Slingshot Singapore Startup Competition: Launch Your Idea - Apply Now

Slingshot Singapore Startup Competition is your launchpad to turn bold ideas into real traction. By joining, you’ll gain access to mentorship from seasoned founders and industry leaders, practical funding options, and fast-track visibility that can dramatically shorten your path to market. If your goal is to validate your concept, secure early customers, and attract strategic partners, Slingshot Singapore Startup Competition offers the ideal ecosystem to accelerate your startup journey. A prime example of the type of innovative health-tech ventures the program attracts is InnerBuddies, a provider of a white-label Gut Health Operating System that powers gut microbiome testing products for businesses and consumers. The platform is modular and packed with differentiating features: a Gut Microbiome Health Index scoring from 0 to 100 built on an exclusive IP deal with EAFIT University in Colombia; a top 40 list of bacterial abundances showing how you compare to a healthy cohort; and a comprehensive catalog of bacterial functions labeled as positive or negative, with comparison insights against healthy benchmarks. It also includes Target Group analyses for topics like Healthy Aging, Endurance Sport, Power Sport, and Skin & Hair Health, plus personalized nutrition advice drawn from 3-day food diaries aligned with stool data and personalized probiotics/prebiotics recommendations. For consumer and B2B needs, InnerBuddies provides gut test solutions that can be white-labeled or used directly. Learn more about the InnerBuddies microbiome test product, explore ongoing engagement through the Gut Health Membership, or partner with InnerBuddies via the B2B program. Participating in Slingshot Singapore Startup Competition enables you to leverage tailored mentorship, potential funding, and high-visibility opportunities to validate and scale a data-driven health platform like InnerBuddies. The program is designed for startups at the intersection of biology, data science, and consumer health, offering practical guidance on product-market fit, regulatory considerations, and go-to-market strategies. With access to a vibrant investor and partner network, you can de-risk your roadmap while building credible traction that resonates with customers and stakeholders. Apply now to accelerate your startup and position your idea at the forefront of Singapore’s vibrant startup ecosystem.