Supernova Challenge - Asia's Premier Startup Pitch Competition

Applications Open for 2027

SUPERNOVA
PITCH COMPETITION

ASIA'S LARGEST PITCH COMPETITION
29-30 April 2027   •   Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

2026 SUPERNOVA PITCH COMPETITION
HEADLINE SPONSOR

2026 Supernova Winners

WINNER

AILYTICS
(Singapore)

1st RUNNER UP

LifeScapes
(Japan)

2nd RUNNER UP

Codepresso
(Republic of Korea)

 

Participating in GITEX AI ASIA Singapore 2026 was an exceptional experience for our team. The event provided a powerful platform to showcase our AI Workforce Intelligence Platform and connect with investors, enterprise leaders, and innovators from across the region. Being recognized as the 2nd Runner-Up in the Supernova Challenge was a meaningful milestone for our team and a strong validation of our mission. We look forward to participating in future GITEX events and continuing to engage with the global innovation community.

Saebyuk Lee

Manager, Global GTM & Partnerships Team,

Codepresso

2nd Runner Up Winner

Your Moment Awaits

SEIZE YOUR
MOMENT

Pitch your groundbreaking startup to the world's top-tier investors at Supernova — the prestigious competition of GITEX NORTH STAR ASIA , inspired by Expand North Star Dubai, the Largest Startup Event in the World.

"Electric Atmosphere at GITEX AI ASIA. This huge win fuels our ambition to keep building a future where financial security is assured for everyone worldwide."
Chhaya,
GITEX AI ASIA 2025 Supernova Pitch Competition Champion
Value Ladder

WHAT FINALISTS & WINNERS BENEFIT

Cash Prize Fund

Access to SGD 60,000+ prize pool distributed among winners. Top prize: SGD 30,000. Finalists also receive accelerator credits and grants.

Global Investor Exposure

Direct introductions to 250+ institutional and angel investors. Curated follow-up meetings with VCs actively investing in your sector.

Curated Investor Introductions

Personalized investor matching based on your sector and stage. Warm intros to tier-1 VCs, family offices, and corporate venture arms.

Growth Support Package

Access to premium growth tools, strategic support and partner benefits designed to accelerate your startup's growth journey.

Massive Media Visibility

Live coverage by 100+ media outlets. Press kit & PR support. Featured in GITEX publications reaching 500K+ founders and investors globally.

GITEX Ecosystem Access

Exclusive access to 23,000+ attendees at GITEX NORTH STAR ASIA. Network with corporates, partners, and fellow founders.

Key Dates

COMPETITION TIMELINE

 
1st March

Application Deadline

Submit your company profile, pitch deck, and video on our portal

 
15th April

Finalists Announced

 
30th April

Finals Pitch Competition & Winner Announcement

10 finalists pitch on main stage.

GITEX UNIVERSE SPECIAL AWARDS

Expand North Star
Award

Cerebro
(Phillipines)

GITEX AI VIETNAM 2026
Award

Unlock future fintech / Fairvaluation
(India)

AI DISTRIBUTOR Award
by HP

Literal Labs
(United Kingdom)

2026 Supernova Finalists

HR Tech

LIFESCAPES Inc

Japan

HR Tech

Codepresso

Republic Of Korea

Big Data & Analytics

Duon Wayfinding

Philippines

Sustainability & Green Tech

Plastic Recovery Connect

Sri Lanka

Artificial Intelligence

Ailytics Pte Ltd

Singapore

Software as a Service (SAAS)

eSignGlobal

Hong Kong

Blockchain

EDIX Protocol

United Arab Emirates

Artificial Intelligence

Dialogg AI

Belgium

Sports / Fitness / Wellness Tech

CORE

Singapore

Blockchain

DXWORKS Co., Ltd

Republic Of Korea

2026 Supernova Semifinals

HealthTech

Aortex UG

Germany

PropTech

Beez-Fm

Singapore

Sustainability & Green Tech

Carbonzeroed

Singapore

Networking & Infrastructure

Tashi Network

Singapore

Creative Economy

Djaminn

Netherlands

Smart Cities / IoT

OneIot

India

Fintech

Unlock Future Fintech Private Limited

India

Sustainability & Green Tech

Plastic Recovery Connect

Sri Lanka

Future Mobility & Transportation

Heron

Singapore

HR Tech

LIFESCAPES Inc

Japan

HR Tech

Codepresso

Republic Of Korea

HR Tech

HyreTech

Indonesia

Cybersecurity

Social Links NL BV

Netherlands

Big Data & Analytics

Duon Wayfinding

Philippines

PropTech

Collo

Philippines

HealthTech

CLINO HEALTH INNOVATION PVT. LTD

India

Smart Cities / IoT

Sustainable Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd

Sri Lanka

Robotics

AI4IV Srl

Italy

Tourism & Hospitality

Eiiga & RIKAride

Thailand

Artificial Intelligence

N3XGEN IO INC

United States of America

Artificial Intelligence

AgentCallBack Pte Ltd

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

CreateBytes

India

Artificial Intelligence

Universe AI

Republic Of Korea

Artificial Intelligence

PROTUM

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

Medimir Systems GmbH

Germany

Artificial Intelligence

Literal Labs

United Kingdom

Artificial Intelligence

Emerging AI

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

TrustChain

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

Ailytics Pte Ltd

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

Breezlab PTE. LTD

Singapore

Software as a Service (SAAS)

eSignGlobal

Hong Kong

Software as a Service (SAAS)

Gaadin Technologies Pvt Ltd

India

Education

Cerebro

Philippines

HealthTech

PHARMKULEN

Cambodia

Fintech

Chhaya

Singapore

Sports / Fitness / Wellness Tech

CORE

Singapore

Blockchain

EDIX Protocol

United Arab Emirates

Artificial Intelligence

CAWIL AI Solutions

Philippines

Cybersecurity

pQCee

Singapore

Blockchain

DXWORKS Co., Ltd

Republic Of Korea

Sustainability & Green Tech

iCool Limited

China

Artificial Intelligence

WiSe

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

WiSe

Singapore

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)

Autonomous Drones

Sri Lanka

Software Product

Momen Technologies Inc.

United States of America

Software as a Service (SAAS)

3DLogistiX Pty Ltd.

Australia

Artificial Intelligence

Dialogg AI

Belgium

Artificial Intelligence

AiRTS

Singapore

Artificial Intelligence

Turncap

Singapore

2026 Supernova Judging Panel

FAQs

The team will be in touch regarding you prize and next steps 1 week after the event.

If you are not shortlisted, there are many opportunities to engage with investors, buyers, and visitors at GITEX AI ASIA Singapore and the wider event audience. We will be keeping a waitlist in case of any last-minute changes. Please note that we receive hundreds of applications and the shortlisting goes through multiple rounds of review to reach only 50 for the semi-finals and 10 for the finals.

Your Pitch Deck must be in ENGLISH.

Here are two good references for you:

- - https://www.ycombinator.com/library/2u-how-to-build-your-seed-round-pitch-deck

- https://www.ycombinator.com/library/4T-how-to-design-a-better-pitch-deck

The deadline to submit on Exhibhitor Portal is 10th March by 23:59 Singapore time.

Your Pitch Video must be ONLY 60 Seconds or it will not be considered. Your Pitch Video must be in English. Please shoot your video to have a clear shot of your upper body (sitting or standing).

Please submit your video by either a YouTube or a Vimeo URL. Check out Paul Graham’s advice on story telling when pitching. Reference form Y Combinator Startup Library: “Your goal, and your only goal, is to make investors feel it’s not safe to cross you off. And there is a verb for convincing someone that something is not safe. It sounds dramatic, but your goal is to frighten them. What frightens them? The possibility that you might become really big. They know there are maybe a few companies that will become really big….Before you start meeting investors, put together a rough draft of your fundraising vertebrae. These are the 3-4 points that compromise the narrative of why your company will be really big. Together, if investors believed in any of these points, they’d be afraid not to bet on you. As you do, keep in mind that there is an important distinction between what the business is and how you tell the story of what your business is. Your conversations with investors should influence the latter, not the former. No investor knows your business as well as you do.”

The general judging criteria is broken down to main areas. Please keep these in mind as you design your pitch deck, pitch video, and semi-finals, finals pitches!

Idea: How innovative is this idea?
Market Opportunity: Market Size, Competition, Scalability
Business Model: Revenue Model, Pricing, Target Customers
Traction: Any revenue, customers, investors?
Team: Is a skilled team in place for the startup’s success?

Judges will also be considering your years of operation and funding stage when evaluating.

The judging panels will be experts in the respective sectors and will be a diverse panel with investment, commercial, and entrepreneurial background in the sector.

While we’re unable to provide individual feedback due to the high volume of applications, please know that every submission is carefully reviewed by our judging panel.

There will be no sector categories in the upcoming edition as part of Supernova. The selection committee will score, and shortlist startups based on a variety of metrics including sector representation.

Only 1 person can deliver the pitch on stage.

10 Startups are selected to pitch in the finals on Day 2.

2 Minute Pitch + 3 Min Q&A per startup

At the 10X stage at GITEX AI ASIA. Finalists will receive all the logistics details to know where to go and when.

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ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS

Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore
SG INNOVATE
SGTECH
Global Council for the Promotion of International  Trade (GCPIT)
Cloud Security Alliance
Global Tech Advocates
Quantum Business Network
EuroCham
THE CPD GROUP
Blockchain Association Singapore
Global Council for Responsible AI
Global Alliance For Artificial Intelligence (GAFAI)
Indian Venture Capital Association
UAE-Singapore Business Council
ISACA Singapore

MEDIA PARTNERS

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ZEX PR WIRE
YourPRStrategist
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Bitcoin.com
Finance Asia
AI News Hub
Cyber Defense Magazine
TechTalk Thai
Asian Hospital and Healthcare Management
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Atok
Asia Research News
Startup Online
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