Southeast Asia Tech Immersion Mission
Chart your success in Southeast Asia
A 9-day tech immersion mission across Southeast Asia to meet with founders and investors.
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A free program for tech startups and investors in Sydney's Tech Central.
Connect with SEA's tech ecosystem, including startups, venture capitalists and family offices.
Apply now to join the 2025 cohort
The largest population in Southeast Asia with a rapidly growing middle class and tech sector.
281m total population
11 unicorns in the last decade
2nd largest VC market in SEA
Home to SEA's largest family offices, VCs and syndicates. A perfect base for SEA expansion.
Regional base for 700+ family offices
4000+ tech startups based in SG
5th wealthiest country per capita
One of Australia's fastest growing trading partners and home to a large pool of tech talent.
US$1.4bn startup investment made in 2021
US$440m revenue for business outsourcing industry
Fastest growing digital economy in SEA
Who is this program for?
Not in Tech Central? Contact us to discuss your eligibility.
Tech founder
Looking for first movers' advantage in SEA growth markets.
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Post-MVP company with globally competitive edge
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Minimum team size of 3 employees
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Looking to understand your commercial opportunities in SEA
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Wanting to build an initial network of partners in the region
Investor
Looking to understand the opportunities across SEA growth markets.
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Globally-oriented VC investor, family office or angel syndicate
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Looking for new investment opportunities in SEA
3
Wanting to understand new growth markets for your portfolio companies
4
Wanting to build an initial network of partners in the region
Validate you opportunity and work with a mentor to create your market-entry strategy based on tried-and-tested frameworks. Consolidate your knowledge with resources and educational masterclass recordings.
A 9-day intensive program that introduces the participants to potential partners, investors, government representatives and startup ecosystem players across Southeast Asia.Day 0: Travel (weekend)
Day 1-3: Jakarta, Indonesia
Day 3-5: Singapore, Singapore
Day 6-7: Free time & travel (weekend)
Day 8-9: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A full day-to-day agenda will be provided.
During the mission, we will aim to connect the participants with, amongst others:
Venture capital investors
Regionally based investors that invest across SEA, such as Sequoia and Arkblu Capital.
Successful local and international startups
Australian and international startups active in the local market and homegrown tech startups.
Australian organisations active locally
Australian Chambers of Commerce, international trade agencies such as Investment NSW, Austrade and
How it works
By the end of the program, you will have:
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A stronger understanding of the tech ecosystems in SEA, with focus on Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia
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Increased access to capital, dealflow and customers in Southeast Asia
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Grown your network of country experts, government representatives and service providers
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Created a competitive market-entry strategy for Australia
Program cost:
Free
Participants are required to fund their own travel and accommodation expenses. There are no additional costs to participate.
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