Governments
Explore key government bodies across ASEAN shaping the startup ecosystem through regulation, policy, and strategy.
Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
CADT aims to be a national flagship research and education institution for Digital Technology and Innovation, nurturing digital talent and innovators to drive Cambodia toward a digital society. CADT has 3 missions to accomplish. Provision of quality Higher Education and Professional Training in digital technology. Innovation and entrepreneurship for better academic and society services
Cradle Fund is a not-for-profit venture capital investment firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm seeks to invest in the biotechnology, life science, material science, and growth technology sectors.
Datastream Technologies (DST)
Datastream Digital (DST) is born out of an infrastructure carveout of Brunei’s telco industry transformation, which followed through with DST’s own major digital transformation exercise. Formally a full-service Mobile Network Operator and a full Mobile Service Provider to now, an asset light, customer focused digital first operator, in triple play mobile, fixed and all things digitally horizontal.
Department of Information and Communication
The grant shall provide support and incentives by bridging the gap in early-stage funding.
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
The DOST implemented programs for startups and women-led social enterprises. The Startup Grant Fund (SGF) Program supports innovative startups in conducting R&D, building initial market traction, refining business models, and preparing business continuity plans for scaling operations, rolling out services, and expanding IP protection and marketing efforts.
Department of Trade and Industry
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched its startup programs—IDEA and ADVanCE for Creatives—on 19 February 2024. Aligned with the Innovative Startup Act and PCIDA, these programs aim to support early- and growth-stage creative startups, driving innovation and boosting the Philippine creative and entrepreneurial landscape.
COSTI-85, Cambodia
Description: The 85th COSTI meeting discussed key initiatives to enhance ASEAN’s startup ecosystem.
COSTI-86, Singapore
The 86th COSTI meeting focused on driving impact through ASEAN initiatives.
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Startup ASEAN Technical Workshop, Malaysia 2024
The Kuala Lumpur workshop unveiled the Startup ASEAN prototype as a key regional startup platform.
Startup ASEAN Technical Workshop, Malaysia 2024
The Kuala Lumpur workshop united all 10 ASEAN Member States to exchange ecosystem insights.