Sweden-Singapore AI Delegation Program 2026
Business Sweden Singapore is launching its first dedicated AI program during the invite-only ATx Summit 2026 (May 20–22) - Asia's flagship tech conference bringing together 7,000+ senior government and business leaders from 48+ countries.
Why Singapore?
Singapore ranks top 3 globally across major AI indexes and is investing USD 1.1B+ into its National AI Strategy 2.0. The AI market is projected to reach USD 16B by 2030 (42% CAGR), while capturing 58% of all ASEAN AI deal volume. ASEAN’s digital economy is projected to surpass USD 300B+, with 670M consumers and accelerating enterprise AI adoption across logistics, manufacturing, fintech, and healthcare.
For Swedish companies, Singapore offers three things no other market in Asia does:
1. Asia's gateway: 4,200+ multinational HQs use Singapore as their regional base - more than any other city in APAC for 10 consecutive years. It's the springboard into Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and ASEAN's 700M+ consumers, with direct access to the Chinese tech stack without the geopolitical complexity.
2. Unmatched AI ecosystem density: Google, OpenAI, Meta, Bytedance, and Microsoft all operate regional AI labs in Singapore. Homegrown leaders e.g., Grab are scaling AI products across Southeast Asia. The city hosts 500+ venture capital firms and 4,000+ funded startups, making it the leading VC and startup hub in Southeast Asia in a city of just 6M people.
3. Rapid AI adoption: Being #2 in global AI adoption, Singapore's National AI Strategy 2.0 is driving enterprise AI adoption across 2,000+ companies, with dedicated investment in embodied AI, robotics, supply chain, and healthcare. 300+ Swedish companies already operate here, providing warm introductions and proven playbooks.
THE Program: May 20–22, 2026
2026 marks a shift from AI experimentation to large-scale enterprise deployment across Southeast Asia. Early entrants secure strategic partnerships and procurement positioning before markets consolidate. Early joiners get to shape a curated program of meetings and introductions tailored to a limited group of participants.
Fees: ~20,000 SEK excl VAT, additional 5,000 SEK per person (after significant government co-funding)
What's included:
- Access to the invite-only ATx Summit, with potential speaking slots (conference for business leaders and government decision-makers)
- 10+ curated B2B meetings with potential customers, partners, investors, and government agencies
- Market briefings on Singapore's AI landscape, procurement pathways, funding schemes, and Asia expansion support
- Meetings with key organizations - corporate buyers, investors, AI ecosystem builders, government agencies, and partners
- Post-delegation follow-up introductions and support
Not included: Flights, hotel accommodation, insurance, and other arrangements outside the program.
Who Should Join?
This program is built for Swedish AI and deep tech companies that are:
- Working in embodied AI, robotics, enterprise SaaS, healthcare AI, industrial AI, AI for research, sustainability, research/policy (non-exhaustive)
- Ready to explore APAC market entry or looking to scale existing Asian operations
- Able to commit senior representation (C-suite or C-1) to the delegation
Limited spots available. Priority given to companies with strategic fit and clear expansion objectives.
Singapore's AI Priorities - Where Sweden Fits
Singapore's 2026 AI investment is concentrated in four main areas (non-exhaustive) that directly match Swedish strengths:
1. Embodied AI & Robotics: Singapore's top AI priority with dedicated 5-year funding and a major ATx 2026 track. Digital twins, simulation, robotics foundation models, manufacturing automation.
2. Agentic AI & Enterprise Applications: S$150M Enterprise Compute Initiative driving AI adoption across 2,000+ companies. Enterprise SaaS, workflow automation, AI for regulated industries.
3. AI for Research & Innovation: Healthcare, materials science, drug discovery, climate modelling. Strong university partnerships (NUS, NTU) and research funding through A*STAR.
4. Enterprise AI Transformation: Supply chain digitisation, manufacturing optimisation, predictive maintenance. Singapore's port and logistics sector alone represents billions in active investment.
Timeline
Now - March 2026: Company recruitment and onboarding
April 2026: 1-on-1 prep sessions with Business Sweden, briefings by EDB and Enterprise Singapore
May 20–22, 2026: 3-day delegation in Singapore during ATx
June onwards: Follow-up workshops, partnership strategy, grant applications
Registration deadline: 28 March 2026
Questions?
Sign up below or contact eric.tan@business-sweden.se
Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. This program is supported by the Swedish government under the project management of Business Sweden in Singapore.
Sources: Tortoise Global AI Index 2024, Microsoft AI Diffusion Index 2025, IMDA, EDB, Business Sweden analysis
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Business Sweden helps Swedish companies grow global sales and international companies invest and expand in Sweden. We support Swedish companies, including AI and tech companies exploring opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.