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Qualcomm launches AI startup incubation programme in Asia-Pacific
Qualcomm said it will support AI product development by startups in Asia-Pacific including South Korea. Qualcomm Technologies said it is launching the Qualcomm AI Innovators Program (QAIPI) 2026 - APAC for startups in South Korea, Singapore and Japan to help develop edge AI solutions. The programme provides hardware, technical guidance and mentoring, along with grants of up to $10,000 for product development and up to $5,000 in patent filing incentives.