GLIDE LegalTech Accelerator

The National LegalTech Accelerator Program, that connects high-growth LegalTech entrepreneurs with law firms, law schools and legal industry professionals to revolutionize Asia’s legal industry.

Powered by: Singapore Academy of Law

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Who Should Apply?

 

Strategic Fit 
This program is designed for fast-growing LegalTech, LawTech and RegTech startups with a focus on driving long-term business growth through disruptive business models.
 
Technology Fit
We are a technology-agnostic program. We are interested in startups that have a focus on one or more of the following technologies: artificial intelligence, blockchain, advanced analytics, automated data collection & analysis.
 
Business Stage & Funding
Early stage startups with at least a working prototype to demo. Your startup is at either pre-revenue or post-first revenue stage.
 

We do not take equity.

If your startup is not based in Singapore, you or your co-founder must travel to Singapore at least two times throughout the program.

 

"There needs to be a supportive legaltech program that would enable us to continually reimagine what's possible to help our clients succeed in new ways. Through the support and resources of major legal ecosystem players, I believe GLIDE will inspire change and make law work better - for everyone."
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Jamie Tredgold,
Founder, The Legal Collective

DRIVING LEGALTECH INNOVATION

The Global Legal Innovation and Digital Entrepreneurship (GLIDE) is a 3-month accelerator program that helps LegalTech startups to scale, develop better ways of working with data, and connect to the wider LegalTech ecosystem of opportunity. We’ll help startups refine their methodology and playbook, and accelerate their growth throughout the program.

Our Faculty
Over 30 years of Startup & Fundraising Experience

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Ash Singh

GLIDE Director

Ash Singh is a visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at the INSEAD Business School and the Ivey Business School. The graduates from his course "Startup Bootcamp" have gone on to collectively raise almost $1 billion dollars in funding.
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Peter Dingle

GLIDE Director

Peter created and delivered 9 Asia based, Global Corporate Innovation Accelerator Programs that launched 75 new High technology Startups into funding rounds across multiple industries. He is a hands-on Early Stage Investor in a portfolio of cutting-edge technology startups. 
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Noemie Alintissar-Mooney

Program Manager

Noemie currently leads the Future Law Innovation Programme (FLIP) by the Singapore Academy of Law, an industry-wide legal innovation incubator & accelerator programme aiming to encourage technology adoption, catalyse innovation, and develop new business models for the delivery of legal services in the future economy.

Program Timeline

GLIDE will host Startups year-round to continuously help our stakeholders in their transformational Legaltech journeys.

 

✅ Applications Open - May 2019
 
✅ Announcements of Selected Startups -  Ongoing applications, selection and acceptance into the program.
 
✅ Accelerator Program - Ongoing program to polish and refine high-growth Startups and participate in paid pilot opportunities with our stakeholders

Always-On 
Experience

You’ll be part of a global program designed to help startups build and grow their business. GLIDE is an interactive experience that encourages the entire cohort to learn, inspire and reciprocate. 
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In the Press

"There will be Asia's first accelerator to groom promising legal tech Startups as well. Participants will be assessed to determine their needs and goals, after which they will be paired with a mentor or go through a curriculum tailored to their unique needs. The entire premise of the accelerator is for Startups to gain traction and hit milestones faster than they would be able to do so by themselves"
BT-2

Singapore Academy of Law rolls out new initiatives under innovation programme
Jan 31, 2019, The Business Times

Accelerator Benefits
Here's what you can expect

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Co-creation 
Opportunities

Participate in paid pilot opportunities with our Stakeholders. We'll also introduce you to partners and investors during year-round GLIDE-related networking events.
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Mentorship from 
Top Industry Leaders

You’ll be mentored by the industry's leading legal professional, innovation leaders and business school professors who will guide you and help you grow your Startup.
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Shared 
Resources

We'll help you set up a temporary base in Singapore's prime legal district. Tap on our resources for incorporation, legal, accounting, and regional expansion through dedicated workshops.

Keen to be a Mentor?

Support the next wave of promising LegalTech entrepreneurs

We are seeking industry leaders, subject matter experts, and technical specialists to join our accelerator. To enable our Startups to get to know your better, please complete this 5-minute survey that will tell us about your areas of interest and how best you can contribute.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GLIDE?

GLIDE stands for Global Legal Innovation & Digital Entrepreneurship. The National LegalTech Accelerator Program, that connects high-growth LegalTech entrepreneurs with the Law Firms, Law Schools and Legal Industry Professionals to revolutionize Asia’s Legal Industry. Our goal is to discover and accelerate, meaningful LegalTech solutions that courts, law firms, In-house legal and other legal professionals can deploy.

What's different about GLIDE compared to other accelerators?

Here are some key differences we believe are important for founders to take note of - 1. We leverage on Singapore Academy of Law's 14,000 membership network coupled with our partners' network, scale, and distribution globally. 2. You’ll be part of a global program designed to help you grow and scale your business by leveraging the Startup Course curriculum put together by top business school professors. 3. We provide dedicated mentorship by pairing each Startup with an Operating Partner who is responsible for your company's well-being throughout the program. 4. If you are a non-Singaporean Startup, we will help in incorporation in Singapore with follow-on support as required. 5. We do not take equity.

We are a team of international founders. Can we get accepted into the program?

Yes, as long as you can showcase strategic fit and have the skills it takes. We encourage you to apply and we will review your application accordingly.

Do we have to work out of the program's office?

The short answer is no. If your Startup is not based in Singapore, you or your co-founder must travel to Singapore at least two times throughout the program and stay for at least 1 week. 

What happens when the program ends?

While the fix commitments of weekly check-in and bi-weekly sharing session will end, we will continue to monitor your Startup progress and provide assistance as and when required.

Who can I contact for help?

You can contact us if you have any questions about the accelerator or the application process here.