SWITCH INDIA HACKATHON 2025
TBIF-IIT Ropar, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India)
Fueling Innovation, Elevating Indian Startups Globally
Fueling Innovation, Elevating Indian Startups Globally
The Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWiTCH) is a leading platform bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from the Global-Asia innovation ecosystem. SWiTCH 2025 focuses on healthcare, smart cities, green technologies, and digital transformation through exhibitions, startup pitching (SLINGSHOT), market access programs, and networking.
Organized by Enterprise Singapore and MP, and supported by the National Research Foundation under the PMO, SWiTCH draws over 15,000 attendees from across the globe.
The Technology Business Incubator Foundation (TBIF) at IIT Ropar is a catalyst for deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Backed by the Institute’s cutting-edge R&D ecosystem, TBIF provides holistic support to early-stage startups through infrastructure, mentorship, seed funding access, and market linkages.
TBIF actively fosters ventures in priority sectors like AI, IoT, MedTech, AgriTech, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, while promoting collaboration between academia, industry, and government. As part of IIT Ropar — one of India’s top-ranked engineering institutes — it plays a vital role in building a self-reliant and globally competitive startup ecosystem.
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SLINGSHOT 2024 is Asia’s most prestigious deep-tech startup competition, hosted during the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH). It brings together visionary startups and global investors to showcase innovations that address critical global challenges.
This year’s edition highlighted breakthroughs in digital technologies, biomedical advancements, green innovations, future-ready manufacturing, and consumer technologies. Matwerkz Technologies won the grand prize for its revolutionary fire-safe, heat-dissipating material, with global finalists from over 30 countries.
More than just a competition, SLINGSHOT empowers founders through mentorship, exposure, and funding opportunities—driving global deep-tech collaboration forward.
Visit SiteCompete for S$2 million+ in prizes
Gain global visibility
Access top-tier investors and industry leaders
Unlock international growth opportunities
Get mentored by world-class experts
Meet the team driving innovation and entrepreneurship at TBIF, IIT Ropar.
Chairman, TBIF & Director, IIT Ropar
Faculty In-Charge
Chief Executive Officer
Incubation Manager
Startup Liaison Officer
Join us in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship for a self-reliant India.
