Atlas (Accelerating Transformation & Linkage for Advancing Startups) was officially launched at Asia MirAI Day 2025 in Tokyo, marking a new era of cross-border collaboration among Asia Pacific startups.

This alliance brings together ecosystem leaders from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam to strengthen regional cooperation and drive innovation across the Asia Pacific.

Founders of Atlas and Their Vision for Regional Innovation

The alliance is founded by four leading ecosystem organizations: KUMPUL (Indonesia), TechShake (Philippines), Techsauce (Thailand), and InnoLab Asia (Vietnam).

Faye Wongso, Chairperson of KUMPUL and Co-founding Member of Atlas, stated, "This initiative unites ecosystem drivers, startups, and investors from multiple countries to explore market expansion opportunities throughout Asia Pacific and Japan."

She emphasized the importance of collaboration, saying, "We believe collaboration is the main fuel to accelerate real transformation. Through Atlas, we build strategic partnerships that open doors for local founders to reach global opportunities."

Atlas’s Commitment to Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Startup Ecosystem

Each founding member brings over a decade of experience in supporting startup growth, accelerating innovation adoption, and facilitating partnerships among entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and policymakers in the region.

The launch was symbolized by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the founding members: Faye Wongso (KUMPUL), Kotaro Adachi (TechShake), Oranuch (Mimee) Lerdsuwankij (Techsauce), and Cong-Thang Huynh (InnoLab Asia).

Atlas invites global stakeholders with aligned visions to join the alliance, underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive, impactful business landscape in Asia Pacific.

Planned Initiatives to Advance Startup Growth and Market Access

To fulfill its mission, Atlas will organize regional in-person events such as conferences, strategic meetings, and delegation visits.

It will also produce research and strategic insights to guide regional ecosystem development and operate market access acceleration programs to help startups enter international markets.

Initially, Atlas’s founding members will guide the alliance through a steering committee that sets strategic direction and growth roadmaps.

Starting from Q2 2025, Atlas will open membership to organizations with similar visions that meet specific criteria.

Membership Criteria Focused on Strategic Alignment and Impact

Prospective members must demonstrate strategic alignment with Atlas’s mission to support startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

They should possess relevant industry expertise, including investors, incubators, accelerators, coworking spaces, innovation centers, or government ecosystem supporters.

Faye added, "Lastly, they must commit to sustainability and long-term collaboration, with measurable impact in areas such as job creation, investment, and innovation programs."

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