Event Summary
Join us in Seoul for an exciting showcase of AI innovation across Asia Pacific, featuring 15 startups from Japan, Singapore, and South Korea
아시아태평양 지역의 혁신적인 AI 기술을 한눈에 볼 수 있는 흥미로운 쇼케이스가 서울에서 열립니다. 일본, 싱가포르, 한국의 15개 유망 스타트업이 참여해 최첨단 AI 솔루션을 선보일 예정입니다.
Event Details
The Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators (QAIPI) 2025 – APAC Demo Day will spotlight 15 outstanding startup teams from Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, each unveiling breakthrough solutions developed during a six-month mentorship journey with Qualcomm.
‘퀼컴 AI 이노베이터 프로그램(QAIPI) 2025-APAC 데모데이’에서는 일본, 싱가포르, 한국의 15개 우수 스타트업 팀이 참가하여, 퀼컴과 함께한 6개월 멘토링 과정을 통해 개발한 혁신적인 AI 솔루션을 선보입니다.
The 15 shortlisted startups are tackling real-world challenges in robotics, smart cities, healthcare, and more—demonstrating the transformative potential of on-device, power-efficient AI. From Japan’s human-centric robotics and decarbonized maritime logistics, to Singapore’s multilingual AI and maternal health platforms, to South Korea’s hyper-personalized federated AI—each team is translating regional needs into globally scalable technologies.
This Demo Day event offers a dynamic experience where attendees will witness the shortlisted startup pitches and product demonstrations that highlight the latest advancements in AI across industries. Participants will gain valuable insights into Qualcomm Technologies’ platforms and learn how these technologies are enabling the development of next-generation intelligent solutions. Beyond the presentations, the event fosters meaningful connections through networking opportunities with fellow innovators, investors, and ecosystem partners—creating a vibrant space for collaboration and idea exchange.
We warmly invite innovators, ecosystem partners, and technology leaders from across Asia Pacific to join us in Seoul and witness the future of AI innovation.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Building on our 40 years of technology leadership in creating era-defining breakthroughs, we deliver a broad portfolio of solutions built with our leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Our Snapdragon® platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences, and our Qualcomm Dragonwing™ products empower businesses and industries to scale to new heights. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.
About Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators – APAC
Launched in 2025, QAIPI-APAC is designed to empower professional developers and startups across the Asia-Pacific region to develop scalable AI applications using Qualcomm® platforms. Participants leverage the Qualcomm® AI Hub and receive access to technical resources, training, and mentorship to build optimized end-to-end AI use cases across mobile, compute, and IoT.
For more details, please visit: https://www.qualcomm.com/ai-program-for-innovators/apac
The shortlist startups of Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators 2025 – APAC：
Japan
AMATAMA Co.
We are developing a platform that will enable next-generation humanoid technology.
We are engineering a computing architecture that emulates the neural circuits within the humanoid body.
Cear, Inc.
We combine Cear’s advanced audio technologies—multi-microphone directional control and spatial audio processing—with Qualcomm Vision AI to deliver an optimized and immersive acoustic experience for any environment.
Guide Robotics Inc.
Guide Robotics, a spin-off from SRI International, provides an indoor positioning system powered by Visual SLAM technology to visualize workflows and operational efficiency in factories and warehouses, supporting digital transformation, productivity improvement, and enhanced safety on-site.
ModAstera Inc.
ModAstera simplifies medical AI development with AI-assisted data annotation, automated model creation in one interface. Designed for MedTech and HealthTech companies, our Medical AI Engineering Agent cuts AI development time from months to days, speeding up R&D and removing the need for outsourcing or a large in-house team.
Noahlogy Co., Ltd.
Noahlogy Co., Ltd., the university of tokyo-born AI/DX startup, pioneers maritime innovation. We harness advanced data and machine learning to streamline supply chains and accelerate the shift toward zero-emission vessels, empowering ship-finance, shipbuilders, operators, and equipment makers to thrive in the next generation of sustainable ocean transport.
Singapore
AI SEER PTE LTD
Facticity.AI is a real-time AI fact-checking platform that verifies text, images, and videos with traceable, statement-level accuracy—helping individuals and enterprises combat misinformation across 100+ languages.
BIORITHM PTE LTD
Founded by doctors and engineers, Biorithm is a medical technology start-up from Nanyang Technological University. We aim to improve maternal healthcare by using digital health, advanced sensors, and data science to support clinical decisions, improve access, ensure safety, and provide affordable, preventive care tailored to each woman’s needs.”
LingoAI Foundation Pte Ltd
LingoAI builds multilingual AI models and community-owned language data infrastructures. Our flagship device, LingoPod, enables voice data collection in underrepresented languages. By integrating Web3.0 protocol and AI, we empower communities to preserve, monetize, and govern their linguistic data—fueling inclusive AI development across Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Global South.
MetaOptics Inc.
MetaOptics Inc. is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in mobile, AR/VR, and automotive. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance, reliable optics for today’s most innovative technology brands.
Vilota Pte Ltd
Vilota solves localisation challenges in the mining, construction, robotics and mobility industries. We design and manufacture Visual Positioning Systems (VPS) which output precise position without GNSS, extending the limitations of localisation in obstructed & indoor environments.
South Korea
BanyaAI Inc.
BanyaAI provides industry-specific expert LLM-based LLMOps solutions that enable even non-developers to easily build AI agents. Its DAITION platform supports affordable fine-tuning without data leakage, serving clients in finance, manufacturing, commerce, and public sectors.
MAUM.AI, Inc.
MAUM.AI pioneers on-device AI with integrated speech, vision, and action foundation models. By deploying large language models on Qualcomm’s QCS6490 and fully utilizing its NPU, we enable fast, secure, and offline intelligence for smart devices across industries—from home IoT to robotics—without relying on cloud connectivity.
MOTOV. Co., Ltd.
Motov is an Urban Tech startup providing real-time urban insights by deploying 40+ mobility-based IoT sensors (21+ types) and lightweight Edge AI devices on vehicles, collecting over 70 types of urban data. Motov drives smart-city innovation, digital outdoor advertising, next-gen CITS, and fleet management solutions through AI-powered urban computing.
SAKAK Inc.
SAKAK’s AI is hyper-personalized AI agents operating on a device with advanced federated learning. It enables enterprises to deliver highly personalized AI experiences while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the model continuously learns and optimizes with individual user preferences and behaviors, enabling dynamic and personalized AI adaptation.
SqueezeBits Inc.
SqueezeBits optimizes and compresses AI models for fast, efficient deployment.With our toolkits, ‘OwLite’ developers can easily compress AI models across edge and cloud, enhancing AI accessibility and performance.
