Anchoring Global Innovation in Urban Solutions & Sustainability
The Urban SustaInnovator is Singapore’s first global accelerator dedicated to scaling and anchoring breakthrough solutions in the Urban Solutions and Sustainability space.
Hosted by Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SMU IIE), we bridge global startup talent to Singapore’s leading public and private partners across the innovation ecosystem. Founders will gain access to deep expertise, capital, and tailored mentorship, to transform and accelerate visionary ideas into scalable, impactful solutions.
Sectors/Areas that We Are Interested In
Climate Tech
Carbon Tech
Energy Transition
Green Building & Construction
Sustainable Materials & Circularity
Urban Mobility & Solutions
Emerging Tech
Our Partners
We are powered by a consortium of Singapore’s leading institutions, combining strengths across science, technology, capital markets, and industry.
Capital Market Partners
Global investor focused on backing decarbonization and early-stage technologies across energy, mobility, buildings, industries, and food.
Southeast Asia's leading VC firm investing in building solutions for enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability.
Operating Partners
Global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments.
The technology services and open innovation platform of Kajima, one of Japan's oldest and largest construction and real estate companies.
Regulatory Partners
Building and Construction Authority
Championing a safe, sustainable, liveable built environment and fostering a dynamic industry, as sector lead for Singapore's Built Environment sector.
Driving Singapore's energy transition by catalysing innovations and establishing thought leadership.
Scientific Partner
Cohort 1 Startups
Cohort 1 was selected from 1500 startups from 91 countries who applied to 12th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) Competition.
Our Commitment to Cohort 1 Startups
Programme - What You Can Expect
The Urban SustaInnovator is a 12-month hybrid accelerator designed with founders in mind.
Fundraising:
Access to venture capitalists and other investors covering pre-seed to late-stage funding.
Industry Access:
Opportunities to drive pilots, develop licensing and more, with various partners and industry stakeholders
1-1 Mentorship:
Dedicated, tailored mentorship, with a lead mentor assigned from one of Singapore’s leading institutions
