The One ASEAN Startup Award’s second pre-event, which will take place in Bangkok, is seeking exceptional startups working on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Zero Emission technologies while contributing to sustainable development in Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, and the Philippines.

Funding Organization: ERIA Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy Centre (E-DISC)

Award Categories:

• AI – Open to startups leveraging artificial intelligence in creating transformative solutions across various industries to solve complex problems, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation.
• Zero Emission – Open to startups with solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability, including renewable energy solutions, energy efficiency, as well as carbon capture and utilisation.

Eligibility:

• Startups must currently have or plan to establish business operations in Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, or the Philippines. There are no restrictions on based on the location of their headquarters.
• Startups should be at the Pre-Seed to Series B stage, with well-developed ideas regarding their minimum viable product.
• Startups must propose a research topic with a concrete action plan and show a willingness to work together with ERIA experts on research initiatives.

Benefits:

• Gain access to the E-DISC network to connect with key players in the ASEAN startup ecosystem, including national agencies from ASEAN member nations, venture capitalists (VCs), incubators, and large corporations.
• Receive an invitation to become an E-DISC research partner and contribute to report and white paper publication, including formulating policy recommendations.
• Pre-Event Prize: US$10,000 will be granted to the winner in each category as research funding, with a commitment to be an E-DISC research partner.
• Final-Event Prize: US$10,000 will be granted to the winner in each category as research funding, with a commitment to be an E-DISC research partner.

Application Process: Self or third-party nomination must be made online via the link provided on the website. Five startups will be selected as finalists for each category in each pre-event. The finalists will be invited to the pre-event to pitch their ideas in person. Each pitch must include a research proposal relevant to the chosen category.

Application Deadline: 29 June 2025

Further information: https://www.eria.org/research/call-for-proposals–one-asean-startup-award-2025

For more information, please contact
Ms. Panida Suwannatheerak
Ms. Mananchaya Pissaparn
Tel: 0 2470 9654
Email: researchfollowup@kmutt.ac.th