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Past Editions

Explore the startups that have shaped the LKYGBPC story, from breakthrough finalists to competition winners now building solutions for cities and communities around the world.

2026

12th Edition

In celebration of SG60, the 12th Edition of the LKYGBPC welcomed 60 exceptional finalists drawn from a record-breaking pool of applicants spanning 91 countries.

2025

11th Edition

Fifty revolutionary startups converged on Singapore in 2023, each carrying transformative ideas that challenged conventional thinking across industries.

2021

10th Edition

A milestone worth celebrating. The 10th Edition of the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition marked a full decade of identifying, nurturing, and launching world-changing ventures from university ecosystems across the globe.

2019

9th Edition

Centred on the theme Smart City, the 9th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition attracted a record 550 submissions from over 300 universities across 68 countries, showcasing solutions spanning healthcare, urban living and digital services.

 IDEAS THAT MATTER | IMPACT THAT LASTS | INNOVATION WITH PURPOSE