Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology 2025 (SWITCH)

The Trade Commission Service (TCS), part of the Government of Canada will be hosting a booth at the Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology 2025 (SWITCH) event being held 29-31 Oct 2025 in Singapore. Refer www.switchsg.org for further details.

About SWITCH2025

The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) is organised by Enterprise Singapore and brings together founders, leaders, innovators and investors from the Global-Asia innovation ecosystem to collaborate on emerging deep tech developments and opportunities, as well as cooperate as an international network of innovation nodes. 

 

Through the open exchange of new ideas, SWITCH explores deep tech themes and economic opportunities within the domains of health and biomed; manufacturing, trade and connectivity; environment, energy and green tech; and transformative digital technology.

 

Expect a vibrant showcase of over 300 global startups, 400 innovative exhibitors and more than 30 international pavilions as well as 3 distinct conference stages with over 400 speakers presenting across plenary formats, panel discussions, masterclass sessions and live demos.

 

Signature to SWITCH is the SLINGSHOT deep tech startup pitching competition that will feature 60 startups this year, pitching promising and industry disrupting technologies with the potential to catalyse meaningful change and create profound impacts to human quality of life.


SWITCH is supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) of the Prime Minister’s Office.

 

Who should participate in SWITCH?

Canadian companies providing financial technology (fintech) products and services. We are especially looking for companies with B2B solutions driven by innovative technology, such as AI, machine learning (ML) and blockchain. Your solution should address key areas for the financial services industry, such as:

  • cybersecurity and data privacy

  • scam and fraud detection

  • cost optimization and efficiency

  • customer experience and personalised engagement

  • digital transformation 

 

Added Value Services

Qualified Canadian companies can benefit from several ‘added value services’ that will be offered in addition to the shared use of the booth space. These include:

  • Pre event ecosystem briefing

  • Pitching session

  • B2B meeting facilitation

  • Networking opportunities

  • Inclusion in a Capabilities Booklet

  • Meet Trade Commissioners from around Asia Pacific

  • Site visits

 

Singapore Fintech Ecosystem

Singapore has emerged as a vibrant fintech ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region.

  1. Diverse Fintech Landscape:

    • Singapore hosts over 1,600 fintech firms, covering various sectors such as payments, infrastructure, and regulatory technology, digital lending, payments, AI, and blockchain.

  2. Funding and Investment:

    • Singapore has seen significant growth in fintech funding. 

    • The government actively supports the fintech ecosystem, committing $200 million to foster its growth.

  3. Global Recognition:

    • Singapore ranks as Asia’s highest-ranking fintech city.

    • It is a preferred choice for regional headquarters, attracting venture capital investors, corporate investors, and innovation labs.

  4. Talent Pool and Infrastructure:

    • Singapore offers access to capital, an advanced banking system, and extensive financial expertise.

    • The nation’s talent pool contributes to its success in the fintech space.

In summary, Singapore’s fintech ecosystem continues to thrive, driven by innovation, regulatory support, and collaboration. Startups in this dynamic environment can leverage these factors to achieve growth and relevance in the Asia Pacific region. 

 

Government of Canada Funding Programs

Attendance at SWITCH2025 and access to the Added Value Services (above) is offered to TCS Clients on a Free of Charge basis. You may like to be aware that various GAC Funding Programmes maybe available to qualifying companies.  Details of the current programmes and eligibility can be found at the following link: 

Funding and support programs for doing international business (tradecommissioner.gc.ca)

 

Next Steps

Send your Expression of Interest to join the delegation via email to the Singapore based Fintech Trade Commissioner, Andrew Threlfall at Andrew.threlfall@international.gc.ca with a cc to Trade Commissioner Assistant, Norliyah Jamal at Norliyah.jamal@international.gc.ca  

Upon receipt of your interest they will check your participation eligibility and confirm your selection. Selected companies will be sent a Pre Mission Survey which must be completed and returned no later than 15 August 2025.

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