Eleven high-potential Korean startups, BRYTN, CUBIG, Enhans, Hudson AI, Infofla, MTS Company, Sierra BASE, Glorang, NationA, Norma, and Bigwave Robotics, are showcasing their technologies following participation in the 2025 Korea IT Cooperation Center (KICC) ICT Growth Program. Funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (NIPA), and managed by the KICC in Singapore in partnership with Plug and Play, the program prepared these companies for expansion into the ASEAN and Oceania markets. This initiative culminates in a Demo Day co-hosted with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), bridging Korean innovation with regional demand.
KICC ICT Growth Program Overview
The 2025 KICC ICT Growth Program facilitated the participation of 11 Korean startups aiming to expand into the ASEAN and Oceania markets. Funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT and managed by KICC in Singapore with Plug and Play, the program provided expert mentorship, market entry support, and networking opportunities. These startups showcased their innovations at a Demo Day co-hosted with IMDA during Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH) 2025, seeking partnerships and investment.
The program involved a one-week market immersion in Singapore, including participation in the Plug and Play APAC Summit, business matching, and meetings with investors. Startups like Hudson AI (audio intelligence), Bigwave Robotics (RaaS), and Enhans (AI Agents) represent diverse sectors including ICT, AI, cybersecurity, and robotics. Business immersion activities also extended to Jakarta and Sydney, broadening the program’s regional reach beyond Singapore.
KICC Singapore, established in 2014, acts as a strategic hub for NIPA, promoting business opportunities between Korea and ASEAN countries in the ICT industry. The program aims to foster cross-border collaboration and strengthen the regional tech ecosystem, with KICC hoping these startups will grow into “unicorns” based on their experiences in Singapore, Australia, and Indonesia.
Participating Startup Company Profiles
The 2025 KICC ICT Growth Program showcased eleven Korean startups aiming to expand into ASEAN and Oceania markets. These companies, BRYTN, CUBIG, Enhans, Hudson AI, Infofla, MTS Company, Sierra BASE, Glorang, NationA, Norma, and Bigwave Robotics, represent diverse sectors including ICT, AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and digital education. The program included a market immersion week in Singapore, participation in the APAC Summit, and business matching sessions, all designed to bridge Korean technology with regional demand and facilitate partnerships.
Several startups presented specialized technologies. Norma Inc. pioneers quantum computing solutions, while Hudson AI focuses on cinematic-grade AI dubbing technology. Enhans develops AI Agents to automate workflows using a Data–Logic–Action framework, and Sierra BASE delivers 3D modeling and autonomous inspection solutions powered by drones and AI. These companies, along with the others, underwent a rigorous evaluation process to participate in the program.
The KICC ICT Growth Program aims to foster cross-border collaboration and strengthen the regional tech ecosystem. Startups participated in business immersion activities not only in Singapore but also planned trips to Jakarta and Sydney, extending the program’s reach. Mr. Yum Changyeol, Head of Singapore Office, KICC, expressed hope that these companies would grow into “unicorns” based on their experiences in these locations.
Program Activities and Market Immersion
The 2025 KICC ICT Growth Program facilitated a one-week market immersion for 11 Korean startups in Singapore, from October 23-31. This included participation in Plug and Play’s APAC Summit, business matching sessions, workshops, and meetings with local investors and stakeholders. The program aims to help these startups expand into the fast-growing ASEAN and Oceania markets, bridging Korean technology with regional demand. Following Singapore, business immersion activities are planned for Jakarta and Sydney, broadening the program’s reach.
The program’s culmination was a Demo Day co-hosted with IMDA at Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH) 2025. Featured startups represent diverse ICT sectors including AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and digital education – companies like Hudson AI, specializing in audio intelligence, and Bigwave Robotics, focused on RaaS (Robotics as a Service). Startups like Enhans and Norma are also highlighted, with Enhans developing AI Agents for automation and Norma pioneering quantum computing solutions.
KICC Singapore, established in 2014, serves as a strategic hub for promoting business opportunities between Korea and ASEAN countries in the ICT industry. The program emphasizes open innovation and digital transformation, fostering collaboration and strengthening the regional tech ecosystem. KICC hopes the 11 participating companies will grow into “unicorns” based on their experiences in Singapore, Australia, and Indonesia, after passing a “rigorous evaluation process.”
Regional Expansion and Collaboration
The 2025 KICC ICT Growth Program facilitated the expansion of 11 Korean startups into the ASEAN and Oceania markets. These companies participated in a program funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT and managed by the KICC in Singapore, in partnership with Plug and Play. A key component was a one-week market immersion in Singapore, including participation in the APAC Summit and meetings with investors, designed to bridge Korean technology with regional demand and explore partnership opportunities.
The program extended beyond Singapore with business immersion activities planned for Jakarta and Sydney, broadening the reach across ASEAN and Oceania. Startups like Hudson AI, Bigwave Robotics, and Enhans represent diverse sectors including AI, robotics, and cybersecurity. The initiative aims to foster cross-border collaboration and strengthen the regional tech ecosystem, with a goal of helping these companies grow into “unicorns” based on their experiences.
The Demo Day, co-hosted with IMDA, featured speeches highlighting Singapore’s innovation platform and opportunities for collaboration. Mr. Yum Changyeol of KICC stated the participating startups underwent a “rigorous evaluation process.” KICC Singapore, established in 2014, serves as a strategic hub for promoting business opportunities between Korea and ASEAN countries within the ICT industry, offering programs to aid expansion.
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