Deadline: 13 August 2025
If you want to scale your business in Singapore, the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) in Singapore invites aspiring founders to join the business development program.
This is a crucial opportunity for Canadian fintech companies seeking new partnerships, customer acquisitions and local business insights.
How the program works?
- The CTA program offers a mix of virtual sessions (90%) and in-person participation (10%) in an international tradeshow. This includes:
- market briefings on doing business in Singapore
- tailored mentorship and coaching
- a 1 week (October 27 to 31, 2025) in-market visit, as part of a wider Canadian business delegation during the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)
- an opportunity to pitch in front of a curated audience in Singapore
- business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking with business leads and investors
Benefits
- The CTA will give you:
- networking opportunities and a platform to present to potential buyers, strategic partners and investors in the Singapore fintech ecosystems
- access to market intelligence and strategic guidance on entering the Singapore market
- personalized mentorship and coaching from their in-market experts
- a platform to validate and localize your go-to-market plans
Who should apply?
- Companies must be interested in expanding into Singapore and/or using Singapore as a launchpad to grow in the Southeast Asian markets. They are looking for high-potential, scale-up stage startups with B2B solutions. Companies should be driven by innovative technology, such as AI, machine learning (ML) and blockchain. Your solution should address key areas for the financial services industry, such as:
- cybersecurity and data privacy
- scam and fraud detection
- cost optimization and efficiency
- customer experience and personalized engagement
- digital transformation
- Your company should have:
- a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number
- an existing market traction (i.e., pilot, prototype, and commercialization) in North America, Europe or Asia
- a passionate and committed team with market-entry goals for Singapore
- an experienced and strong executive team, with at least one senior member able to commit to the entire program
- The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. They strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.
For more information, visit TCS.