GIA Bangalore Acceleration Programme

expandFor Singapore-based tech startups looking to expand into India through Bangalore.

connectConnects Singapore companies with in-market partners and opportunities to test and commercialise their solutions.

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About this programme

Organised by Link Innovations, the GIA Bangalore Acceleration Programme offers two sub-programmes: (i) 12-week market acceleration programme, and (ii) 8-week demand-led programme. The programme is designed for Singapore-based companies seeking entry into the India market via Bangalore, India’s tech hub, and aims to facilitate market entry by connecting participants with potential clients and partners and offering mentorship.

The market acceleration programme consists of three phases:

  1. Phase 1: Explore & Define
    Participants gain insights into the Indian business landscape through foundational learning workshops such as legal, financial, and cultural aspects while refining their pitching skills.

  2. Phase 2: Scale
    Participants receive guidance for B2B sales and warm introductions to potential clients, partners, and investors, curated to their needs and roadmap.

  3. Phase 3: Immersion Week in Bengaluru
    An intensive week packed with visits, meetings, and sessions for participants to engage with key enablers in the Bengaluru ecosystem, fostering meaningful connections.

The demand-led programme offers tailored business matching support, including workshops, curated business leads, customised pitch training and mentorships.

Link Innovations is an international innovation hub in the Indo-Pacific region. With a network of over 200 corporates, 500 experts, and 300 global startups, Link Innovation facilitates global market entry via Bangalore.

Key features

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    Business Development support
    Connect with relevant potential clients, partners, and investors, curated to participants' goals for the India market.
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    Workshops and 1-1 mentorships
    Gain expert guidance from Link Innovation's professionals on market validation, immersion, and establishing strong business collaborations.
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    Immersion Week in Bangalore
    Meet corporates and investors for potential collaborations during the curated in-market immersion in Bangalore.
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    Ongoing access to Link Innovation's network
    Benefit from continued access to Link Innovation's network and opprtunities for sustained growth post-ptogramme.

Eligibility

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    Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
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    Has a minimum viable product with existing customers and/or partners

How to apply

Applications for the GIA Bangalore Acceleration Programme are open. Interested applicants can sign up here and a representative from Link Innovations will be in contact.

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