Who can participate?
The 2026 edition of Nordic Singapore Innovation Days brings together founders, investors, family offices, incubators and public innovation actors from across the Nordic region, all with a shared commitment to climate benefit, deeptech and cross-border partnerships.
Whether you are a startup looking to expand in Asia, an investor looking for the next green growth area, or a public sector player building global bridges, this is your gateway to long-term and sustainable impact.
Apply to participate in the Nordic delegation
The delegation will consist of a high- potential group of startups, scaleups, investors and leaders within the innovation system.
Apply to join through the registration link.
Agenda
During the days, we explore the Singaporean innovation landscape, visit key players, and meet to share knowledge and collaborate with peers and partners to strengthen future innovation ties between our regions.
- Site visits & Lab crawls
Study visits and lab crawls at some of Singapore's most central innovation and startup environments. You have the opportunity to meet leading innovation players, startups and research environments and gain a deeper understanding of Singapore's innovation system and international collaborations. - Nordic Singapore Innovation Days Inauguration
The official opening brings together Nordic and Singaporean key players in innovation, entrepreneurship and internationalisation. The agenda includes panel discussions, a startup pitch competition and an innovation exhibition. - Corporate Matchmaking and investor dialogues
A central part of the program during the trip is tailored matchmaking between Nordic companies, investors and larger companies in Singapore and Asia through 1:1 meetings, corporate matchmaking and investor roundtables. - Participation on SWITCH
SWITCH is Singapore's leading innovation and tech event, where global startups, investors, companies and decision-makers gather to discuss future technologies, innovation and international business opportunities. - Networking events and relationship building activities
Throughout the program, October 26–30, activities will be arranged that strengthen relations between Nordic and Singaporean actors and create opportunities for long-term collaborations and business contacts.
Matchmaking
During the trip, matchmaking will be organized between Nordic companies, investors and larger companies in Singapore and Asia.
Read more about the matchmaking and the innovation needs of participating companies.
Travel grants for SMEs to support international cooperation
Swedish SMEs can apply for a travel grant from Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, to participate in the delegation. The grant covers costs for travel outside Sweden to meet potential partners or participate in meetings and conferences identified by Vinnova.
The grant amounts to SEK 25,000 for travel outside Europe. The grant amount may be lower and the number of funding granted is limited. The selection may be competitive. For more information, contact katarina.bennich@sisp.se.
To qualify for the travel grant you must:
- Have participated in the Nordic Singapore Innovation Day digital matchmaking session hosted by Ignite Sweden
- Have concrete follow-ups with Singaporean actors and market traction
- Be mature enough to scale your product or service internationally
- Be a small or medium-sized enterprise according to the EU definition
Organized by
SISP – Swedish Incubators & Science Parks, Vinnova, Ignite Sweden, Business Sweden, Startup Estonia, Business Finland, Nordic Innovation House, EDB Singapore, SG Innovate and Enterprise Singapore.