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Hatch Dimension X open innovation challenge is currently accepting applications for Cohort 8!
There are 6 challenges this cohort that cover public safety challenges in the engineering domain:
For interested applicants with solutions that do not directly fit any of the aforementioned challenges, an application can still be submitted under the “Out-of-the-box Technologies” category.
If you want to get in touch with the Hatch team regarding this open call, please contact us here.
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Registration
Arrive at the venue, check in at the reception desk, and settle in before the opening session begins.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Welcome Address
Opening remarks from the Hatch leadership team on the scope of Cohort 8 and the afternoon's objectives.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Champion and Start-up Pitches
A high-impact showcase featuring presentations from industry challenge champions and breakthrough deep-tech startups.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking
Connect directly with speakers, tech founders, and operational ecosystem partners over light refreshments.
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Work on Mission-Critical Challenges:
Work on and understand the complex challenges faced by frontline public safety officers to create actual mission impact.
02
Direct Access to Public Safety Challenge Owners:
Co-develop and work directly with public safety stakeholders and decision-makers to scope your proof-of-concept to actual operational requirements.
03
Structured Proof-of-Concept Validation Pathway:
Leverage Hatch’s 4-month tech validation pathway where successful projects can be fast-tracked to further development and eventual deployment.
04
Secure Non-Equity Funding:
Gain non-dilutive funding of SG$100,00 and curated meetings and networking with other innovation and public safety stakeholders for further opportunities.
Dimension X is Hatch’s flagship global open innovation challenge that balances the need for rapid proof-of-concept validation and actual operational requirements of public safety challenges.
Over four months, selected teams work alongside end-users and technical stakeholders to develop proofs-of-concept and demonstrate their impact, with successful projects having further opportunities to explore pathways towards operational deployment.
Learn more about the Dimension X programme.

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01 July 2027
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