Meet the 10 Southeast Asian finalists demonstrating at EPiC 2024 in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has announced the 71 finalists that will demonstrate at its annual global Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) on April 26. Of these, 80 per cent are semi-international finalists and 20 per cent from Hong Kong.

The top startups were selected by judges from the regional semi-finals in Silicon Valley, Stuttgart, Singapore, and Hong Kong. They will battle for a chance to target the US$45 million investment to be arranged, up to US$5 million in HKSTP venture funding, US$240,000 in cash prizes, plus partnership opportunities.

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Below are the brief descriptions of the ten finalists from Southeast Asia.

Bizbaz (Singapore)

BizBaz is a technology company specialising in advanced AI, data analytics, and behavioural science solutions. It claims to have successfully transformed industries by leveraging cutting-edge technology to unlock valuable insights and intelligence.

Boost Capital (Singapore)

Boost is a white-labelled SaaS platform that allows banks to onboard customers via chat on WhatsApp/Facebook Messenger in five to ten minutes (no app download!). Chat offers a funnel for new clients to apply for loans, savings and other products.

Meson (Singapore)

Meson provides a comprehensive SDK/API suite (https://meson.to) for on-chain dApps to interoperate with users and digital assets from any chain, minimise the complexity of liquidity management, and maximise user outreach.

MoneyMatch (Malaysia)

MoneyMatch is a fintech firm specialising in cross-border payments. It claims to have processed over US$3.03 billion in cross-border trade (B2B) payments and individual (B2B2C) remittances across 121 countries, encompassing a diverse spectrum of 40+ currencies. At present, MoneyMatch operates in Malaysia, Brunei, and Australia.

Rey (Indonesia)

Rey is an integrated health insurtech firm that provides end-to-end health care in one subscription. Its platform combines health coverage with healthcare delivery — from preventive, curative, to rehabilitative– into a seamless experience. Launched in Indonesia in July 2022, it has acquired 10K+ paying members and generates US$1 million of ARR.

Smile API (Singapore)

Smile API provides user-authorised access to recent, comprehensive, verified employment data that is accessible in real-time from employment documents, HR and payroll systems, gig economy platforms, and social security systems through a single API.

Mushroom Material (Singapore)

It has developed a biodegradable, sustainable and compostable alternative to expanded polystyrene/Styrofoam. Its product provides the same protective properties as traditional Polystyrene, but it is 100 per cent home-compostable, meaning it can naturally degrade within months.

Civils.ai (Singapore)

Civils.ai helps construction companies know everything about their projects using AI agents for document automation. Developers and consultants use its cloud software to save time searching through thousands of their project documents to find information and track changes. Users can upload construction specifications, contracts, drawings and designs to Civils.ai, which can be synced with a document management system like a OneDrive folder, Autodesk construction cloud or Sharepoint. After files are synced, the tasks can be automated.

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Ultrack Technology (Malaysia)

Ultrack’s flagship property management solution, PropKita, aims to redefine residential living with an app and dashboard. The app encompasses a visitor management system complemented by a guardhouse hardware unit for seamless access control. Beyond this, PropKita offers features, including a panic button for emergency assistance, a direct intercom for swift communication, a real-time noticeboard for updates, and facility booking for convenient amenity reservations.

WaveScan Technologies (Singapore)

WaveScan develops 3D imaging scanner technology that integrates into automated platforms for high-resolution structural inspections. Its total technology comprises hardware and software, providing turnkey solutions for addressing the inspection needs of the Built Environment. It is a spin-off of A*STAR (Singapore’s National Research Agency).

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