Singapore Airlines AppChallenge 2022 - Startup Track

Have an innovative solution that could redefine aviation and the travel experience? Submit your proposal now!

Timeline & Stage Overview

Submissions close on 28 August 2022, 2359 hrs (GMT +8).
Submit your proposal now, or find out more about the Challenge Statements and past year's finalist insights at our Virtual Roadshows!



  • SUBMISSION

    07 JULY – 28 AUGUST 2022*

    Participating companies to submit your proposal deck and demo video via the ‘Participate’ button. Teams are free to use any public data and APIs.

    *Submission deadline extended.



    *Submission deadline:
    28 August 2022

  • INTERVIEW

    05 – 19 SEPTEMBER 2022

    Selected participants from the Submission Round will be invited to pitch your solutions (virtually) to the respective the Singapore Airlines Group's business teams. Participants are required to upload the updated proposal deck incorporating the feedback from the session.



    Proposal updates deadline:
    22 September 2022, 23:59 (GMT +8)

    Shortlisted teams will be notified by:
    28 September 2022

  • DEEP DIVE

    28 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER 2022

    Shortlisted Participants selected during the interview rounds are required to build a prototype, or to fine tune their existing prototypes and pitch your solutions to SIA. An hour of deep dive session will be arranged with the challenge hosts for the teams to gather more information.



    Updated proposal deadline:
    12 October 2022, 23:59 (GMT +8)

    Announcement of Finalist Teams:
    17 October 2022

  • GRAND FINALE

    14 NOVEMBER 2022

    Finalist teams will be invited to pitch to the SIA Senior Management panel of judges during the Grand Finale on 14th November 2022 in-person, subject to Singapore’s Safe Management Measures.

    *Flights and accomodation will be provided for Startup teams based overseas.



    *More details will be shared with Finalist teams closer to date.

Prizes

Top voted startup finalists stand a chance to win up to 300,000 KrisFlyer miles!

Top voted startup

300,000 KrisFlyer miles per team

KrisFlyer Miles

Winners will enjoy 300,000 KrisFlyer miles per team. KrisFlyer miles are redeemable for flights and upgrades, hotels, car rentals, shopping and unique experiences. Find out more about the perks.

Runner up

200,000 KrisFlyer Miles per team

KrisFlyer Miles

Winners will enjoy 200,000 KrisFlyer miles per team. KrisFlyer miles are redeemable for flights and upgrades, hotels, car rentals, shopping and unique experiences. Find out more about the perks.

2nd Runner up

120,000 KrisFlyer Miles per team

KrisFlyer Miles

Winners will enjoy 120,000 KrisFlyer miles per team. KrisFlyer miles are redeemable for flights and upgrades, hotels, car rentals, shopping and unique experiences. Find out more about the perks.

SELECTION CRITERIA

We are on the lookout for startups and scale-ups with solutions that are innovative, operation-ready and has a strong business fit.

SOLUTION FIT

  • To what extent does the proposed soultion address the problem statement effectively?

OPERATION
READINESS

  • How ready is the proposed solution to be deployed to production?
  • Is there any evidence to suggest capacity to scale?
  • Do you have clients that are using the solution?

BUSINESS VALUE

  • Does the solution:
    • Reduce cost; and/or
    • Save time; and/or
    • Drive customer retention; and/or
    • Grow revenue; and/or
    • Raise brand awareness