The shortlist startups of Qualcomm AI Program for Innovators 2025 - APAC

 

Japan

Singapore

AI SEER

Facticity.AI is a real-time AI fact-checking platform that verifies text, images, and videos with traceable, statement-level accuracy—helping individuals and enterprises combat misinformation across 100+ languages.

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BIORITHM

Founded by doctors and engineers, Biorithm is a medical technology start-up from Nanyang Technological University. We aim to improve maternal healthcare by using digital health, advanced sensors, and data science to support clinical decisions, improve access, ensure safety, and provide affordable, preventive care tailored to each woman’s needs.

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LingoAI

LingoAI builds multilingual AI models and community-owned language data infrastructures. Our flagship device, LingoPod, enables voice data collection in underrepresented languages. By integrating Web3.0 protocol and AI, we empower communities to preserve, monetize, and govern their linguistic data—fueling inclusive AI development across Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Global South.

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MetaOptics

MetaOptics Inc. is a leading-edge semiconductor optics company pioneering glass-based metalens solutions enhanced by AI-driven image processing. Using advanced optical design and a scalable 12-inch DUV lithography process, it powers next-generation applications in mobile, AR/VR, and automotive. Headquartered in Singapore, MetaOptics aims to deliver high-performance, reliable optics for today’s most innovative technology brands.

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Vilota

Vilota solves localisation challenges in the mining, construction, robotics and mobility industries. We design and manufacture Visual Positioning Systems (VPS) which output precise position without GNSS, extending the limitations of localisation in obstructed & indoor environments. 

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South Korea

BanyaAI

BanyaAI provides industry-specific expert LLM-based LLMOps solutions that enable even non-developers to easily build AI agents. Its DAITION platform supports affordable fine-tuning without data leakage, serving clients in finance, manufacturing, commerce, and public sectors

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MAUM.AI

MAUM.AI pioneers on-device AI with integrated speech, vision, and action foundation models. By deploying large language models on Qualcomm’s QCS6490 and fully utilizing its NPU, we enable fast, secure, and offline intelligence for smart devices across industries—from home IoT to robotics—without relying on cloud connectivity.

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MOTOV

Motov is an Urban Tech startup providing real-time urban insights by deploying 40+ mobility-based IoT sensors (21+ types) and lightweight Edge AI devices on vehicles, collecting over 70 types of urban data. Motov drives smart-city innovation, digital outdoor advertising, next-gen CITS, and fleet management solutions through AI-powered urban computing.

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SAKAK

SAKAK’s AI is hyper-personalized AI agents operating on a device with advanced federated learning. It enables enterprises to deliver highly personalized AI experiences while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the model continuously learns and optimizes with individual user preferences and behaviors, enabling dynamic and personalized AI adaptation.

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SqueezeBits

SqueezeBits optimizes and compresses AI models for fast, efficient deployment.

With our toolkits, 'OwLite' developers can easily compress AI models across edge and cloud, enhancing AI accessibility and performance.

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