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An AI operating system for anyone building innovation ecosystems.

InnovNation helps universities, governments, accelerators, venture studios, and ecosystem enablers design and run better innovation and entrepreneurship programs, support founders and researchers, and track impact with confidence - all in one system.

Built by practitioners. Trusted across Asia.

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Understand how InnovNation supports programs, people, and outcomes - in one system.

Built For

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    Universities

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    Governments

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    Ecosystem Enablers

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    Accelerators and Venture Studios

If this sounds like your institution, let’s talk.

InnovNation is designed for organizations that want more than activity reports - they want clarity, coordination, and outcomes.

See how universities, accelerators, venture studios, ecosystem enablers and public agencies are using InnovNation to:
• run better programs
• support founders and researchers
• track impact with confidence

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How It Works

The AI Enabled Incubator-in-a-Box

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1. Import Student and Startup Cohorts Seamlessly

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3. Find Industry and Country Specific Challenge Statements

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5. Unlock Investments, Grants, and Essential Startup Services

4. Connect with Top Global Experts and Startup Mentors

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6. Consult SMART Sherpa™, your personal AI Startup Consultant

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2. Explore Courses, Podcasts, Blogs, etc. to Master Startup Expertise

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Meet SMART Sherpa™ - Your AI Startup Mentor

At the heart of InnovNation lies SMART Sherpa™ - your intelligent companion that helps founders and program teams make smarter, faster decisions across their startup journey.

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    1. Personal Startup Guidance

    What it does: SMART Sherpa™ analyzes a founder’s goals, milestones, and progress to offer contextual advice, resources, and next-step nudges.

    Result: Founders get timely, relevant guidance, without waiting for office hours.

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    2. On-Demand Knowledge, When It Matters

    What it does: Provides instant answers and recommendations drawn from InnovNation’s library of courses, frameworks, templates, playbooks, and case studies.

    Result: Teams access personalized learning, reduce time searching, and act with greater confidence.

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    3. Mentor + Machine Collaboration

    What it does: Bridges human mentors and AI insights, combining empathy, experience, and data. SMART Sherpa™ highlights where mentors can add the most value.

    Result: Stronger mentor relationships. Better outcomes for founders.

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    4. Always Learning, Always Secure

    What it does: Continuously improves recommendations using anonymised usage data, while maintaining privacy and regulatory compliance.

    Result: Every new program becomes smarter and more personalized.

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Our Solutions

A unified platform and playbook for building and scaling innovation ecosystems - powered by AI, automation, and real-world experience.

  • Run your ecosystem from intake to impact on one AI-enabled platform.

    Key Features:

    • Manage applications, cohorts, mentors, and events

    • Integrated learning, assessment, and credentialing tools

    • Built-in AI Powered startup consultant, SMART Sherpa™

    • Leaderboard and analytics to measure engagement, impact and outcomes

    • Secure, API-ready, multi-tenant architecture

  • We equip faculty, researchers, and university leaders with the mindset, frameworks, and tools to build sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation programs.

    Key Outcomes:

    • Train-the-trainer programs for entrepreneurship educators

    • Curriculum and framework design for I&E initiatives

    • Exposure visits and immersion programs across ASEAN

    • Research commercialization and spinout readiness support

  • We help governments, universities, and innovation agencies craft actionable strategies that build startup pipelines and strengthen national innovation systems.

    Key Features:

    • National and institutional innovation strategy development

    • Ecosystem design and impact frameworks

    • Funding and incentive program structuring

    • Cross-border collaboration and benchmarking studies

  • Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a mid-career individual seeking a fresh start, our programs offer practical tools and mentorship to help you turn ideas into ventures.

    Key Features:

    • Step-by-step startup bootcamps and accelerators

    • Access to mentors, investors, and corporate partners

    • Business validation, fundraising, and go-to-market support

    • Inclusive programs designed for diverse founder journeys

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Choose Your Spark

Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, each tier on InnovNation, unlocks a new level of access, knowledge, and mentorship designed to take your ideas from spark to scale.

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IGNITE

Free

For explorers and early-stage dreamers.

Get plugged into a thriving global community of innovators, founders, and changemakers - and never miss a spark of what’s shaping the future.

You’ll Get:

  • Access to the Global InnovNation Community of founders

  • Weekly Startup News, Reports, and Trend Briefs

  • Unlimited access to Blogs, Podcasts & Insights Library

  • Updates on Global Startup Events & Calls for Applications

  • Access to Internship Opportunities with startups

Perfect for: Students, first-time founders, academia and anyone curious about the startup world.

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FUEL

Get A Quote

For founders ready to turn ideas into action.

Level up with the tools, insights, and AI guidance to move from learning to building.

Everything in IGNITE, plus:

  • Full access to All InnovNation Courses

  • Industry & Country Challenge Statements to test your ideas

  • Access to SMART Sherpa™ - your AI mentor for startup advice 24/7

  • Research Commercialization Boards connecting ideas to markets

  • Startup Internship Board - connect with global founders

  • Updates on Global Startup Competitions and innovation sprints

Perfect for: Aspiring founders, university innovators, and early-stage teams building their first venture.

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LAUNCH

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For serious founders ready to scale with expert support.

Join an exclusive circle of mentors, investors, and startup enablers who can help you transform traction into global success.

Everything in FUEL, plus:

  • Access to Academic and Industry Mentors (real experts, not bots)

  • Tailored Startup Services - legal, financial, branding, and GTM

  • Curated Investor Lists & Fundraising Tools

  • Entry pathways to Top Incubators & Accelerators across Asia

  • Exclusive invitations to Demo Days & Pitch Opportunities

Perfect for: Founders seeking growth capital, expert mentorship, and expansion support.

Ready to make your ecosystem measurable and scalable?

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