Shape
what comes
next.
A 12-week fully online fellowship for emerging leaders across ASEAN, where AI meets policy, community, and real-world impact.
Bridging the AI skills gap across Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia isn't waiting for AI to arrive. It's already here. AI for Asia trains the next wave of ASEAN leaders to shape how it's built, governed, and deployed across the region.
Fellows learn from industry leaders, UN officials, and policy makers through live sessions, mentorship, and a capstone project they actually ship.
Expert Mentors
Live sessions with industry leaders, UN officials, and policy makers shaping AI governance across the region.
Cohort Network
Cross-border connections with emerging leaders from 12 ASEAN nations and South Korea.
Capstone Projects
Ship real AI solutions addressing pressing challenges across Southeast Asian communities.
Six areas of work.
The AI for Asia Fellowship isn't built around a single idea of what AI should do. Fellows work across six interconnected areas, AI literacy, policy and ethics, workforce development, research, innovation, and community, each one essential to building a future where AI works for everyone in the region, not just a few.
One region.
One movement.
New voices, soon.
The 2026 cohort brings in a new class of speakers; founders building AI tools in Southeast Asia, policymakers at the table where decisions get made, and researchers asking the questions that matter. Lineup dropping soon.
Past voices.
Meet the Founders
The visionaries driving AI opportunity across Southeast Asia.
Guided by experience
Leaders who help shape the direction of AI for Asia.
Voices shaping tomorrow.
The 2025 Outstanding Fellows came in as changemakers and left as a community. From policy to product, from Manila to Singapore, they're the proof that responsible AI in Asia isn't a distant goal, it's already being built.
Carrisa Tehputri
Jakarta, Indonesia
“ASEAN must decide: act independently — or rise as one.”
Jupiter D. Cabig Jr.
Manila, Philippines
“Government can shape vibrant AI startup ecosystems.”
Dylan Joseph Gonzales
Manila, Philippines
“AI is multisectoral — and must be ethical for community.”
Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang
Hanoi, Vietnam
“Governance and workforce adaptation must move in parallel.”
Shine Min Kha
Yangon, Myanmar
“Leadership is the key skill of the AI-driven era.”
Ahmad Habibulloh
Taipei, Taiwan
“AI governance must serve communities across ASEAN.”
Hanazel Superal
Manila, Philippines
“Technology should bridge gaps, not widen them.”
Lee Zhao Yi Charles
Singapore, Singapore
“Building AI that reflects our shared humanity.”
Rustam Shariq Mujtaba
Singapore, Singapore
“Policy and innovation must evolve together.”
Yu Wai Wai Khine
Bangkok, Thailand
“Inclusive AI starts with diverse voices.”
Across Southeast Asia.
The 2025 cohort brought together fellows from every corner of the region, from Bandar Seri Begawan to Jakarta, Phnom Penh to Manila. Different countries, different languages, different challenges. One shared conviction: that AI in Asia should be built by the people who actually live here.
Arif Syahmi
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
DK Ummi Nurazila Azzayaty PG Hassanal Ali Saifuddin
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Medialin Elrna Anak Mukan
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Nurfarah Aliaa Binti Haji Suhaimi
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
Hongchhay Chheng
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Layhok Leng
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Livhoung Hour
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Pichsereyvathanak Khy
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Carrisa Tehputri
Jakarta, Indonesia
Edwinsyah Umasugi
Jayapura, Indonesia
Elena Thompson
Jakarta, Indonesia
Fabiandika Nawfal Azzarel
Jakarta, Indonesia
What's next.
The 2025 cohort was just the beginning. Here's where AI for Asia goes from here.
Expand
Reaching all 11 ASEAN nations, ensuring no country is left out of Asia's AI moment.
Deepen
Forging partnerships with industry and academia to turn ideas into real impact.
Sustain
Keeping the network alive and building, long after the fellowship ends.
Be part of
the next cohort.
Applications open for fellows, partners, and speakers across ASEAN.
From the feed.
Jun 18, 2026
You asked for more time. Here it is. ⏳ The AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 application deadline has officially been extended! And we didn't just extend the deadline, here's everything you need to know before you apply: 🌏 Who can apply? The fellowship is primarily open to citizens and residents of ASEAN Member States and South Korea. If you're from another country, you're still welcome to apply — accepted applicants outside these countries may participate as Observers, with access to learning sessions and selected fellowship activities. 🎂 What's the age requirement? We've expanded eligibility to applicants 18 to 35 years old. 📋 What if I don't meet every requirement? Apply anyway. We evaluate applications holistically. 💸 How much does it cost? Application and participation are completely free. 👉 Apply now: form.typeform.com/to/NOTrA2Qg
Jun 15, 2026
That customer service job you interned for last summer? AI handles it now. The data entry roles your classmates applied to after graduation? Automated. The graphic design freelance gigs? Platforms like Canva AI and Adobe Firefly just cut the barrier to entry in half. 164 million workers across Southeast Asia are in jobs being disrupted by AI right now, not in 10 years. Now. This isn't about fear. It's about who gets to be on the building side of this shift instead of the receiving end. AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 is 12 weeks of learning how AI actually works, who controls it, and how to lead in a world it's reshaping. No engineering degree. No coding background. Just you, 120 fellows from 12 countries, and the drive to show up. Applications close June 20, 2026. Source: Access Partnership & Google, Future of Work in Asia-Pacific, 2024
Jun 12, 2026
These are the voices of AI for Asia 2025's outstanding fellows. 🌏 From Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar — young people who came in curious and left with a perspective that's already shaping how they see AI, governance, and their role in the region. Swipe through what they had to say. 👉 Then ask yourself: what would your take be after 12 weeks in this program? AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 is open now. 120 spots. 12 countries. Fully online. No tech background needed. Deadline: June 20, 2026 | 11:59 PM GMT+8
Jun 10, 2026
You've heard about AI. But are you actually ready to lead in it? 🌏 The AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 is where that changes. Swipe through and here's what you're really signing up for. Think critically. Lead responsibly — Learn how AI actually works, who it serves, and how to govern it ethically. 120 fellows. 12 countries. 1 shared mission — Your ASEAN network starts here, and outlasts the program. Build for what's next — Turn AI knowledge into real skills and real opportunities for your career and your community. Your idea, your stage, your impact — Work on a capstone project tackling a real-world problem and pitch it to an actual audience. 12 weeks. Fully online. Ages 18–30. No tech background needed. Don't just adapt to the future of AI, help shape it. ⏳ Deadline: June 20, 2026 | 11:59 PM GMT+8
Jun 8, 2026
Be honest, how many of these are you? 👇 Because if you've ever wondered how AI actually works, who's building it, and whether someone like you belongs in that conversation, this fellowship was made for you. AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 is looking for emerging leaders from across ASEAN and South Korea who are ready to understand AI, lead with it, and shape what comes next. No engineering degree. No coding experience. Just curiosity and the drive to lead. Applications close June 20, 2026 | 11:59 PM GMT+8
Jun 5, 2026
You've been seeing us on your feed. Here's what AI for Asia actually is. 👇 AI for Asia Fellowship 2026 is where 120 young people from across ASEAN and South Korea spend 12 weeks becoming the generation that actually leads Asia's AI future. No tech background needed. Just curiosity and the drive to show up. Swipe to see what you walk away with. 👉 Think you qualify? Ages 18–30. Open to all ASEAN member states + South Korea. Developed by Siklab Pilipinas and supported by the National Youth Council Singapore. If this sounds like you, apply now! ⏳ Deadline: June 20, 2026 | 11:59 PM GMT+8