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Southeast Asia (SEA) Enterprise Tech Launchpad

Launched by Big Sky Capital & Partnered with Guide.Works

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A high-intensity localisation bootcamp and enterprise technology sprint enabled by GUIDE, a pan-Asia venture programme and advisory platform. Drawing on deep local market knowledge across corporate, enterprise and institutional sales, marketing and entrepreneurship, participants gain direct, first-person exposure to SEA product-market dynamics, all supported by curated local network access to compress growth timelines and reduce scaling risk. Each cohort is limited to 10 startups (2 representatives per company), delivered as a hybrid programme based in the Asia School of Business, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Introduction

SEA Enterprise Tech Launchpad is a 6-week programme designed to accelerate the softlanding of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan enterprise tech ventures into Southeast Asian markets through B2B go-to-market advisory, corporate-startup matching, product localisation, and accelerated commercial engagements. The programme is launched by Big Sky Capital, a global VC firm focused on early-stage enterprise AI and B2B software companies which also operates the latest Southeast Asia regional chapter of the Central Asian Innovation Hub, an international initiative backed by Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan.

Key Programme Features

- B2B go-to-market advisory workshops- Corporate-startup curated problem-solution matching- Technology and product adaptation for SEA markets- Accelerated POC and commercial engagements

Problem Statements

Onay Oqu
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Onay Oqu

Onay Oqu is an artificial intelligence AI infrastructure software platform built for the educational sector and STEM learning ecosystems. The Onay Oqu suite of solutions transforms top-tier institutional curriculum and educator methodology into scalable, interactive AI Tutors to solve structural teacher shortages and bridge educational equity gaps. It offers educational institutions advanced vertical AI capabilities—including proprietary multimodal architecture that processes text, voice, and handwritten problem-solving recognition—to deliver hyper-personalized 1-on-1 tutoring at a fraction of traditional offline costs. Through its specialized "Teacher Studio" onboarding environment, the platform enables educational organizations to securely clone their pedagogical IP and build entirely new, scalable digital revenue streams without increasing the physical workload of their human teaching staff. Onay Oqu is founded by a team of education program managers, data specialists, and senior product leaders with an extensive track record in high-load EdTech operations, classroom teaching, and banking-grade software product management. Onay Oqu has validated its deployment model through a major strategic partnership with Kazakhstan's premier flagship STEM school network, NIS Medeu Almaty. Today, the platform operates a live multi-channel ecosystem (including native mobile applications and encrypted messaging channels) serving hundreds of active users, and is positioned to scale its white-labeled AI educational infrastructure across international school networks and corporate development programs.
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Roadone.ai
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Roadone.ai

Roadone.ai offers an automated infrastructure platform built for the commercial fleet and logistics industry. Roadone.ai's suite of solutions automates fueling, charging, and cross-border payment workflows to eliminate operational inefficiencies, credit misuse, and fuel fraud. It offers fleet managers advanced intelligence functions, including real-time telematics integration, a hands-free AI Voice Assistant for driver routing, and proprietary R1.PRO 360 hardware-software anti-siphoning guards for absolute asset protection. The platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing corporate ERP and digital twin architectures, helping logistics teams transition toward fully transparent, fraud-proof, and automated data management approaches. Roadone.ai is founded by a seasoned team of technology and enterprise sales veterans with over 15 years of deep industry experience in scaling technical systems and managing complex corporate portfolios. Roadone.ai operates a robust "Silkway Project" network across Europe and Central Asia with over 29,800 integrated stations. Today, the companyʼs enterprise-grade infrastructure is actively scaling to serve major international logistics, urban transit, and autonomous fleet providers.
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BEST Vision
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BEST Vision

BEST Vision is a AI-based software firm that focuses on computer vision ecosystem built for heavy industry and manufacturing safety. BEST Visionʼs suite of solutions processes raw data from multiple sources—including fixed CCTV networks, smart wearable helmets, audio feeds, and IoT sensors—to reduce operational downtime and prevent workplace incidents. It offers health, safety, and environment ( HSE ) directors advanced intelligence functions, including real-time video analytics, automated compliance reporting, and an on-site AI/LLM assistant that delivers instant voice diagnostics directly to field personnel. The platform operates without disrupting daily asset workflows, supporting corporate ESG compliance and enhancing operational predictability through automated, interpretative data analysis. BEST Vision is founded by industrial AI and mining technology pioneers, bringing deep technical experience in high-load software engineering and enterprise infrastructure design. BEST Vision has deployed its AI safety modules across major infrastructure, construction, and power generation enterprises, including signed corporate agreements with regional energy and gas utilities like Samruk Energy, QazaqGaz, and KEGOC.
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Rock Rigid Intelligence
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Rock Rigid Intelligence

Rock Rigid Intelligenceʼs Derek Suite is a production data intelligence platform for upstream oil and gas operators. It helps reduce production allocation errors, stale multiphase meter calibrations, and inconsistencies in daily production figures. The platform brings together real-time historian data from systems such as DCS, SCADA, and AVEVA PI with physics-based and machine learning models. Its key modules support mass balance reconciliation, virtual multiphase flow metering, anomaly detection, and continuous well surveillance across production systems and manifolds. Derek Suite also includes a low-code engine that allows production and data engineers to build calculation modules without intensive coding. Its AI-assisted workflows can convert technical documents, formulas, and natural-language requirements into deployable calculation modules, helping reduce engineering turnaround time. The platform is currently used in major upstream projects in in Kazakhstan, including Karachaganak (operated by Shell, Eni, Chevron, LUKOIL, and KMG) and the North Caspian / Kashagan (operated by Shell, Eni, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, CNPC, Inpex, and KMG ), with active engagements at PDO ( Oman ) and ADNOC ( UAE ). Rock Rigid is founded by engineers and technologists drawn from international service companies, major operating companies, with field-deployed experience in production engineering, multiphase metrology, and enterprise data architecture.
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TASS Vision
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TASS Vision

TASS Vision is a visual-based AI technology company that helps brands and retailers turn retail store videos into revenue opportunities by capitalising on visual data for people analytics and shelf analytics. TASS Vision offers Vitrac, a people analytics solution, and Sitrac, a shelf and operations analytics solution. Vitrac works with existing CCTV systems to turn 24/7 in-store shopper videos into customer behaviour analytics, including store-level footfall, funnel, shelf, and conversion data. To date, the solution has contributed to 54% store-based revenue growth, with an average 7% increase in conversion rate. TASS Vision uses edge processing to enable zero-latency analytics while reducing the need for large cloud or on-premise data storage. The same technology can also be deployed through Sitrac to support operational compliance and provide chain-wide visibility across retail outlets. Local chains of global brands like Dyson, Samsung, BSH, LC Waikiki, BOSE and Penti in Peru, Turkey and Uzbekistan uses Tass Vision to improve their retail revenues and operations.
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Eligibility

Revenue-generating B2B enterprise tech startups or scaleups
Incorporated in Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan and/or operated by Kazakhstani and Uzbeks founding team
Clear intent to scale into SEA with early indicators of product-market fit for the regional enterprise market

Challenge Timeline

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June 8 - July 25, 2026

1st Landing (In-Person)
2
June 12 - July 19, 2026

Hybrid Support (Remote)
3
July 20 - 25, 2026

2nd Revisit (In-Person)

Contact

Guide.Works

https://www.guide.works/

Big Sky Capital

https://bigskycapital.vc

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