GBIP in Singapore: MarTech Summit

Explore marketing and advertising opportunities in Singapore

Innovate UK is welcoming applications to their latest Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), focusing on marketing and advertising opportunities in the Singapore market.

Successful applicants join a structured 9 to 12 month programme that includes:

• a two-day preparation workshop to help you understand the Singapore market
• a five-day trip market visit in March 2026 to the MarTech Summit Asia, with matchmaking meetings and visits to local businesses, universities and research organisations
• a follow-up workshop and one-to-one support from an innovation and growth specialist to help secure new deals and build confidence in global markets

Innovate UK will fund and organise flights, accommodation, in-market travel and conference fees for successful applicants, as well as any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the initiative. This GBIP is backed by the Creative Catalyst.

Who can apply

Applications are open to CEOs, founders or senior decision-makers in UK-based creative industries businesses that:

• have fewer than 250 employees
• have ambitions to grow and scale globally
• are developing innovation beyond minimum viable product (MVP) stage
• operate solely in marketing or advertising (not as a department in another sector)

Focus areas include marketing technology, digital transformation and AI, data and analytics, CRM, marketing automation, e-commerce, paid and social media, SEO/SEM, brand and content, customer experience, design, personalisation, and decision-making intelligence.

Find out more: GBIP: MarTech Summit in Singapore.

How to apply

Watch the applicant briefing recording for more details and complete the online application form to register your interest.

The deadline for applications is 6pm on Sunday 18 January 2026.

First published 23 December 2025