Advancing ASEAN Together: GenAI Fund at One ASEAN Startup Award 2025 on AI and Sustainability

On May 23, our Partner Kai Yong Kang, represented GenAI Fund at the first pre-event of the One ASEAN Startup Award 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City — alongside 130+ changemakers shaping Southeast Asia’s innovation landscape.

Judging the Future: AI Startup Pitches

Kai joined the judging panel for the AI startup pitches and was energized by the creativity and ambition of the founders.
🏆 Congratulations to:
• Pixel ML – Winner, AI Category
• NetZero Pallet – Winner, Zero Emission Category

Panel Discussion: AI and Sustainability

Kai also spoke on the AI & Sustainability panel with Tanya Shariff, Von Leong, Sheila Teta Carina, Suzairi Abdul Rahman, and Tuan P., where the group tackled how AI can help save the planet — and the bottom line.

One key insight: the intersection of AI and climate holds enormous promise, but early and active enterprise collaboration is essential to turning potential into real-world impact.

Thank You to Organizers

Special thanks to ERIA Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy Centre (E-DISC), Hiroshi Ishikawa, and Masatoshi Ono for an inspiring and well-curated event.