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Global deeptech startups contest X-PITCH is open for applications

X-PITCH, an annual startup contest for global deeptech startups in Singapore, is open for application. Ten awards will be presented at the November 10 Grand Finale, with the top three teams receiving investments totaling at least $1 million.

Temasek backs $304M first close of Australian deep tech Main Sequence’s third fund

Main Sequence, the Australian deep tech investment fund founded by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, has on Wednesday announced the first close of its third fund, raising AUD 450 million ($304.46 million) from investors including Singapore state-owned fund Temasek.

China’s EHang raises $23M in private placement led by South Korean investor Lee Soo Man

EHang Holdings Limited (EHang), the United States-listed Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, has raised a total of $23 million in private placement led by strategic South Korean investor Lee Soo Man.

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Securing Singapore’s water future: Leveraging innovative technology for industrial wastewater treatment

In order to achieve the #sustainable development goals, set for 2030, specifically under the water pillar, #Singapore's water management approach involves both leveraging technology and reducing the #carbon footprint from #water treatments. #SDG

Singapore’s Frontline Industrial Software raises $700,000 in seed round led by Cocoon Capital

Singapore-based deep tech firm Frontline Industrial Software (Frontline) has on Thursday announced that it has raised a $700,000 in seed round led by Cocoon Capital to revolutionize construction planning with its proprietary simulation and optimization software.

India’s Digantara raises $10M is Series A1 funding led by Peak XV Partners and Kalaari Capital

Digantara, an India-based space situational awareness (SSA) company, announced Tuesday that it has raised $10 million in a Series A1 funding round to further develop its revolutionary Space-Mission Assurance Platform (Space-MAP).

Singapore-based deeptech startup Zero-Error Systems raises $7.5M in oversubscribed Series A funding

Zero-Error Systems (ZES), a Singapore-based deeptech startup, has secured an investment of $7.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. The funding round saw participation from the Dart Family Office and Airbus Ventures.

Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance announces revamped venture building program for SDTA24 cohort

Sustainability-focused deep-tech venture builder, Singapore Deep-Tech Alliance (SDTA) has on Monday announced the launch of its revamped venture building program for its third cohort at the annual Sustainable Innovation Asia 2023.

Aerodyne unveils innovative solutions for advanced air mobility and UAS ISTAR

Aerodyne Group, the Malaysia-based drone services provider, has unveiled its two highly anticipated flagship solutions, ARGENTAVIS and FULCRUM, at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023 (LIMA 2023).

Israel’s XTEND acquires Singapore-based drone inspection specialists Performance Rotors

XTEND, a Israel-based autonomous operating system developer, has acquired Performance Rotors, the Singapore-based drone inspection specialists. The acquisition will boost XTEND’s ability to offer human-guided, remote interactive operations in a range of inspection scenarios, and grow its global business.