​Join 8 Circle and Microsoft for SWITCH 2026: Pitch on the Spot & Investor Day

​An energetic gathering connecting ambitious founders with investors, industry leaders, potential customers, collaborators, and innovation ecosystem partners.

​Held during the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology, this event gives founders the opportunity to step forward, pitch their businesses, and make everyone in the room aware of what they are building—and the connections they need to grow.

​Each founder will deliver a focused 5-minute pitch, followed by a 3-minute live Q&A with investors, industry experts, and participants in the room.

​The programme is designed to generate visibility, practical feedback, valuable introductions, and potential investment or commercial partnerships—not simply another exchange of business cards.

​Here’s what to expect:

​On-the-Spot Founder Pitches
Hear innovative founders present their ventures, growth ambitions, and current opportunities. Discover the investors, customers, partners, and collaborators they are looking to meet.

​Interactive Live Q&A
After every pitch, the room will have an opportunity to ask questions, explore the business further, and identify potential areas for investment, partnership, or collaboration.

​Investor and Participant Insights
Gain practical perspectives from investors and ecosystem leaders on pitching, fundraising, building strategic relationships, and creating partnerships that deliver meaningful results.

​Networking with Purpose
Connect with founders, investors, corporate leaders, ecosystem partners, and professionals who can help turn promising conversations into genuine opportunities.

​Founder and Investor Mixer
Continue the conversation over refreshments with some of the region’s most promising entrepreneurs and innovation leaders.

​Who should attend:

• ​Founders who want to pitch their businesses and increase their visibility

• ​Venture capital firms, angel investors and family offices

• ​Corporate investors and innovation leaders

• ​Accelerators, incubators and ecosystem partners

• ​Pre-seed to Series A startups seeking funding or ASEAN market access

• ​International startups exploring Singapore as a regional gateway

• ​Potential customers, collaborators and professional service providers

​Featured sectors include artificial intelligence, deep tech, fintech, SaaS, enterprise technology, Web3 and blockchain. Startups from other sectors may also be considered based on their innovation and market potential.

​Programme:

​3:00 PM — Registration, refreshments and networking
3:30 PM — Opening remarks and programme introduction
3:40 PM — On-the-spot startup pitches and live Q&A
5:30 PM — Founder and investor networking
6:30 PM — Event close

​Monday, 26 October 2026
3:00 PM–6:30 PM
Microsoft Office Singapore

​Pitching opportunities are limited. Attendance is curated, and all registrations and pitch applications are subject to approval.

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​About 8 Circle

​The 8 Circle Community is a network of over 4,000+ founders and industry experts dedicated to guiding startups and SMEs through key aspects of establishing and operating businesses in various countries. Our vision is to build interconnected communities across major global cities, enabling seamless cross-border expansion through trusted partnerships.

​The community provides insights and guidance in areas such as incorporation, accounting, tax compliance, reporting, work permits, funding, bank setup, investors, partners and regulatory filings.

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​Supported by:

​The Singapore Global Network (SGN), a division under Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Join SGN to become a member of a 160,000-strong global network of professionals and friends with Singapore at its heart. Learn more at www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg

​By signing up for the programme and agreeing to the privacy statement, you will receive SGN’s newsletter and be invited to activate your account to unlock exclusive perks and access the community.

​Brought to you by 8 Circle, Zavior, Singapore Global Network, Blocknomics, Monks Brew Club, Circle 8 and in partnership with Cove