Bett Asia Startup Competition

We are proud to launch the third edition of the Bett Asia Startup Competition!

Produced in collaboration with SuperCharger Ventures, the competition will recognise the very best that Asia’s EdTech startup space has to offer, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that are powering change in education across the region.

The competition will open on 3 July, and close on 25 August. It will culminate in an in-person pitching final at Bett Asia 2024, during which eight finalists will battle it out in front of a shark tank-style judging panel of experts.

Enter the competition

Competition Theme for 2024

For this year’s startup competition, the overall theme is
‘Powering Up Education, driving positive change through AI and technological advancement’.

We also have four additional sub themes:

Nurturing future leaders

Startups on a mission to uplift educators and students, equipping them with the skills needed to shape a brighter future.

Expanding educational access

The innovators breaking barriers, broadening access to education, and pioneering new ways to learn.

Championing well-being

The forward thinkers enhancing the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of students, educators, and professionals.

Fostering sustainable practices

Visionary startups cultivating a culture of sustainable development and best practices, driving a greener future for education.

Enter the competition

Key dates

Nominations open

3 July 2024

Nominations close

25 August 2024 at 23:59 Malaysia Time

Announcement of finalists

7 September 2024

Competition final

In person at Bett Asia - 2 October 2024

Meet the Judges

First round judge

Alessandro Di Lullo

Co-Founder

SuperCharger Ventures

Final round judging panel

To be announced soon

FAQs

Who can enter/can be nominated? 

Any EdTech startup with a primary presence in South East Asia 

What happens if I don’t receive a confirmation email after sending in my nomination? 

Please contact our team at asia@bettshow.com.

Do I receive feedback?

Due to the large number of entries, we are unable to give feedback to all applicants. 

How do I enter?

You need to complete the entry form answering all the questions. As part of your submission, you will need to also provide a HD logo for your startup and a presentation deck and/or video on your startup.

Who is judging? 

The first round of entries will be judged by SuperCharger Ventures, who will select eight finalists to take part in an in-person pitching final in front of a shark tank-style judging panel of leading experts. The final round judging panel will then select one winner who will be announced as part of the Bett Asia Awards ceremony on 2 October Bett Asia 2024.  

If I am a finalist, will I be required to present my pitch in person? 

Yes, you will be required to take part in the final round of the pitching competition in person on 2 October 2024 at Bett Asia at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

When will I find out if I have won? 

The winner will be announced at Bett Asia on 2 October 2024 at Bett Asia at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

What are the prizes for winning the Bett Asia 2024 Startup Competition? 

The competition winner will be awarded the following prizes during the Bett Asia 2024 Awards ceremony on 2 October 2024:  

A follow-up mentoring meeting with SuperCharger Ventures post-Bett Asia 2024

Bett Futures stand and speaking opportunity at Bett UK 2025

Winners will also receive a Bett Asia 2024 Startup Competition winning logo to use for marketing purposes. Finalists will receive a Bett Asia 2024 Startup Competition Finalist logo. 