10th Edition: 2021

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.

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Grand Winners

LKY Beta Prize

Iterative Scopes

Harnessing artificial intelligence to transform gastrointestinal diagnostics, Iterative Scopes developed cutting-edge tools that assist clinicians in detecting colorectal polyps during endoscopy procedures. Their AI platform dramatically improved detection rates, offering the promise of earlier intervention and better patient outcomes at scale. Born from research at Duke University, the company represented the best of academic translation, rigorous science meeting urgent clinical need.

LKY Infinity Prize

Relectrify

From the University of Melbourne, Relectrify tackled one of the clean energy transition's most pressing bottlenecks: battery degradation. Their intelligent battery management software and inverter technology unlocked the potential of second-life batteries, extending usable lifespan by up to 50 percent while reducing costs. By making energy storage more affordable and circular, Relectrify addressed both environmental sustainability and economic viability in a single elegant solution.

Other Winners

Chancellor's Cup

WaveScan

Pioneering terahertz imaging for non-destructive industrial inspection, WaveScan enabled operators to detect hidden defects in infrastructure and aerospace components without disassembly, making critical systems safer and maintenance far more efficient.

People's Choice Beta

Autoyos

Addressing the exploding demand for last-mile delivery, Autoyos designed autonomous ground robots capable of navigating complex urban environments, reducing delivery costs and carbon footprints simultaneously.

People's Choice Infinity

Zeleros

The Spanish hyperloop venture captivated audiences with its vision for ultra-high-speed ground transportation. Zeleros developed a pressurized vehicle system that promised to connect cities at aircraft speeds using a fraction of the energy.

Best Prof-Student Venture

CytoNiche

Emerging from Tsinghua University, CytoNiche developed 3D cell culture microspheres that revolutionized how cells are grown for therapeutics and cultured meat, enabling scalable biomanufacturing previously considered impractical.

DBS Social Impact

StratifiCare

Leveraging AI to predict patient deterioration and optimize hospital resource allocation, StratifiCare brought data-driven precision to healthcare systems struggling under pandemic-era pressures and chronic capacity constraints.

DBS Tech for Impact

Polybee

With pollinator populations declining worldwide, Polybee created autonomous micro-drones for indoor farm pollination, ensuring food security while eliminating reliance on chemical treatments and manual labor in controlled agriculture environments.