K-AI Global IR Day 2026
K-AI Global IR Day 2026
Hear exciting pitches from 10 Korean AI & Deep Tech Companies on 22 Oct
Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KSC Singapore), in partnership with Asia Startup Network, invites you to join our K-AI Global IR Day 2026!
This is a lunchtime showcase connecting Singapore’s business and investment ecosystem with 10 promising, early to growth stage Korean AI and deep-tech companies exploring opportunities in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Over a focused programme of short pitches followed by a buffet networking lunch, discover new technologies, meet the founders behind them and explore potential opportunities for investment, pilots, commercial partnerships and market entry.
Whether you are looking for your next investment, technology partner, solution provider, pilot opportunity or cross-border collaboration, join us for a productive lunch Demo Day with founders and fellow ecosystem leaders.
🚀 10 Companies. 10 Pitches. Lunch & Connections.
Hear 5-minute pitches from 10 Korean companies working across:
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics & Automation
Industrial AI
Computer Vision
Smart Manufacturing
AgriTech & Smart Farming
Maritime & Cybersecurity
Climate & Environmental Technology
Data & Analytics
SaaS & Enterprise Solutions
Companies Presenting:
Hyperstar — An AI- powered influencer discovery and performance analysis solution that predicts influencer-marketing performance before a campaign runs. Hyperstar has over 10 million TikTok and Instagram creators on the platform.
InDataSystem — An AI-Acoustic Emission powered technologies 1) early fault detection to identify internal valve leakage for petrochemical industries and power stations for internal leakage, without shutdown or disassembly. 2) monitor low-speed, high-load industrial equipment.
DEEPVISIONS — a deep learning-based vision AI company specializing in air quality measurement via cameras and agricultural pest/disease detection, with POC across Kenya, Vietnam and Korea.
CYTUR — Provides maritime cybersecurity solutions for monitoring, detecting and managing cyber threats across operational vessels.
addd — an Vision AI-powered physical data platform that transforms real-world visual information into actionable data.
Quantit — AI-powered trading and quant research solutions for hedge funds across New York, Korea, Indonesia, and India.
GAUSSLAB — an energy intelligence and MRV SaaS for renewable energy forecasting, economic analysis and virtual power plant applications.
AVALVE — an AI-powered smart farming solutions that integrate intelligent farm monitoring and control with modular vertical farming systems, enabling year-round sustainable cultivation of Korean strawberries and other fruits, while generating data to train robotic hands for agricultural applications.
Nextlab — an industrial inspection equipment and enterprise platforms to improve inspection and operational processes.
Fieldro — a versatile field robots designed to operate seamlessly across both indoor and outdoor environments.
Fundraising stages: Seed, Pre-Series A and Series A
Who Should Attend?
💰 Investors, VCs & CVCs — Discover Korean AI and deep-tech companies raising from Seed to Series A.
🏢 Corporates & Industry Partners — Explore technologies that could address operational challenges, improve productivity or create new business opportunities.
🤝 Potential Customers & Pilot Partners — Meet founders directly and explore proof-of-concepts, pilots and commercial partnerships.
💡 Innovation & Technology Leaders — Discover emerging AI applications and technologies from Korea.
🌏 Market Access & Ecosystem Partners — Connect with companies seeking local partnerships and pathways into Singapore and Southeast Asia.
🏛️ Government, Trade & Industry Organisations — Meet companies exploring internationalisation and cross-border collaboration.
🏭 Distributors & System Integrators — Identify technologies that could complement your portfolio or serve your customers.
📅 Programme
Due to space constraint, venue will be shared upon approval of registration
10:30 AM — Registration
11:00 AM — Global IR Day Kick-off
11:05 AM — Keynote Speech by Park Soo-Seok, Regional Director, KOSME, Northeast Asia Regional Headquarters
11:10 AM — Sharing segment by Sze Hern Khoo — Senior Manager, IMDA
11:25 AM — Global IR Pitches: 10 K-AI Companies
10 companies × 5-minute pitches
12:30 PM — 🍽️ Buffet Lunch & Networking
Connect directly with the Korean founders, investors, corporate leaders and ecosystem partners over lunch.
2:00 PM — End of programme
Meet our Speakers
Guest of Honour:
Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME), Northeast Asia Regional Headquarters
Park Soo-Seok, Regional Director
Mr Park is Regional Director of KOSME’s Northeast Asia & ASEAN Headquarters, where he leads efforts to support the international growth and market expansion of Korean SMEs and startups across the region. Drawing on extensive leadership experience across KOSME in Korea and overseas, his work spans SME development, global business expansion, and cross-border market support, with a focus on helping Korean companies build sustainable pathways into international markets.
Sze Hern Khoo — Senior Manager, IMDA
Sze Hern is Senior Manager at IMDA, where he works at the intersection of Singapore’s public-sector innovation agenda and the global technology startup ecosystem. He identifies and evaluates high-growth technology companies, supports their commercialisation and international expansion, and builds partnerships with leading investors, accelerators, and ecosystem organisations across markets including China, Israel, Finland, and Estonia. His work spans AI, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, robotics, and IoT, with a focus on helping promising companies translate technical innovation into credible market traction and global growth.
Meet Our Investor Judges
Our 10 K-AI companies will pitch to experienced investors who will share their perspectives and feedback on the companies’ investment potential, market readiness and opportunities for regional growth.
Seah Wei Cong — AVP, Genting Ventures
Wei Cong is a global multi-market and multi-stage venture capitalist with 10 years of experience investing across the US, Europe, Greater China and Southeast Asia. He invests across sectors including AI, fintech, gaming, agritech, biotech and enterprise technology.
Carmen Yuen — CEO & Managing Partner, JIF Capital
Carmen is a seasoned venture capitalist and startup ecosystem leader with extensive experience investing in and supporting early-stage companies. She was previously General Partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India and has held investment roles within Singapore’s government-backed venture ecosyste
Organisers
Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME)
Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) is a government agency under Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups(MSS) dedicated to supporting the growth and global expansion of Korean SMEs and startups. KOSME provides financing, market-entry support, business development, and internationalisation programmes, connecting Korean companies with opportunities, partners, and networks in key markets worldwide.
K-Startup Center(KSC) Singapore
K-Startup Center(KSC) Singapore is operated by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups(MSS) and the Korea SMEs & Startups Agency(KOSME). It is the first Korean startup-supporting platform established in Southeast Asia. KSC Singapore plays a vital role as a Launchpad for Korean SMEs and Startups plugging into the startup ecosystem in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Event and Funding Partner
Asia Startup Network
Asia Startup Network (ASN) is a startup ecosystem platform of 5,000 founders, investors and corporate partners. We connect founders with the capital, expertise and networks they need to grow. Through investor connections, market access programmes, mentorship and curated ecosystem events, ASN supports startups in fundraising, business development and regional expansion across Asia. Read out more on www.asiastartupnetwork.com