Governments
Explore key government bodies across ASEAN shaping the startup ecosystem through regulation, policy, and strategy.
Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications
The Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications (MTIC) Brunei oversees the development of transport and infocommunication sectors to drive connectivity, innovation, and national growth.
NanoMalaysia Berhad was incorporated in 2011 as a company limited by guarantee (CLBG) under the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to act as a business entity entrusted with nanotechnology commercialisation activities.
National Incubation Center of Cambodia
The National Incubation Center of Cambodia (NICC) supports startups through training, research, and technology innovation. It connects entrepreneurs, startups, students, and enterprises to find the best solutions. NICC has four departments: Research and Innovation, Business Development, Human Resources and Program Development, and Support. Services include HR training, ICT solutions, and business and technology consulting.
National Innovation Agency
National Innovation Agency’s mission is to support and develop Thailand’s innovation system, in both the way of improvement and initiation, to promote economic restructuring and competitive enhancement. NIA functions as the key engine driving national innovation by co-creation, networking, fostering, and partnering different organizations from various fields such as academic, technology, industry,
National Startup Support Center
The National Startup Support Center (NSSC) of Vietnam is a public science and technology organization affiliated to the Department of Science and Technology Market and Enterprises Development (Ministry of Science and Technology), performing the function of promoting the development of innovative startup ecosystems under the direction of the Prime Minister.
Founded in 2020, Penjana Kapital is a venture capital investment firm based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The firm's main role is to stimulate Malaysia's economy by digitalizing and automating Malaysian businesses through innovation from start-ups, funded by private capital from strategic domestic and international investors, matched by the government, and in turn, developing the local venture capital space.
COSTI-85, Cambodia
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.
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
Startup ASEAN Technical Workshop, Malaysia 2024