendee Pass provides free access to keynotes, market insights, and innovation showcases across the Main Stage, Global Stage, and Trade Floor. For those seeking deeper engagement, the SWITCH Beyond Pass starts from S$399 and includes premium access to deep-tech masterclasses, networking lunches, and domain-focused conferences, with a special SG60 promotional discount of 60% off the regular price.

The event’s location at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre ensures easy accessibility and world-class facilities for all participants. The three-day format allows for comprehensive coverage of topics whilst providing ample networking opportunities between sessions.

Looking Towards the Future

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 represents a pivotal moment in Asia’s innovation calendar, where frontier ideas meet real-world applications and global market access initiatives. As Singapore continues to strengthen its position as a deep tech powerhouse, this event serves as both a celebration of past achievements and a launchpad for future innovations that will shape the next decade of technological advancement.

The convergence of established industry leaders with emerging startups creates an environment where transformative partnerships can flourish, potentially leading to breakthrough solutions for some of humanity’s most pressing challenges. Through its comprehensive programming and global reach, the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2025 continues to cement Singapore’s reputation as the homeground of innovation in Asia and beyond.