Startup Asean

The results are in! 🔥 We are thrilled to announce the 22 teams selected to advance in the KOREA-ASEAN AI Youth Festa 2025. A heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding startups and innovators! 🥳 This was a highly competitive process, and your achievement is truly remarkable. This journey is just a beginning. These teams will now proceed to the next stage, where they will receive mentorship and support to refine their groundbreaking ideas. We also want to extend a sincere thank you to every single team that applied. The sheer quality and passion displayed in the submissions have shown that the future of AI innovation in ASEAN and Korea is incredibly bright. Stay tuned for more updates as we follow the progress of these future leaders. Cradle Fund | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | The ASEAN Secretariat | Ministry of Science and ICT | National IT Industry Promotion Agency | ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund | @chembuddy supreme+ | Snoopedu Education | Dataticon | paperlesshospital.id | @prospero | @laligence sole | @laopadit | Athletes For Athletes Holdings | Ever AI Technologies | @Polytechnic University (Kyaing Tong) | @cogniverse | Packworks | @Markarius Smart Learning | Atlas Robotics | FollowTrade | HoneyHunt.ai | @MOOM STU. | Grac Tech., JSC | FLY COMMUNICATION | BANF Smart Tire | @Treasurer | Surplus Indonesia

Tomorrow is the last day!! Open for all AI startups from Korea & ASEAN!

✨ Infobip Startup Tribe x Cradle Fund demo day ✨ Calling all Southeast Asian startups, your moment is here! We’re hosting our Demo Day on Friday, 22 August 2025 at 10:00 AM in the vibrant, creative space of DOJO Coworking KL, our amazing venue partner. What’s in store: • 3-minute pitch • 2-minute jury Q&A • Winning startup announcement & awards • Networking and mingling with the ecosystem • With jury members including Ghazanfar Iqbal ᵃ⤻ᶻ from Amazon Web Services (AWS), a Cradle Fund representative, and Infobip Startup Tribe representative. 💥 Prizes up for grabs: • $30,000 in Infobip product credits • A free booth to showcase your startup at Shift KL • AWS Activate credits for the winning startup (if eligible) 📅 New deadline to apply: 18 August 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dpwhk9nu Shout out to Digital Districts for regional support! Let’s put your startup on the regional map. 🌏 #InfobipStartupTribe #CradleFund #Infobip #AWS #DOJOKL

Are you a startup or pre-startup with a passion for Artificial Intelligence? ✨ This competition aims to strengthen the AI startup ecosystem across the ASEAN region and support progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Join a dynamic 8-week accelerator program to nurture your innovative AI solutions. 📅 Mark Your Calendars! Apply by: 20 August 2025 Accelerator Program: September - October 2025 Finals in Kuala Lumpur: 4 November 2025 This event is brought to you by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA), the ASEAN Secretariat, and Cradle, with support from the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund and the Ministry of Science and ICT. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to develop your skills, connect with leaders in the AI field, and bring your ideas to life! Tag a friend who needs to hear this and visit our website (https://startup-asean.org/) Cradle Fund | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | The ASEAN Secretariat | Ministry of Science and ICT | National IT Industry Promotion Agency | ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund | Norman Vanhaecke | Nurshaffira Izzad | Alyssa L. | Amir Asyraf Mohd Zahid | Lyn Ong

🚀 Infobip Startup Tribe x Cradle Fund Demo Day – August 2025 (Kuala Lumpur) Put your startup on the regional map! We’re gathering SEA’s most promising founders for a high-stakes Demo Day this August. What to expect: 🎤 3-min pitch + 2-min jury Q&A 👥 Jury: Cradle, Infobip Startup Tribe, Ghazanfar Iqbal ᵃ⤻ᶻ (AWS) + top ecosystem partners 📍 KL (Venue & time TBA) Prizes: • $30,000 Infobip product credits • Free booth at SHIFT KL • AWS Activate credits* (*for eligible startups) 📅 Apply by August 15, 2025 https://lnkd.in/dpwhk9nu Don’t miss the chance to pitch to top investors & partners!

We were honored to welcome representatives from the China-ASEAN Technology Transfer Center (CATTC) to 📍Cradle Fund for a meaningful exchange on potential collaboration opportunities in innovation and entrepreneurship.    On behalf of Cradle Fund, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to CATTC for the successful completion of the 3rd China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC).     We look forward to exploring synergies that can further strengthen the ASEAN-China startup ecosystem.    AND,  🔥Award Ceremony of CAIEC in Nanjing, China, on 16th September 2025 Cradle Fund | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | The ASEAN Secretariat | China-ASEAN Technology Transfer Center (CATTC) | Norman Vanhaecke | Nurshaffira Izzad | Alyssa L. | Amir Asyraf Mohd Zahid | Lyn Ong | John Yang | Shi Min

📞Are you ready to answer the call? This is your chance to accelerate your AI startup through an 8-week Korean-style accelerator, culminating in a grand finale at the prestigious Startup ASEAN Summit 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 📅 KEY DATES: Deadlines: 20 August 2025 (Deadline: 16:00 MST) Programme Duration: September – November 2025 Final Pitch Competition: 4 November 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Want to know more about the prizes and what’s next? Stay tuned for our next article or visit our website (https://startup-asean.org/) Cradle Fund | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | The ASEAN Secretariat | Ministry of Science and ICT | National IT Industry Promotion Agency | ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund | Norman Vanhaecke | Nurshaffira Izzad | Alyssa L. | Amir Asyraf Mohd Zahid | Lyn Ong | Ahmad Khairi Zulkifli | Afiq Aziz

🌏✨ The Grand Finals of the 3rd China-ASEAN Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (CAIEC) took place in Kuala Lumpur, co-hosted by MOSTI, Cradle, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, CATTC, ASEAN COSTI, and the ASEAN Secretariat. Officiated by YBhg. Datuk Seri Hj. Hasnol Zam Zam bin Hj. Ahmad, Secretary General of MOSTI, the event brought together top innovators from ASEAN and China, alongside regional industry leaders. This milestone reflects Malaysia’s commitment to the Priority Economic Deliverable (PED) 2025: Establishing ASEAN Technology Startup Ignite, under MOSTI’s leadership during ASEAN Chairmanship 2025. The event witnessed 19 startups across 11 countries, showcasing tech innovation solutions. Together, we’re building a stronger regional startup ecosystem, empowering tech entrepreneurs, and driving sustainable innovation on a global scale. 🚀🌱 Cradle Fund | Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | The ASEAN Secretariat | China-ASEAN Technology Transfer Center (CATTC) | Norman Vanhaecke | Nurshaffira Izzad | Alyssa L. | Mohd Noor Hisham Bin Abdul Bari | Lyn Ong | Amir Asyraf Mohd Zahid | Arif Ayob