Inspire. Invest. Impact.
The Open Doors Mentorship Programme is building Asia’s next generation of AI talent – connecting emerging talent with experienced leaders, AI practitioners, researchers and industry experts to build capabilities, unlock opportunities and create pathways to the future.
Through mentoring and industry exposure, participants gain practical insights across AI strategy, business transformation, technology, research and innovation, while building the capabilities, perspectives and connections needed to navigate opportunities and shape their future.
Our ambition is simple: to connect 10 million mentees across Asia with future-ready leaders and AI experts across 10 core industries.
Open Doors creates structured mentoring pathways that help young people and professionals:
- Discover their strengths, interests and possibilities
- Connect with mentors and industry leaders
- Build future-ready skills and confidence
- Access networks, opportunities and real-world exposure
- Activate their potential to create impact for themselves and others
The Open Doors ecosystem is designed to support talent at different stages of their journey.
Six Pathways. One Purpose
| Pathway | Who It’s For | What We Help Them |
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Less-privileged students with
potential and interest in AI and
technology
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Discover potential.
Build confidence.
Access opportunities.
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SME owners & business leaders exploring AI for growth |
Discover AI opportunities.
Build capability.
Accelerate growth.
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Mid-career professionals, managers, engineers & developers building or advancing AI capabilities |
Advance careers.
Deepen expertise.
Expand industry networks. |
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University students, postgraduate researchers & early-career researchers in AI/ML |
Strengthen research.
Gain industry insight.
Turn ideas into innovation. |
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Working professionals combining AI/technology with business or domain expertise |
Bridge AI with business.
Connect technology to industry. Create real-world impact. |
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High-potential university & polytechnic students with leadership and technical potential |
Identify potential.
Build leadership.
Develop future AI leaders. |
Build Asia’s next generation of AI talent.
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