CloudMile and Cradle launch AI Master Class for Malaysian startups
CloudMile, a leading AI solutions provider, in collaboration with Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. and supported by Google Cloud, has announced the selection of ten Malaysian startups for its inaugural AI Master Class Program. The program will guide these startups in integrating AI technologies into their business models.
Following a competitive application process and a launch event, the selected startups represent diverse industries with strong potential to leverage AI for efficiency, improved customer experiences, and sustainable growth.
Hands-on learning and AI integration
The CloudMile x Cradle AI Master Class Program focuses on equipping startups with practical skills and strategic insights. Participants will engage in hands-on sessions designed to explore AI applications from successful businesses, develop blueprints for implementing AI solutions, and create actionable plans for integration with guidance from industry experts.
Lester Leong, country manager of CloudMile Malaysia, said the program aims to embed AI capabilities into the next generation of local tech companies. “By equipping these startups with practical skills and insights, we are helping them build better businesses and contribute to Malaysia’s digital economy,” he said.
Strengthening Malaysia’s startup ecosystem
Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke, group CEO of Cradle Fund, emphasized the program’s strategic importance for Malaysia’s economic competitiveness. He said initiatives like the AI Master Class ensure startups access world-class mentorship and resources to scale, thrive, and drive transformative impact for the nation’s economy.
The AI Master Class Program runs from 19 September 2025 to 19 February 2026. CloudMile has demonstrated long-term support for the region’s startup ecosystem, including its role as a key sponsor at the Cradle LIVE! Startup ASEAN Summit 2025, reinforcing its commitment to technological advancement and inclusive growth across ASEAN.
