New Delhi: SuperStartUps (SSU) Asia, a platform to recognise the most loved start-ups in Asia, honoured top eleven startups as winners at the third edition of SuperStartUps Asia 2019 Awards in a partnership with TiE Singapore. In a first, the winners will fly to Singapore to meet potential investors at an event organised by TiE Singapore.
SSU Asia 2019 is a badge of honor to recognise excellence in the Asian start-up world. This year, the winners were chosen through a rigorous 3-tier selection process. The SSU Asia process is a mix of quantitative and qualitative research.
SSU Asia 2019 received an overwhelming response. Over 2000 startups were voted in by netizens and were asked to participate in the programme. 211 startups agreed to enter across 18 categories.
The 100 shortlisted entries were further evaluated via a qualitative evaluation, by joint force startup task team on the basis of the entry form, research scores, startup idea, business model and future growth potential. The final list of 10 Gold and 20 Silver winners were shortlisted by qualitative research amongst relevant target audiences.
Speaking on the occasion, Shivjeet Kullar, Council Leader of SuperStartUps Asia Awards, said, “With the startup ecosystem rising and shining in India and across Asia, SSU Asia Awards add value to the upcoming and existing startups by recognising them and providing the ultimate seal that the winning companies are customer approved.”
He further added, “SSU Asia’s partnership with TiE Singapore will play an important role in the growth of winning companies by offering them with with hands-on guidance, mentorship and networking opportunities that will enable their long term success.”
Puneet Pushkarna, Chairman, TiE Singapore, said, “This collaboration between SuperStartUps Asia and TiE Sinagpore is to identify and encourage emerging and existing innovators across Asia. The event gives a big boost to startups to reach their goals by opening doors to investors, VCs, incubators and thought leaders from the Global startup ecosystem.”
