UNIIC DEMO DAY 2023

By fostering academic networking and offering a platform for academic research publication, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has also created a foundational platform for early-stage start-ups to showcase their ideas and for investors to scout new opportunities. These developments were recently brought to life by APU.

18 student teams from 11 universities spanning six countries participated in UNIIC Demo Day.

APU played host to the University Incubator Consortium (UNIIC) Demo Day 2023. This event took place from September 20 to 21 at APU’s campus within the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation (MRANTI) Park, located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.

UNIIC Demo Day was orchestrated by APU’s Enterprise@APU team. This event received sponsorship from the AIQ Group, International Institute of Innovation and Sustainability, and ant3.

APU holds the distinction of being the driving force behind the University Incubator Consortium, comprising 16 universities hailing from nine countries: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, South Africa, South Korea, India, and Malaysia. This year, APU not only hosted UNIIC Demo Day in an unprecedented manner but also welcomed the participation of 18 student teams from the following fellow members:

Tra Vinh University, Can Tho University, and Hung Vuong University from Vietnam. Universitas Trisakti, Universitas Indonesia, and Telkom University, Bandung from Indonesia. Palawan State University, and the Department of Science & Technology from the Philippines. National University of Cheasim Kamchaymear and Cambodia University of Technology & Science from Cambodia. Coimbatore Institute of Technology from India.

Dr. Ko Young Joo, President of ASIP, addressed the audience on Day 1 of UNIIC Demo Day.

On Day 1 of Demo Day, attendees received comprehensive insights from Dr. Ko Young Joo, President of ASIP, who shared his perspective on the knowledge and skills essential for future leaders in startup innovation. Additionally, student teams leveraged the opportunity to network with industry representatives and fine-tune their pitches and products, with their industry mentors also in attendance.

Day 2 marked the culmination of participants’ efforts as they presented their ideas and prototypes to a distinguished panel of judges. Mr. Lucas Tee, Co-founder of AIQ Group, inspired students to remain steadfast in pursuit of their dreams and goals.

Champion: Will and Way, Hung Vuong University

First runner-up: TamDan, Cambodia University of Technology & Science

Second runner-up: Creducent, Telkom University

Best Pitch: KarinKusine, Palawan State University