Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2025 – Open Call for Estonian Startups

October 27–31, 2025 | Singapore | Application deadline: July 22, 2025

Startup Estonia and The Estonian Embassy in Singapore invite Estonian clean and green tech startups to apply for the Nordic Singapore Innovation Days (NSID) programme, organised during the SWITCH week in collaboration with Swedish Incubators and Science Parks (SISP).

Purpose

The programme is designed to foster tangible partnerships between startups, investors, and corporates, while also showcasing the New Nordic innovation ecosystem in Singapore through curated side events, networking and SWITCH conference participation.

Programme Overview

Two-track structure:

Corporate Matchmaking Track

• Startups are selected based on corporate challenges
• Corporates choose the startups they wish to explore collaboration with
• Matchmaking facilitated by Ignite Sweden

General Programme Track

• Investor matchmaking
• Nordic ecosystem event with pitches
• Participation in SWITCH
• Site visits and networking sessions

Application Criteria

• Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 or higher
• 5–20 employees
• Estonian-registered clean or green tech company
• No public debt and all annual reports submitted on time

Estonian Delegation

• 5 Estonian startups will be selected (to join either track 1 or 2)
• 5 ecosystem players will join the broader delegation

Support for Selected Startups

• Participation is free
• SWITCH conference tickets included
• Travel support of up to €2500 per company (for flights and/or accommodation for up to 6 nights)
• Reimbursement based on actual costs after the event
• Funded under the “de minimis” aid regulation, with support up to €7,000 per company in this programme

Why Apply?

• Connect with global corporates and investors
• Showcase your solutions in one of Asia’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems
• Be part of the New Nordic climate tech presence at SWITCH

Apply via the Ignite Magic platform (coordinated by SISP and Ignite Sweden)
Make sure to select the events and register for the August 26 online matchmaking.

Application deadline: July 22, 2025
Online matchmaking: August 26, 2025

Included materials

Nordic Singapore Innovation Day | Ignite Sweden – Innovation is crucial

Nordic Singapore Innovation Day – Startup Invite-compressed,

Guide to Ignite Magic for Startups – April 2025, 

NSID 2025 OnePager Agenda
(available via download or on request)