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Signals and lessons from real adoption work

What we learn from opportunity mapping, sourcing, and pilot execution across industries and public institutions.

Reports & insights

Research for the decisions shaping Southeast Asia's AI economy.

Evidence from the region's startups, builders, enterprises, and public institutions — designed to help leaders see what is changing and decide what to do next.

Cover of the ASEAN GenAI Startup Report 2024 by GenAI Fund, with a dark magenta and cyan burst graphic above the report title.
ASEAN AI EcosystemPublished 2024

ASEAN GenAI Startup Report 2024

A data-led view of more than 700 GenAI startups across ASEAN, covering country ecosystems, funding patterns, commercialization, and perspectives from founders, investors, government agencies, and technology leaders.

  • 700+ GenAI startups mapped across ASEAN
  • Country-level ecosystem and funding patterns
  • Founder, investor, government and technology-leader perspectives

What you'll learn

  • Where GenAI capability is concentrating across ASEAN markets
  • How regional startups are commercializing beyond pilots
  • Which segments enterprises and investors are prioritizing

For: Enterprise leaders · Investors · Government · Startup ecosystem builders

Title slide of the State of AI Builders in Southeast Asia 2026 Report by GenAI Fund, citing evidence from 2,719 approved builders across 55 countries.
AI Talent & Builder EcosystemPublished 2026

State of AI Builders in Southeast Asia 2026

A regional view of who is building AI, based on 2,719 approved builders across 55 countries, including their roles, experience, tool adoption, and the shift toward agentic workflows.

  • 2,719 approved builders profiled
  • 55 countries represented
  • Tool adoption and the shift toward agentic workflows

What you'll learn

  • What roles and experience levels make up the regional builder base
  • Which tools and workflows builders have standardized on
  • How agentic workflows are changing delivery expectations

For: Enterprise leaders · Policymakers · Technology teams · Ecosystem builders

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