The most prestigious startup competition in Asian insurance

Submission deadline: 23 February 2026
Finalists Pitch Competition: 1 July 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to get in front of Asia's insurance decision-makers. Take part to gain visibility and accelerate your growth!

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Why should you apply?

Get noticed

Take the stage at Asia's premier insurtech event - where the region's top insurers, reinsurers, and investors come to discover game-changing innovation

Fast-track your growth

Gain direct access to funding sources, enterprise partners, and strategic alliances that can accelerate your growth trajectory

Maximise your impact

Finalists present on the Tech Talk Stage, enjoy 50% off for Innovation Start-up Kiosk, and an exclusive pass to the ITC Asia Gala Awards where the winner is crowned

 

Applications now OPEN

Eligibility 

Applications are open to seed-stage companies under four years old, with fewer than 30 employees,  pre-seed to Series A funding stage.

Eligibility to apply

Pitch Competition

5 Finalists will be invited to present at the ITC Asia Tech Talk Stage on July 1st.
Each finalist will also be entitled to a seat at the Gala Dinner.

Pitch competition

New Star is born!

Winner of the pitch competition will be announced during the ITC Asia Awards Gala Dinner.

Pitch competition winner

 

 

How to apply

Application

Applications are now OPEN. 

Deadline to submit your entry: 23 February 2026.

For any questions regarding the competition, please contact the ITC Asia team at asia@insuretechconnect.com

Eligibility requirements

  • Founded after January 1, 2021
    (less than 4 years as of competition date)
  • Headquarter in Asia-Pacific region
    (or significant operational presence with clear APAC strategy)

  • Active insurance industry focus
    (product/service must directly serve insurers, reinsurers, brokers, or insurance customers)

  • Has a working product or MVP
    (not just concept stage, must have demonstrable technology)

  • Under $10M USD in annual revenue
    (ensuring early-stage focus and level playing field)

  • Founder/leadership team must be available to present at ITC Asia 2026 if selected

For selected entries

The finalists will:

  • Present their winning 5-minute pitch on the legendary ITC Asia Tech Talk Stage on Wednesday, 1 July 2026
  • Enjoy 50% savings for Innovation Start-up Kiosk and an exclusive pass to the ITC Asia Gala Awards

 

Past Startup Pitch Competitions

2025 Winner: SalingJaga by Kitabisa

Awards Winner

Bryan Silfanus 
CEO & Founder
SalingJaga by Kitabisa

 

2025 Finalists

  • SalingJaga by Kitabisa
  • Citadel AI
  • Eazy Digital
  • Olvo AI
  • KoverNow

2024 Winner:

Hati Health

Awards Winner

Maria Gaitanidou
CEO & Founder
Hati Health

 

2024 Finalists

  • Agnos Health
  • BimaPay
  • BlueDuck
  • Kiva.ai
  • MixCare Health

2023 Winner:

WRMS

Awards Winner 2023

Anuj Kumbhat
CEO & Co-Founder
WRMS

 

2023 Finalists

  • Finology
  • PasarPolis
  • Sync Technologies
  • MediConcen
  • Midwives Online

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