As technology evolves, we empower talent to evolve with it.
About
Across Asia, demand for AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data centre talent is growing faster than the talent pipeline. At the same time, rapid technological change is outpacing education systems, leaving organisations struggling to find job-ready professionals and maximise their AI investments.
The Tri-Sector Digital Talent Catalyst brings together Government, Companies, and Social & Educational Organisations to bridge this gap through corporate mentorship, scholarships, and real-world learning.
Together, we’re building the next generation of AI and digital leaders for Singapore and Asia.
Our mission
To help prepare and equip Asian talents with the necessary mindset, skills and ecosystem support to take on critical roles in building Asia as a continent of technological and connectivity growth in the world.
Target audience
With a focus on high potential talents who wants more for themselves, this project strategically focuses on 4 key markets, each representing a pillar of growth in Asia:
- Singapore: Regional Hub
- India: Scale Engine
- Philippines: Digital Adoption / Customer Experience
- Malaysia: Data centres big bets
How we impact
- Provide real-world exposure to cloud, AI, and digital infrastructure
- Pair mentees with senior mentors from tech-telco sectors
- Deliver leadership & technology development options alongside technical immersion
- Produce capstone projects addressing regional challenges
- Build job-ready, ecosystem-integrated talent pipelines
Programme line-up
- Mentors’ onboarding & training
- Mentees’ invitation
- Community networking & flash mentoring (organic pairing/grouping)
- Training & Talks on critical topics
- Availing hands-on experiences
- Programme review
Project milestones
- 2026: Singapore’s mentoring programme
- 2027: India’s mentoring programme
- 2028: Malaysia’s & Philippines’s mentoring programme
- 2026-28: Build an inclusive mentoring platform where mentees across Asia can access learning & economic opportunities.
How you can help us
- Help us demonstrate to local government or organizational leaders how mentoring is a crucial ecosystem to build in their areas of influence
- To step up yourself as a mentor or a spokesperson for us.
Funding tiers & outcomes
- Fund the operations of the secretariat office.
- Fund projects and events organized by the office.
- Steward report available on demand.
Sponsors
Mentors’s Organization
