Our Programmes

Cultivating Deep-Tech Innovations from the Ground Up

Venture Building

Our 9-month venture building programme sources and selects deep technologies from our Research Institute Partners to build new deep-tech ventures.

Together with our robust Alliance of Corporates, Research Institutes, Scientific Council, as well as a seasoned pool of Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) and Advisors, we build deep-tech ventures from the ground up.

Pre-programme

  • Technology Due Diligence with Research Partners

  • Use Case Scoping with Corporate Partners

Programme Phase 1:

  • Business Case Validation by SDTA Venture Architects

  • Business Case Building by SDTA Venture Architects

Programme Phase 2:

  • Founder Recruitment

  • Investment Committee Review and Venture Incorporation

  • Founder Placement and Onboarding

  • Venture Development

Programme Phase 3:

  • Sustainable Innovation Asia Demo Day Showcase

  • Continued Venture Support

Market Entry

Our market entry programme supports global startups and scaleups in entering Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) as a platform provides:

  1. Tailored customer introductions;

  2. Guidance on local market penetration;

  3. Advice on market entry strategies; and

  4. Connections and access to our broader network.

Each programme is customised according to every partner’s needs. Reach out to us at contact@sdta.org.sg to discuss your market entry requirements with us.

Why work with us?

  • SDTA Ventures has an extensive network of 60+ corporations, 50+ venture capitalists, and industry partners, enabling rapid scaling of ventures.

  • SDTA Ventures provides a tailor-made programme with content specifically designed to cater to startups and scaleups, ensuring relevance and impact.

  • As part of a global innovation platform with branches in China and Europe, SDTA Ventures significantly expands the network for selected startups and scaleups, providing access to diverse opportunities and connections.

  • SDTA Ventures has a track record of successfully aiding over 500 startups and scaleups in penetrating foreign markets through market entry and launchpad programmes.

500+

Startups & Scaleups penetrating foreign markets with the support of SDTA Ventures

40

In-house specialists with market expertise

13+

Strategic corporate partners to build ventures

Case Study

Cohort 2022
Startup: Aprisium
Focus area: Water and contamination management
Stage: Series A

Venture Building Programme

Aprisium successfully raised its US$7MN Series A led by Cocoon Capital and Deep-Tech Venture Partners, less than 3 years after graduating from SDTA Cohort 2022.

Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme
Advanced Manufacturing
March - November 2023

Market Entry Programme

The Innovate UK Global Incubator Programme is a partnership between Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA), and the UK’s national innovation agency, Innovate UK.

The 8 startups in the programme were introduced to key stakeholders within the Singapore and Southeast Asia markets. This included corporates, startups and government organisations, which will be pivotal to their expansion into Asia.

What we offered

10-month Programme Support

14 Workshop Modules

44 Mentor Sessions

42 Business Introductions

10 Company Visits

Results

1 investment received for a startup through the programme

1 company was awarded a grant (UK-SG R&D call)

2 startups have grown their team

4 companies intend to have a Singapore presence