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PIER71 Smart Port Challenge

The PIER71 Smart Port Challenge is an annual innovation challenge organised by PIER71 to attract startups with breakthrough technology-driven solutions to step forward and address key challenges faced by the maritime industry.

Smart Port Challenge
PIER71
Founding Partners:
Maritime Port Authority of Singapore
NUS Enterprise
Part Of:
Maritime Singapore
PIER71 Smart Port Challenge

This year, Plug and Play, has partnered the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to support PIER71™ (Port Innovation Ecosystem Reimagined @ BLOCK71), a maritime innovation ecosystem building initiative led by MPA and the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) entrepreneurial arm, NUS Enterprise.

Who is PIER71 looking for?

Maritime Green Technologies

Next Generation Ports

Smart Shipping

Digitalisation

Why should I join?
PIER 71 Smart Port Challenge

GROWING ECOSYSTEM

Gain access to maritime corporates, VCs, and innovation partners in one of the most vibrant maritime hubs in the world

MENTORSHIP SUPPORT

Workshops and masterclasses conducted by domain experts, individual coaching and mentoring opportunities to address real challenges

PITCH ON STAGE

Pitch your solutions to an audience of potential partners, and investors at the Demo Day in November.
When does the PIER71 Smart Port Challenge commence?
Once selected to join the programme, shortlisted startups will go through a 10-week accelerator programme (in-person and online) from September to November 2025.
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