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AppWorks Accelerator #30 Demo Day: AI & Web3 Startups Lead the Way
On June 17, 2025, AppWorks hosted its 30th Accelerator Demo Day—marking a major milestone: 15 years since the program first launched in 2010. From humble beginnings during a difficult era for Taiwan’s startup ecosystem, AppWorks has grown into one of Asia’s most influential founder networks. The accelerator was co-founded by Jamie Lin, a former founder turned investor, who launched AppWorks with the belief that entrepreneurship could be a key driver of economic renewal.
As of today, the AppWorks ecosystem includes 624 active startups and 2,029 founders, spanning seven major markets: Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, and Hong Kong. These companies have collectively generated US$16.3 billion in annual revenue, raised US$6.6 billion in funding, and created 27,000 jobs.
This year’s Demo Day, a joint showcase with Wistron Accelerator #8 featured 24 startups from Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, and beyond, highlighting how founders are using AI, blockchain, agentic infrastructure, and deep tech to tackle real-world problems and scale regionally from day one.
Notably, over 30% of the teams in this batch are led by serial entrepreneurs, reflecting the depth of founder experience in the community.
AppWorks continues to serve not only as a launchpad, but also as a long-term founder community, where alumni return to mentor, invest, and collaborate across generations.
AppWorks #30 Startups
Web3 & Agentic Infrastructure:
- (SG) Ali Hassan, Omo Protocol – PyTorch-based L1 blockchain infrastructure tailored for deploying and orchestrating AI agents in decentralized systems
- (TW) Austin Chien, Yei Finance – Cross-chain DeFi liquidity platform with over US$500M in deposits
- (IN) Chiraag Kapil, Moonshot – Research OS for family offices and funds, powered by intelligent AI agents to monitor and analyze markets
Cybersecurity & AI Tools:
- (ID) David Samuel, Peris.ai – AI-powered cybersecurity automation platform for enterprises in Southeast Asia
- (SG) Dylan Tan, Replyr – Full-stack AI sales agent built into WhatsApp with 20+ specialized AI agents for business use
- (SG) Harprem Doowa, Eazy Digital – AI-powered distribution and onboarding platform for insurers and brokers in Southeast Asia
Industrial, Deep Tech & Smart Infrastructure:
- (SG) Mark Lim, Aliena – Electric propulsion engines for low-Earth orbit satellites, enabling high-resolution data collection
- (HK) Ocean Ng, Mapxus – Hardware-free 3D indoor mapping platform using Wi-Fi and AI for real-time indoor navigation
- (JP) Brandon Possin, Merito – DeSci platform accelerating commercialization of university-led deep tech via decentralized capital networks
Education, Design, and Emotional Tech:
- (HK) Joanna Chen, NarrativeAI – Fashion design assistant that converts sketches into production-ready spec sheets in 90 seconds
- (SG) Joseph Telfer, TopSchool.ai – Custom AI agent platform for schools, aligned with curriculum and compliance standards
- (KR) Yuri Choi, Sentimint – Emotional memory device infrastructure using AI, haptics, and secure digital storage
Marketing & Creator Tools:
- (SG) Tarun Valecha, Mezink – AI-powered SaaS platform for ROI-based influencer marketing and brand amplification
- (TW) Luna Chen, QuickGen AI – 30-second AI tool builder for marketers to collect leads and create campaign assets
- (TW) Allen Yu, Toii Games – Immersive AR game studio reimagining location-based storytelling using popular IPs
Consumer Tech & Vertical Communities:
- (TW) Book Su, Diverout – Apple Watch dive computer with a built-in diver community and over 100,000 user-submitted dive logs
- (VN) Duong Tuan Nguyen, CarNow – Multi-functional used car platform offering inventory, financing, and deal-closing tools for dealerships
- (TW) Moses Chang, CocoMart – Restaurant-focused SaaS platform digitizing procurement and streamlining supplier management
Wistron Accelerator Batch #8 Startups
- (SG) Niyam AI – Enterprise AI for real-time material risk monitoring across supply chains using BOM scanning and PLM integrations
- (US) Barn Owl Technologies – Remote pest monitoring for farms with plug-and-play IoT sensors
- (TW) LargitData – Enterprise-grade GenAI platform for real-time data processing and AI observability
- (TW) BRICKS – No-code AI interface builder for retail and F&B chains, enabling rapid deployment
- (TW) POD Innovation – Railway safety system
using radar, LiDAR, and 3D digital twin modeling to prevent real-time incidents
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