Startups invited to apply for Dimension X Cohort 6, a unique opportunity to secure SGD $100K funding and collaborate with experts on public safety innovations.
SINGAPORE, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Startups working on cutting-edge technologies with dual-use potential now have a rare opportunity to break into the homeland security space. Applications are officially open for Dimension X Cohort 6, the flagship innovation challenge hosted by Hatch, Singapore’s public safety and security innovation center built by HTX (Home Team Science and Technology Agency) and supported by Knovel Engineering and SOSA.
Launched in 2023, Hatch has quickly become a launchpad for early-stage technologies aiming to make a real-world impact. In just two years, the program has run five successful cohorts and worked with dozens of startups from around the world, many of which have gone on to test and deploy their solutions with operational units within the Ministry of Home Affairs of Singapore.
The diverse cohort of innovators driving public safety solutions in Dimension X Cohort 4.
Now entering its sixth cohort, Dimension X offers SGD $100,000 in non-equity funding, direct access to HTX experts and Home Team departments end-users, and real-world proof-of-concept development across public safety domains. Participating startups will tackle specific challenge statements ranging from AI-driven situational awareness to autonomous multi-drone coordination, maritime communications, active body cooling for first responders, and more.
“This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for startups to take their tech from concept to operational in just four months,” said Chiko David, Program Director at Hatch. “You’ll work hand-in-hand with the people who actually use your product in the field. That feedback is game-changing—not just for product-market fit, but for real impact.”
Startups selected for Dimension X will gain access to technical guidance, real-time end-user input, and the chance to pilot solutions in active operational settings.Past participants have showcased their technologies at major industry events, secured follow-on projects and landed critical partnerships across the homeland security ecosystem.
“HTX’s vision for Hatch has created a world-class model for public safety innovation,” said Erik Kerten, Managing Partner at SOSA HLS. “We’re proud to support a program that not only funds innovation but embeds it directly into the development process with future end users.” SOSA’s involvement in Hatch is part of a broader commitment to helping governments and defense organizations tap into global startup ecosystems through mission-driven innovation hubs designed to deliver real-world results.