Korea-ASEAN AI Youth Festa 2025 wrapped on 4 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. As one of the flagship events under ASEAN Startup Year 2025, the Festa brought together 22 cutting-edge startups from across ASEAN and Korea — all pushing the boundaries of AI innovation. From virtual acceleration programs to the Demo Day finale, young innovators impressed mentors, investors, and industry experts with bold ideas shaping the future of technology.
Congratulations to the winners:
🥇 1st Place – Atlas Robotics, redefining warehouse automation with intelligent pallet jacks built to handle real-world challenges.
🥈 2nd Place – Treasurer, an innovative fintech company offering differentiated AI-powered financial solutions.
🥉 3rd Place – AFA, a sports tech startup connecting players and venues through an all-in-one super-app.
Endorsed by the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) and supported by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) of Korea, Cradle Fund Malaysia, and the ASEAN Secretariat, the event showcased the strength of Korea–ASEAN collaboration in driving the next generation of AI innovators. Due to the success of this first round, the Korea-ASEAN AI Youth Festa is expected to return in the future.
Photo Credit: Cradle Fund Malaysia