Group 1 - The "Urban Sustainability Accelerator" has been launched by Singapore Management University (SMU) to support tech startups, with a total prize pool exceeding 2.5 million SGD [1][3] - 60 tech startups from global universities, including those from Tsinghua University and Shanghai University of Science and Technology, are participating in the competition [1][4] - The initiative aims to address challenges such as decarbonization and energy transition, aligning with Singapore's "Green Plan 2030" [3][4] Group 2 - The accelerator will provide startups with funding guidance, industry referrals, recruitment assistance, and access to lab validation and certification channels [3][4] - SMU emphasizes the importance of connecting global startup talent with local ecosystems to enhance knowledge and skill transfer [3][4] - Singapore ranks fourth in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having risen 12 places since 2020, and attracts nearly 60% of Southeast Asia's venture capital deals [4] Group 3 - Chinese startups participating in the competition include Zhiwei Chuangxin, Photon Chip, Yiru Biology, and Qingbu Zero Carbon, focusing on sectors like chips, AI, new materials, and energy [6] - Zhiwei Chuangxin, founded by teams from Southeast University and Tsinghua University, aims to enhance IC design efficiency using AI models, targeting a new market [6] - Yiru Biology, co-founded by a Shanghai University of Science and Technology alumnus, is leveraging sustainable materials for applications in clothing and bags, and is exploring international markets [7]