Inside the World’s #2 Innovator Business Environment - a Stage One Red Dot Cafe series
Singapore has officially ranked #2 on Startup Blink’s Innovator Business Environment Index!
This ranking confirms what founders already know: Singapore isn’t just a regional hub - it’s the global gold standard for scaling innovation.
But for international founders, "ranking high" is only half the story. The real challenge is execution.
How do you tap into the local ecosystem?
Where do you find the right mentors?
And how do you set up your financial operations without the weeks of paperwork and "red tape" associated with traditional banks?
Join us at this online webinar - register here!
Tuesday, February 24
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT+8
Featured Speakers & What They’ll Cover:
Eli David (CEO, StartupBlink)
Eli will break down the mechanics behind Singapore’s #2 ranking and what the 2026 data predicts for the next wave of global startups.
Patrick Lim (CEO, ACE.SG)
Patrick shares the "insider’s map" of Singapore’s vibrant startup scene—from government incentives and incubation programs to networking with the right investors.
Gladys Yuen (Startups & VC Partnerships, Airwallex)
Sharing of Airwallex’s journey into Singapore and how Airwallex can be your go-to finance partner for cross-border expansion through their Airwallex for Startups program.
Moderator: Xu Yingshi | Senior Manager, Stage One at ACE.SG
About Action Community for Entrepreneurship
Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE.SG) is the national voice for the Singapore startup ecosystem, and a key trade association representing the interests of startups in Singapore. ACE was established in 2003 by the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, and re-launched as a private sector-led, non-profit organisation in 2014. Working closely with the Government and startups, ACE aims to promote entrepreneurship, catalyse new growth opportunities, scale startups and build champion enterprises.
About Stage One
Stage One is a joint initiative by Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), supported by JTC Corporation and managed by ACE.SG. It serves as a key landing pad for foreign startups exploring opportunities in Singapore. Through business advisory, capability development, and networking, Stage One helps startups in three core areas:
Market entry and incorporation
Capability building
Internationalisation
About StartupBlink
StartupBlink is a global startup research platform that maps the winners of the tech economy. We are partnered with over 100 governments and corporates to help them grow their innovation ecosystem. Our global startup ecosystem map has hundreds of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces, and accelerators creating a robust sample of innovation worldwide. Our annual reports and ranking tables are used by hundreds of thousands of readers to inform decisions on relocation, investment, and research.
About Airwallex for Startups
Airwallex for Startups is a dedicated program for globally ambitious, venture-backed founders. It combines Airwallex’s powerful cross-border financial infrastructure with curated perks from Airwallex and ecosystems partners like OpenAI, Nebius, Notion and more - plus exclusive access to a CFO Expert Panel and an AI Sandbox. From your first fundraise to scaling internationally, Airwallex for Startups will equip you with the tools, network, and expertise to accelerate every stage of your journey!