IMDEX Asia partners with Starburst to identify innovation that disrupts and transforms naval and maritime defence

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. 

“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.   

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.   

For more information on IMDEX Asia 2023, please visit www.imdexasia.com or Ms. Kavil Sinnakutty at kavilshini@experiaevents.com  or Ms. Anusha Shanmugaveloo at AShanmugaveloo@webershandwick.com       

IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific's most established international maritime defence show. A must-attend event among naval and maritime stakeholders, it attracts over 10,000 trade attendees from over 60 countries at every edition. IMDEX Asia is an important platform that sets out to facilitate strategic conversations that foster engagement, accelerate global and regional collaboration and promote growth for the naval industry.   

About IMDEX Asia Innovation Challenge – IMDEX Asia 2023 Innovation Challenge is a competition designed to showcase and recognize the latest and most innovative technologies, solutions, and ideas in the maritime defense and security industry. For more information on IMDEX Asia Innovation Challenge, please contact asia@starburst.aero.   

About Experia Events Pte Ltd 

Specialist in conceptualising, creating and curating trade events of strategic interest that spur industry development, Experia brings together captains of industries from all over the world to inspire ideas and influence decisions that move the needle in strategic issues for global, national and societal needs and progress. With its genesis in the Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, Experia’s portfolio of events has expanded to span aerospace, defence, government and lifestyle sectors today. Experia is certified with a Data Protection Trustmark issued by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, ISO27001 Information Security Management System and SafeEvent Organiser by Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS). For more information, visit www.experiaevents.com.  

About Starburst 

Starburst is an innovation catalyst in the aerospace & defence industry. They are the first and only global aerospace & defence accelerator, connecting startups with corporates, investors and government, while providing strategic growth and investment consulting services for all. With offices in Los Angeles, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Seoul, Tel Aviv, and Madrid, the team has built an ecosystem of key players with 15,000+ of startups in its network. Starburst's accelerator programme helps startups scale their business in aviation, space, and defence with access to the largest group of corporate stakeholders to help startups win their first contracts. For more information on Starburst, please visit www.starburst.aero or contact asia@starburst.aero.