Singapore Airlines AppChallenge 2023 - Start-Up Track

Have an innovative solution that could redefine aviation and the travel experience? Submit your proposal by 24 September 2023!

Timeline & Stage Overview

  • SUBMISSION

    14 August -
    24 September 2023

    Participating start-ups are to submit your proposal deck and demo video via the ‘Participate’ button.



    Submission deadline:
    24 September 2023, 23:59 (GMT+8)


  • INTERVIEW

    25 September -
    20 October 2023

    Selected start-ups from the Submission Round will be invited to pitch your solutions (virtually) to the respective Singapore Airlines Group’s business teams.



    Proposal updates deadline:
    21 October 2023, 23:59 (GMT +8)


    Shortlisted teams will be notified by:
    27 October 2023

  • DEEP DIVE

    23 October -
    8 December 2023

    Shortlisted participants are required to build or fine tune an existing prototype and pitch your solutions to the Singapore Airlines Group’s business team. An hour of deep dive session will be arranged with the challenge hosts for the teams to gather more information.



    Announcement of Finalist Teams:
    (Updated) 20 November - 8 December 2023

  • GRAND FINALE

    19 January 2024

    Finalist teams will be invited to pitch to the panel of judges comprising the SIA Senior Management at the Grand Finale on 19 January 2024 in-person.



Prizes

Top voted start-up finalists stand a chance to win up to 330,000 KrisFlyer miles!

KrisFlyer Miles

Top Voted

330,000 KrisFlyer Miles per team

Winners will enjoy 330,000 KrisFlyer miles per team. KrisFlyer miles are redeemable for flights and upgrades, hotels, car rentals, shopping and unique experiences. Find out more.

KrisFlyer Miles

Runner up

220,000 KrisFlyer Miles per team

Winners will enjoy 220,000 KrisFlyer miles per team. KrisFlyer miles are redeemable for flights and upgrades, hotels, car rentals, shopping and unique experiences. Find out more more.

KrisFlyer Miles

2nd Runner up

130,000 KrisFlyer Miles per team

Winners will enjoy 130,000 KrisFlyer miles per team. KrisFlyer miles are redeemable for flights and upgrades, hotels, car rentals, shopping and unique experiences. Find out more.

Selection Criteria

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

Solution Fit

To what extent does the proposed solution 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