Welcome to Smart Port Challenge 2022
Smart Port Challenge 2022 was officially launched on 20 May and tech start-ups were invited to apply to any of the 15 innovation opportunities co-created with 16 maritime corporates, or in an open category. The application window has now closed and finalists are expected be announced in September.
Watch a recording of the launch event here.
Smart Port Challenge
2022 Timeline
20 May - 22 Jul 2022

Calls for submission
Start-ups submit their proposal based on the innovation opportunities available
23 Jul - 29 Aug 2022

Shortlisting of finalists
Shortlisting process with a panel of maritime, technology and entrepreneurial experts
21 Sep - 07 Nov 2022

PIER71™ Accelerate
Shortlisted finalists are enrolled into a six-week market validation and customer discovery programme
15 Nov 2022

Semi-Finals
Closed door pitching in front of judges for final shortlisting of grand finalists
18 Nov 2022

Grand Final
Grand finalists pitch in front of judges, partners, investors and other maritime veterans to secure the top prizes of the challenge
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