MRANTI AI Connect Studio is an initiative comprising a workshop series to strengthen innovators’ capabilities to adopt and integrate AI into existing products and solutions. It provides practical exposure to AI strategy, technology readiness, data considerations, and deployment pathways, grounded in real-world industry opportunities.

Throughout the initiative, participants advancing to the next phase will receive hands-on training with AI toolkits and platforms to support integration and deployment.

The initiative is open to:

• Registered companies and startups
• Innovative companies adopting AI capabilities
• Post-revenue businesses with strong validated market fit
• Align with 10-10 MySTIE Framework
• Clear industry use case (eg; Life Sciences, (HealthTech, Agritech), Smart Cities, Intelligent Mobility, Smart Manufacturing)

No. Prior AI expertise is not mandatory. AI Connect Studio is designed to support companies at different stages of AI readiness, especially those looking to adopt AI for the first time or enhance existing capabilities.

The initiative aims to:

• Hands-on exposure to AI tools, platforms, and deployment pathways
• Practical learning in a real industry environment opportunities
• Bridges industry partners, technology providers and local adopters
• Prepares companies for pilot deployment and commercialisation

AI Connect Studio consists of two main phases:
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Phase 1: Workshop Series
Innovators will attend curated workshops covering:

• AI landscape and opportunities
• Technology discovery and demonstrations
• Industry challenges and opportunity areas
• Potential pathways for AI adoption and integration

Phase 2: Solution Development
Selected participants from Phase 1 will be required to submit an application form and AI Enhancement Proposal (5-slide deck). Shortlisted companies will proceed to Phase 2:

• Onboarding sessions
• Technology masterclasses
• Mentoring and technical guidance
• Solution development and refinement
• Industry validation and readiness preparation

Selection will follow this structure:

• 50 innovators for Phase 1 workshops (per series)
• Top 20 companies selected for Phase 2: Solution Development
• Top 10 companies shortlisted as finalists for AI Connect Demo Day 2026

Each company may nominate up to 2 representatives to participate.

There is no participation fee. Selected innovators progressing to Phase 2 may receive access to sponsored AI tools, platforms, and technical support during the solution development phase.

Selected applicants will be notified via email after the application review process is completed. The email will confirm your acceptance into the Studio Workshop Series, along with the relevant event details and participation information.

Because this is where your product gets its AI upgrade. AI Connect Studio helps you move from idea to execution, turning existing solutions into AI-powered market-ready innovations. You’ll get hands-on workshops, real industry use cases, expert guidance, and access to the right tech ecosystem to actually build and test your AI integration.

If you’re serious about staying competitive, scaling faster, and making your solution future-ready, this is the place to start.

Innovators may benefit from:

• AI-enhanced solutions ready for industry validation or deployment
• Opportunities for pilot testing and commercial adoption
• Exposure to industry stakeholders and potential partners
• Access to MRANTI’s broader commercialisation and fundraising ecosystem through AI Connect Ventures

Selection will be based on:

• Strength and relevance of the proposed solution opportunity
• Clarity of AI integration potential
• Commitment and engagement during Phase 1 workshops
• Feasibility and scalability of the AI-enhanced solution
• Potential industry and commercial value

The initiative is planned as follows:

• Phase 1 (Workshop Series): August
• Phase 2 (Solution Development): August - October
• Final AI Connect Demo Day will take place by November

All dates are tentative and subject to confirmation.

Applicants are required to submit an AI Enhancement Proposal (maximum 5-slide deck) focused on their product or solution that will integrate AI capabilities.

The submission should include:

• Company information
• Overview of existing product or prototype
• The key industry or environment opportunity being addressed
• Current solution overview
• AI enhancement plan (how AI will be integrated)
• Use case(s)
• Expected outcomes and value creation
• Support required

Interested companies may submit their application through the Register Now button on the AI Connect Studio section. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further instructions and next steps.

Exchange and Ventures are for deployment-ready companies that have incorporated AI capabilities into their solutions/products. Full criteria can be found on the main landing page for each section respectively

Kindly submit your interest via the Register Your Interest link provided in each section respectively, requesting information about your innovation, company, and your team. The AI Connect team will contact you directly upon your register of interest if you are eligible.

Thank you for your interest. Kindly email aiconnect@mranti.my and our team will get back to you.