Five Indonesian women-led AI startups participate in SheHacks benchmarking trip
The SheHacks programme from Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has taken five Indonesian women-led AI startups to explore market opportunities and technology collaboration in Vietnam.
The programme involves five startups that graduated from the Top 5 MVP Accelerator 2025, representing Indonesia’s priority digital sectors based on artificial intelligence technology.
The five startups—DoctorTool, Hear Me, Serenic.ai, Katalis AI, and Lunar Interactive—offer solutions ranging from digital healthcare, inclusive communication, to data-driven marketing.
DoctorTool develops an AI ecosystem for healthcare facilities, medical professionals, and patients through integration of digital service data and clinical systems. Hear Me presents inclusive communication technology for deaf communities, whilst Serenic.ai focuses on hospital administrative automation based on doctor conversations. Katalis AI combines artificial intelligence technology and data analytics for digital marketing needs, whilst Lunar Interactive develops gamification-based language learning.
During their visit to Vietnam, the founders participated in an intensive programme including business matching, technology mentoring, business strategy discussions, and exploration of investment opportunities. The programme recorded 51 business matching sessions and strategic meetings with investors, government institutions, and potential partners from Vietnam’s startup ecosystem.
The delegation established connections with six investors, six government agencies, and nine prospective business partners in Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem. The collaboration involved institutions such as the Department of Science and Technology, Startup & Innovation Hub, HCMC Innovation Department, Business Startup Support Centre, and ITPC.
The involvement of government agencies opened opportunities for soft landing by Indonesian startups to understand regulations and market penetration strategies in Vietnam.
Reski Damayanti, Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, emphasised that cross-border collaboration is important for strengthening women’s positions in the digital economy. She stated: “This programme is designed to provide real opportunities for Indonesian women in the global digital economy whilst strengthening their contribution to national development.”
She added: “Through cross-border collaboration, institutional network strengthening, and investor access, SheHacks opens opportunities for women founders to build global connections.”
She also emphasised that international networks enable startups to access funding, expand markets, and transform technological innovation into solutions with real impact.
Beyond mentoring and regulatory discussion sessions, the founders also participated in innovation presentation sessions with investors such as Do Ventures and DMZ Ventures. The forum provided Indonesian startups the opportunity to present their technology and receive feedback on regional business expansion strategies.
The visit also helped founders understand Vietnam’s market dynamics and adjust their business models to be more relevant to regional needs.
Indosat views this initiative as a foundation for expanding the SheHacks programme to various Asian countries to strengthen the women’s innovation ecosystem.