WingArc1st Inc, launched its second round of the WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator to enable startups to leverage the use of data through the right platforms and tools, enhancing their products capabilities to reach a larger industry audience. With the aim to aid local SMEs to generate greater revenue by incorporating business intelligence tools into their products and solutions, WingArc1st managed to grow each startup's business presence in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region. Hundreds of startups applied to be part of the WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator but only the best 3 startups were selected. With the emergence of Smart Cities 2.0, the accelerator worked closely with ZeeMart, AMTISS and Mantheos (from the first round accelerator) to develop greater data-driven solutions that focus on providing products that are well aligned with the Southeast Asian digital race. Powered by Meet Ventures, an innovation consultancy firm that specialises in helping MNCs and government agencies to run their startup innovation programs, the first-ever WingArc Accelerator tackled the pain points of various industries through leveraging big data to advance these burgeoning concepts. Smart city-driven startups that incorporated under WingArc's solutions to elevate products aid the industrial and business intelligence sectors, especially during the ongoing pandemic. With the intention to grow this programme to amplify more startups with data-driven solutions, WingArc 1st has begun its second round of the accelerator with a new roster of companies. In addition to this, the brand has been working closely with local entities, such as SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology) for two consecutive years since 2020, to run masterclasses on improving data management and visualisation, enabling these startups to better serve their users in the long run. Despite technological advancements, WingArc 1st is constantly aiming to equip and educate SMEs with the right tools to be adaptable to such shifts. WingAct1st is committed to help startups and SMEs grow their business presence in Singapore and in the Southeast Asian region. In November 2021, WingArc1st also invested SGD 500,000 into a Singapore-based tech startup that provides AI-enabled solutions for intelligent buildings and educational technology.