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Dutch-Singapore Deep-Tech Expansion Program CROSSING BORDERS, CONQUERING MARKETS.

About the Program This market entry program selects up to 5 innovative deep-tech businesses to work with world-leading venture builders abroad. The program is organized by Netherlands-based HighTechXL and Singapore-based Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance.

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Are you a startup/ scale-up based in The Netherlands? Accelerate to Singapore!

A global innovation powerhouse, Singapore ranks 5th on the Global Innovation Index 2023, excelling in government effectiveness, ICT access, and venture capital. It’s the ideal entry point for expanding in Southeast Asia. The program in Singapore is led by the Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance Ventures (SDTA), a deep-tech innovation platform and venture builder that aims to help entrepreneurs bring advanced technologies to market and support foreign deep-tech companies to successfully penetrate the Singaporean and SEA markets.

  1. World’s top-ranked innovation indicators

  2. Robust support for early-stage ventures

  3. Growing ecosystem in Health Tech and Green Tech sectors

Are you a startup/ scale-up based in Singapore? Accelerate to the Netherlands! 

Strategically positioned as Europe’s tech hub, the Netherlands offers deep-rooted R&D culture, a vibrant ecosystem, and unique sustainability opportunities for deep-tech startups seeking expansion across Europe. The program in Europe is led by HighTechXL (HTXL), a deep-tech venture builder that builds teams of entrepreneurs and tech talents around the most advanced technologies in the world. HTXL merges the unique skills of our global ecosystem with deep tech and entrepreneurship. They support teams with essential resources, such as investors, advisors and customers.

  1. Support by a prime deep-tech venture builder with 6+ years of experience
  2. Gateway to major European markets
  3. Synergistic opportunities in renewable energy, cleantech and circular economy
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Downloadable Resources All detailed information about the program, applications process and frequently asked questions.

Online Info Session for Dutch-based ventures Join our online info session on December 17th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CET to learn how the Dutch-Singapore Deep-Tech Expansion Program, In collaboration with HighTechXL and Singapore Deep Tech Alliance, can empower your expansion into Singapore’s thriving innovation ecosystem.

Who should apply? Elegibility Criteria

We focus on deep-tech startups and scale-ups that:

Are working with deep-tech hardware technology

We focus on deep-tech startups and scale-ups that:

Are active in advanced manufacturing, clean-tech, health tech or energy

We focus on deep-tech startups and scale-ups that:

Have raised at least seed funding

We focus on deep-tech startups and scale-ups that:

Have demonstrated traction through financing and customer engagement

We focus on deep-tech startups and scale-ups that:

Have a strong interest to expand Internationally 

Benefits for Selected Ventures The Dutch-Singapore Deep-Tech Expansion Program offers a suite of strategic benefits tailored to support deep-tech ventures aiming for international growth.

Tailored Guidance for Market Entry

Tailored Guidance for Market Entry

Business Introductions

Business Introductions

Market, Industry and Business Knowledge.

Market, Industry and Business Knowledge.

Regulatory Understanding

Regulatory Understanding

Access to Investors and Corporates

Access to Investors and Corporates

Access to co-working space, PR & marketing support, networking events & more

Access to co-working space, PR & marketing support, networking events & more

Timeline

 

 

Application are open until 31st December 2024!

Are you a deep-tech startup based in Singapore or The Netherlands? Apply now!

December 2024 - January 2025: Interview & Selection Process

We will review the applications and select the best deep-tech ventures.

January 2025: Program Kickoff

An online program kickoff to guide you through the process.

February 2025: First Immersion week

It’s time to cross borders! 

February - January 2025: Market Exploration

Deep dive into your hosting country opportunities and challenges.  

April - July 2025: Market Validation

Execute market validation plan

June 2025: Second Immersion week

Time to cross border for the second time and visit your hosting country!

START YOUR JOURNEY!

Have more questions? Email us at singapore@hightechxl.com

Downloadable Resources All detailed information about the program, applications process and frequently asked questions.