IOT Tribe

IoT Tribe is Enterprise Singapore’s Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) partner in London, for the UK.

It accelerates the growth and adoption of disruptive technologies globally. With networks of corporates, government agencies, investors, startups, SMEs and other ecosystem players across industry verticals worldwide, IoT Tribe brings together communities where tech talent and partnerships can thrive.

IoT Tribe is partnering Enterprise Singapore to run GIA Acceleration Programmes that will

  • support Singapore-based technology startups and SMEs in entering the UK through London
  • support global startups in scaling up in Asia through Singapore as a springboard
London Tech Calling Programme
 

IoT Tribe’s London Tech Calling Programme is an accelerator programme which supports Singapore-based technology startups, scaleups and SMEs looking to expand into the UK and Europe, by using London as a beachhead. The programme will support the participants in developing their Proof of Value while exposed to IoT Tribe’s networks in the UK and across Europe to prepare them for market expansion.

Virtual programme

As a result of the situation brought about by COVID-19, the London Tech Calling Programme has been revised to the following:

  • Stage 1: Ten-week Virtual Programme

    • Participating companies will attend four weeks of workshops and have one-on-one sessions with our network of mentors and experts to understand the UK market, and develop the necessary skills to gain entry. This is followed by a six-week soft landing, during which they will be supported through 1-to-1 virtual business meetings with potential customers, investors, and partners. Beyond the virtual programme, participating companies will also receive 3 months of light-touch support to develop a follow-up plan upon the conclusion of the programme, ensuring the introductions and meetings that have taken place are capitalised on.

  • Stage 2: Optional one-week in-market immersion to London*

    • Participating companies will also have the opportunity to take up an optional 1-week market immersion in London to capture additional business opportunities and in-market connections. The immersion trip may be timed to coincide with large-scale industry events in London, to provide companies with more opportunities to engage a broad range of potential business connections.

    *subject to prevailing conditions & travel restrictions

The total programme fees are $3,000 for Stage 1 and $2,000 for Stage 2.

Who can apply

Singapore-based technology startups, scaleups and SMEs. Interested applicants should also meet the following criteria:

  • Be a registered company in Singapore
  • Have at least 30% local shareholding
  • Possess a proven track record in the market of focus – post-revenue scaleups have an added advantage
  • Guaranteed board-level commitment for the company’s active participation across all phases of the programme
  • Have the financial capacity to bear all ancillary costs related to participation in the programme

How to apply

Applications for the GIA Acceleration Programme are now closed. Interested applicants can register your interest here.

Deeptech Accelerator Programme
 

IoT Tribe’s Deeptech Accelerator Programme is targeted at global deep technology startups looking to expand in Asia, using Singapore as a springboard into the region. The programme will support startups in developing their Proof of Value, while exposing them to IoT Tribe’s networks in Singapore, across the Asia Pacific and globally, to prepare them for market expansion.

Virtual programme

As a result of the situation brought about by COVID-19, the Deeptech Accelerator Programme has been revised to the following:

  • Phase 1: Capacity building activities (10 weeks)

    • Participating startups will undergo a series of workshops, 1-to-1 business coaching & mentoring to accelerate growth and market expansion of their business into the Asia Pacific, using Singapore as a springboard.

  • Phase 2: Soft landing in Singapore (2 weeks)

    • Startups will attend a two-week soft landing in Singapore which focuses on business development and establishing presence in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific. Regular networking sessions will be held and the programme will conclude with a demo day – the IoT Tribe Tech Games – to maximise connections with regional corporates, investors, clients, and partners.

  • Phase 3: Consolidation of leads (6 months)

    • After graduation from the programme, startup founders will continue to receive mentorship and follow-up support on securing investments and opportunities initiated during the 12-week acceleration programme.

The programme is equity-free and there are no fees for participants.

Who can apply

Interested applicants should meet the following criteria:

  • Be set up by at least two founders from anywhere in the world
  • Have market-ready deep technologies with a proven track record in their domestic market
  • Have ideally received pre-seed funding and/or have some revenue stream(s)
  • Possess the ambition to scale in the Asia Pacific, using Singapore as a springboard into the region
  • Guaranteed board level commitment for the company’s active participation across all phases of the programme
  • Be able to commit to the full duration of the programme, and temporarily relocate to Singapore during the soft landing phase*

    • *subject to prevailing conditions & travel restrictions

How to apply

Applications for the GIA Acceleration Programme are now closed. Interested applicants can register your interest here.