IMDEX Asia, Asia Pacific’s naval and maritime defence event, announces an official partnership with Starburst, the world’s first and only global aerospace and defence startup accelerator and strategic advisory practice, to help strengthen and cultivate its What’s Next programme.
A unique platform for aspiring startups, What’s Next helps showcase revolutionary innovations and solutions to potential buyers, partners, and investors from top corporates and government agencies on a global stage.
Maritime defence industries
The partnership surrounds the launch of the inaugural IMDEX Asia Innovation Challenge, aimed at scouting the globe to identify promising startups that will be given the opportunity to pitch and exhibit at IMDEX Asia 2023, which will be held at the Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre from 3-5 May 2023.
Given their depth of expertise in emerging innovation, we certainly look forward to identifying gems"
“We are committed to adding value and moving the needle on what is currently thought possible in the naval and maritime defence industries,” said Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director of Experia Events Pte Ltd, the organiser of IMDEX Asia 2023. “We are thrilled to partner with Starburst and accelerate IMDEX Asia’s What’s Next programme to new levels. Given their depth of expertise in emerging innovation, we certainly look forward to identifying gems that will disrupt and create the next wave of transformation in naval and maritime defence,” he added.
Highlighting innovative technologies
IMDEX Asia 2023 Innovation Challenge is a competition designed to showcase and recognise the latest and most innovative technologies, solutions, and ideas in the maritime defence and security industry. Startups are called to participate based on the verticals highlighted in the exhibition, including Artificial Intelligence; Sustainability; Maintenance; Repair and Overhaul (MRO); Ship Operations; and Others. Several promising startups will be selected to showcase at IMDEX Asia 2023.
“We are excited to be a part of IMDEX Asia 2023 as this presents us with the opportunity to identify startups with valuable dual-use propositions that can be used in both defence and commercial applications and benefit stakeholders in both communities. With our strong background in aerospace and defence, we hope to highlight innovative technologies with applications in maritime and naval defence to the Asia ecosystem. We are honoured to be IMDEX Asia 2023’s official partner, and to guide startups on their journey to commercial success,” highlighted Julius Yeo, Managing Director of Starburst Singapore.
