TECH OFFERS

Electrolysis has diverse applications across various sectors, such as household and industrial electrolyzed water treatment, soda electrolysis, electrolytic plating, electrodeposition, and hydrogen generation. In electrolysis using insoluble electrodes, the electrocatalyst acting as the reaction field for the electrode reaction undergoes gradual abrasion. Given the high cost of precious metals (i.e., platinum group compounds) used as catalysts, protecting the catalyst and reducing the wear rate are crucial for extending the lifetime of electrodes and reducing the maintenance cost. Current technologies include multilayer electrodes that have a surface layer of noble metal oxide on the electrocatalyst to reduce catalyst wear. However, this method proves more expensive than ordinary insoluble electrodes. Additionally, the surface layer cannot be recoated. To address the challenge, the technology owner has developed a proprietary protective coating that effectively protects the catalyst on the surface of existing insoluble electrodes. This solution enables effective electrode protection through an inexpensive coating, reducing catalyst consumption and electrode replacement frequency. The coating can be reused by recoating the electrode, also contributing to the perspective of “Circular Economy”. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaboration with industrial partners such as electrode manufacturers, coating manufacturers, and companies utilising insoluble electrodes in electrolysis, especially electrolytic plating and metal recovery.  This unique coating, made of special silicone and conductive particles, can be applied to the catalyst surface and cured to reduce catalyst wear. Key features of this technology include: Improved electrode durability: double the replacement interval Excellent chemical resistance: capability to withstand harsh liquids such as strong acids and strong alkalis Optimal performance: good heat resistance, conductivity, and adhesion to the base material Efficient development: shorter development time and lower implementation cost compared to alternative methods such as electrolytic control and diamond coating Cost-effective solution: reduce maintenance cost and utilisation loss in the upstream process of electrolysis Circular economy contribution: reusable by recoating the electrode This technology can be used in handling harsh liquids such as strong acids and strong alkalis, addressing the challenge of electrode durability. It is mainly intended for the recovery of metals through electrolysis, especially targeting aqueous solutions containing metal ions. This is particularly useful for processes such as electrolytic plating and etching effluents in semiconductor manufacturing. In the future, the technology owner is also exploring the potential applications of this technology in water electrolysis electrodes and the use of conductive coatings beyond electrodes. Double the lifetime of the electrode using an inexpensive coating Can be reused by recoating the electrode Reduce the replacement frequency and maintenance cost Adaptable to existing coating (painting) facilities without modification Coatings, Electrode Catalyst, Electrolysis, Metal Recovery, electrolytic plating, recoating, reused Chemicals, Coatings & Paints, Manufacturing, Chemical Processes, Sustainability, Circular Economy

Fast crop disease management is important to ensure sustainable production. Many tropical crops suffer from infectious diseases that spread and kill plantations. Previously, new land had to be allocated to replant crops in disease-free areas. This is now more challenging because land conversion implies deforestation. Thus, one way to improve the metrics of both production and sustainability is by testing for infection before moving the non-infectious material (i.e. in nurseries). However, as PCR testing in tropical countries is more challenging due to logistics and other factors, testing on-site would be a preferred option. This technology is a unique, portable, self-administered DNA detection kit to be used directly on-site to test for the DNA of the pathogen (virus, fungus etc.). Developed in Switzerland, the technology has already shown one use case for cocoa testing in West Africa and is shipped in the country without a cold chain. The average development time needed to create a custom DNA test kit to fit a specific crop disease is 4 weeks.  The developed kit will encompass sample preparation, isothermal amplification, and detection with a small device capturing data, timestamp and GPS location. Simple to use, with no technical equipment or methods: no spin-columns, no centrifuges, no thermo-cycler, no gel electrophoresis. A non-technician can pick up the skillset in a day. Average hands-on time with the DNA test kit is 5 minutes and results can be obtained within 1 hour. After sample preparation, the device has been shown to be robust enough to tolerate agitation (e.g. moving car in a jungle), minimising waiting time on-site. The technology can be applied in Integrated Pest Management Breeding  - identifying DNA markers for beneficial traits of novel varieties Commodity Trading  - predicting crop harvest quantities, for companies working with tropical crops like cocoa, coffee, tea, rice, banana or cassava. Test data aggregation/intelligence services can also be developed to support efforts in development of novel breeds/varieties, deployment of novel agro-forestry protocols, production of pathogen-free planting material, longer term yield forecast from identification of asymptomatic infected farms and sale of precision chemicals (biostimulants, fertilizers, pesticides) based on test result evidence. The DNA testing technology, in theory, applies also to animal diseases (i.e. aquaculture). This market area has not been developed by the company but can be explored on a preliminary basis.    Paradigm shift in the food industry, with customers expecting to see displays of sustainability, welfare, quality and ethics – to help inform and validate their food choices Global movement to hold food companies accountable for their supply chains has uniquely positioned testing, inspection and certification as a core solution that can be achieved with this technology. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), plant diseases cost the global economy around $220 billion each year. There is a significant upside potential to expand the technology capabilities to other identified growth markets Test done on-site in tropical areas (temperature, humidity) without strict cold chain which traditional methods like PCR require, allowing for first mile testing. Early detection of infections in asymptomatic crops reduces the disease impact on production yield and sustainability metrics (less deforestation) Life Sciences, Agriculture & Aquaculture

Today, the cost of energy generated by renewable sources is less than conventional energy. However, current energy storage solutions (e.g. Lithium-ion battery etc.) used to harness energy from renewables are expensive, unsafe and unreliable which has severely impeded the adoption and development of such renewable sources. Hence, there is a need for a cost efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and reliable energy storage system (ESS) to address these existing issues. This technology offer is a vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) as a promising ESS. Unlike lithium-ion and lead acid batteries, VRFB has the flexibility to design and customise its power and energy density independently. This results in enhanced performance in terms of round-trip efficiency, energy density and thermal window as well as lowered levelised cost of storage when benchmarket against lithium-ion battery based ESS for long discharge duration. The VRFB also uses a unique stack design and an organic additive mixture on the electrolyte that improves the thermal stability and allows for 25% increase in energy efficiency when compared to other VRFB solutions.It also reduces safety risks related to over-charging, discharging and thermal runaways. This VRFB ESS is stable for up to 25 years with no electrolyte degradation and is made with environemtally friendly materials. The technology owner is seeking partner and collaborators especially those in renewable energy, large scale utility and microgrid projects to test bed their technology. This technology offer is a vanadium redox flow battery as an energy storage system. The features and specifications of the technology are as follows: Long lifetime: Performance guarantee on the daily energy output for 25 years with no degradation issues. Enhanced temperature operation: Innovative stack design allows up to 10% higher round trip efficiency which further helps in cost reduction and organic chemical additive allows higher operating temperature (-10°C to 55°C). Fire-safe and reliable technology: No leakage, smoke or fire occurring under several realistic scenarios. The system is equipped with advanced sensors to prevent any possible leakage of electrolyte. Recyclability and sustainability: Components of the VRFB are environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable. Energy density and low maintenance: Highest density in its segment and hassle-free maintenance. In-house system monitoring platform (BMS/EMS): Custom-built real-time monitoring platform for batteries’ performance monitoring. Enhanced digital platform for predictive analytics and supply demand management monitoring. The use of this technology is for industries that are interested in renewables and energy storage systems. The potential applications includes (but are not limited to): Renewables: VFRB as a cost efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly ESS to store energy from renewables. Microgrid: Complete replacement of diesel genset through the low-cost VRFB ESS coupled with solar. Economical and more reliable for applications that require back up power for more than 3 hours. Green charging station: Using VRFB as a reliable battery solution to mititgate the stress on the power grid by EV-charging stations. Powering building, telecom tower and data center: VRFB are designed for long hour back-ups with renewables. Grid stabilisation and renewable peak shifting: Peak-load demand, frequency regulation and solving intermittency problem with renewable integration by using VRFB ESS. Can be left completely discharged for long periods with no negative effects or degradation. Easy to scale as power stack and electrolyte (energy) can be decoupled. Long lifespan with no performance degradation (25 years) Intrinsically non-flammable Energy Storage, Renewable, BESS, ESS, Vanadium, Solar Energy, Battery & SuperCapacitor, Sensor, Network, Power Conversion, Power Quality & Energy Management, Solar, Fuel Cells, Sustainability, Low Carbon Economy

Enterprises are constantly looking for ways to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Traditional automation has limitations, especially when it comes to tasks requiring creativity or complex decision-making. Generative AI has emerged as a transformative technology that addresses a variety of pain-points faced by enterprises across industries. This technology solution offers a seamless integration of large language models (LLMs) and Generative AI fuctions with existing infrastructure, enhancing AI's impact by automating the flow of information and standardizing AI usage within your enterprise. This empowers customer support and operations teams to provide quick and accurate responses, significantly improving service delivery and operational efficiency.     This Generative AI technology solution is powered by a combination of technologies and methodologies to ensure a high level of customer engagement, personalization, and efficiency. Here's a breakdown of the key technology components and how they work together: 1. Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Understanding (NLU) Functionality: These AI components are the core of the chatbot's ability to understand human language. NLP breaks down and interprets the user's input (text or voice), while NLU comprehends the intent behind the input. How It Works: When a customer sends a message, NLP and NLU analyze the text to grasp the query's context and intent. This understanding allows the chatbot to generate an appropriate response. 2. Machine Learning (ML) Functionality: ML algorithms enable the chatbot to learn from interactions and improve responses over time. It analyzes patterns in data to predict and enhance future conversations. How It Works: Through continuous training on customer interactions, the chatbot becomes better at predicting user needs and personalizing responses, thereby improving engagement and satisfaction. 3. Integration APIs Functionality: APIs allow the chatbot to interact with external systems and databases, enabling it to retrieve and update information in real-time. How It Works: When a customer asks a question requiring specific data (e.g., account balance), the chatbot uses APIs to fetch the relevant information from the backend systems and deliver it to the user. 4. Sentiment Analysis Functionality: Sentiment analysis technology assesses the emotional tone behind a user's message, helping the chatbot to tailor its responses more empathetically. How It Works: By analyzing the sentiment of the user's text, the chatbot can adjust its tone and responses to better align with the user's emotional state, enhancing the engagement quality.         The technology can be applied across various domains such as customer service, HR recruitment, and internal operations efficiency. Its applications include: enhancing customer interaction through WhatsApp and omnichannel chatbots, supporting staff with AI-driven tools for operational efficiency, tailoring GPT models for industry-specific needs and customized requirements, automating email categorization, deriving insights from data analytics and customer feedback. These applications aim to streamline processes, personalize customer engagement, and optimize decision-making through data-driven insights. The unique value proposition lies in its comprehensive suite of AI-driven solutions designed to automate and enhance both customer engagement and internal operations. Their offerings range from WhatsApp messaging for improved customer interaction to omnichannel AI chatbots, specialized AI for HR and staff support, to industry-specific GPT models. They focus on personalizing customer experiences, streamlining recruitment processes, and delivering actionable insights through data analytics, positioning themselves as a versatile AI partner for businesses looking to leverage advanced technologies for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence

Issues associated with odor generation present significant challenges in various aspects of daily life, encompassing unpleasant smells from various sources such as toilets, kitchens, pets, tobacco, hospitals, and transportation. These unwanted odors have a detrimental impact on individual well-being, social interactions, and overall environmental quality. Deodorants play a crucial role in addressing these challenges, fostering a more comfortable and hygiene environment. However, conventional deodorants primarily rely on masking the unwanted odors with a strong fragrance, resulting in a slow and ineffective deodorization process, particularly against strong smells. The technology owner has developed a proprietary formulation that offers an effective deodorization approach. Unlike common deodorants, the unique deodorant using the proprietary formulation can remove the sources of unpleasant smells through chemical reactions. It demonstrates remarkable efficiency against a broad spectrum of odors, including those from rotting fish and meat, rotting eggs and milk, rotting vegetable waste, ammonia in toilets, sweat, and body odor. This innovative solution has the potential to revolutionise odor control across diverse scenarios. The technology owner is seeking R&D collaboration with industrial partners who are interested in incorporating this deodorant into their products and applications. Compared to conventional deodorants, this deodorant quickly interacts with unpleasant odor molecules and immediately envelops, degrades, and neutralizes the molecule, eliminating the unpleasant odor around it. Key features of this technology are: Universally against the four major malodors (i.e., ammonia, trimethylamine, methyl mercaptan, and hydrogen sulphide) Distinctive technique utilising zinc ions to decompose hydrogen sulfide, the source of putrefaction and fecal odor Effectively decompose human body odor and pet odor by using inorganic salts Reliable and efficient deodorization with a high deodorizing rate This innovative deodorant can be used in many situations since it is universally effective against the major odors in daily life. Potential scenarios include (but are not limited to): Transportation: public transportation or private cars. It effectively neutralises unpleasant odors during long trips, ensuring a comfortable space for passengers. Medical institutions: hospitals and clinics. It eliminates various odors occur in health care facilities, maintaining a comfortable environment for patients and staff. Hotels and accommodation: hotel rooms, shared spaces, and the entire accommodation. It provides a clean and comfortable environment, accommodating different guest preferences. Educational institutions: school and university classrooms, libraries, and common areas. It delivers safe and effective deodorizing effects for diverse population, including youth. Event Venue: indoor and outdoor events, concerts, and sporting occasions. It is particularly useful for odor control in places where many people gather. Effective deodorization against four major odors Enhance high safety in human health Low price despite its high effectiveness Customisable to meet different specifications Deodorization, Environment, Housing, Public, Odor Materials, Composites, Chemicals, Additives, Sustainability, Sustainable Living

The human skin is the largest organ of the body, capable of extremely sensitive sensing ability and functional characteristics including elasticity, mechanical resistance and self-healing due to different mechano-receptors and sensory nerves. Electronic skin (e-skin) or synthetic skin, is a thin electronic material that stimulate the characteristics of the skin, making it possible for applications in prosthetics, robotics, wearables devices and percutaneous drug delivery systems. This patented technology is an e-skin with tactile, pain and temperature sensing, capable of differentiating various mechanical forces, sensory heat or moisture concurrently. It is a promising technology for healthcare applications. Currently, majority of the sensors in the market for healthcare are in rigid forms and for small application areas, which make it difficult for portable and wearable applications in large surface areas. This thin film flexible electronic skin can detect applied pressure and temperature on it. The skin’s electrical resistance varies with applied pressure and temperature. By measuring the skin’s electrical resistance, the applied pressure and temperature can be derived. The skin can be made stretchable to be covered on irregular curved surfaces. These features complement the drawbacks of rigid sensors for healthcare applications. The technology owner is looking for collaborators in the medical and robotics sectors and potential opportunities outside of healthcare such as beauty and cosmetics. Skin size, shape, density: customizable Pressure and temperature detection ranges: customizable (up to 5000KPa and 120°C) Single sensor repeatability: less than 10% Thickness: less than 1mm Communication port: via digital IO, UART, USB, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi Data storage: SD card or other storage media Working voltage: DC 3-5V, or customizable The electronic skin can be: Embedded in insole for fall risk warning, fall detection, gait analysis, foot, and leg abnormality detection. Embedded in rehabilitation glove for finger gripping strength assessment. Embedded in surgical glove, robot end-effector and body for tactile sensing and force feedback control. Embedded in bed for bed sore prevention. Covered on artificial limb for pressure, temperature, and collision sensing. Deployed at shower room or bed side for fall detection. Used for teeth alignment and tongue muscle strength measurement. Used for training of doctor to operate surgical robot, under AR, MR, metaverse environment. Wearable electronic devices with skin-like properties will provide various applications for monitoring of human physiological signals such as body pressure, temperature, motion, and disease-related signals.  Low cost.  Customizable and durable electronic skins based on requirements. Compared with rigid sensors, these electronic skins have soft surfaces, can be made in large size, and covered on various flat and curved surfaces.  Possible to develop an interface to connect the e-skin to human neural brain or spinal cord. API under Windows, Linux, Android, and iOS to facilitate development of various applications.  Electronic skin, Tactile sensing, Pressure mapping, Temperature mapping Electronics, Sensors & Instrumentation, Personal Care, Cosmetics & Hair, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Infocomm, Internet of Things

The proprietary solution is a data acquisition and analytics system that employs non-intrusive clip-on current transformers which are easily installed at electrical distribution boards. This enables AI algorithms to detect subtle changes and patterns in the electrical signature of each connected asset or device. Monitoring electrical assets has traditionally been complex and costly, requiring multiple sensors and expensive systems. This has led to widespread under-monitoring,  resulting in expensive maintenance and significant energy inefficiencies. The solution extracts a proprietary set of deep energy data from electrical devices, assets, and machines, and can be easily installed on both new and existing electrical assets or building infrastructure. It offers real-time monitoring and reporting on important metrics such as real-time power usage effectiveness (PUE) and enables automation of sustainability reporting. The technology offers an industry-changing solution: a non-intrusive cost efficient AI-powered monitoring system that is easy to install. It generates a proprietary data set that fuels machine learning algorithms, enhancing efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership for all connected assets. The technology owner is seeking test-bedding partnerships with real estate businesses, data centre companies or service providers, facility management businesses. Only a current transformer is required for each device, greatly reducing cost and increasing reliability. The proprietary current transformers are easily clipped onto electrical circuitry. The system can be installed into new or retrofitted into existing buildings and operates from its own independent network. Installation can be done by a locally qualified electrician. High-frequency electrical signature collection. The circuit transformer sensors are tethered to electrical circuits. These sensors acquire high-frequency electrical data, and the data is then fed into the intelligent monitoring system. The system has specialised machine learning algorithms specifically designed to provide valuable insight into the unique challenges of the built environment. Proprietary hardware/software platform to make data acquisition and installation as un-intrusive, easy and cost-effective as possible. Web console for easy data visualization and open API for integration with other systems. Growing knowledge base and algorithm library to add value to the unique building environment. Dedicated in-house data solutions team with exceptional data science expertise that can understand and solve the bepsoke challenges of specific buildings and assets. All data is also made available for direct download and local processing via a comprehensive Application Programming Interface (API). Opportunities provided by the system Electrical device condition monitoring for predictive maintenance Fault prediction and detection for maximising availability Energy optimisation, cost savings and carbon footprint reduction Arc detection capabilities for identification of fire hazards Power quality monitoring Real-time warning and notifications The system can be deployed in many different sectors and locations where electrical assets and infrastructure are not comprehensively monitored or understood. It has been deployed in sectors including data centres, key infrastructure such as wastewater, mining, manufacturing, leisure and office environments. Typically the system is best suited for real estate companies, companies with facility management responsibilities, building management businesses, carbon reduction companies or building owners who have reasonably sized property portfolios and require a proper insight into their electrical infrastructure. The solution gathers an unprecedented level of data, simultaneously monitoring thousands of different data points at any one time. The level of granularity provides a rich level of insight hitherto deployed at scale in most sectors. Typically alternative technologies, such as sensors can be costly, require regular configuration, and are not always part of a scalable solution where things such as condition-based monitoring have to be done on a site-by-site basis as opposed to a learn and deploy model. Net Zero, Condition-Based Monitoring, Carbon Reduction Technology, Digital Transformation, Data Acquisition Platform, Data Analysis Platform, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI technology, Digital Insights, Fault Prediction, Power Factor, ESG Reporting, Energy Optimisation, Power Quality Green Building, Sensor, Network, Building Control & Optimisation

Collagen is a structural protein prevalent in the connective tissues of all organisms, and is the building block of biomaterial that is essential in wound healing and tissue regeneration. Through a patented extraction method, a novel Type I Amphibian collagen has been valorised from discarded skins, an agrifood waste stream and processed into a medical grade collagen biomaterial. The extracted pristine native amphibian collagen possesses unique properties, combining attributes associated with aquatic and land-based collagen sources, giving the extracted collagen more versatility than conventional sources of collagen. The Type I Amphibian collagen possesses a higher biocompatibility and water solubility as compared to mammalian sources of collagen, with a better thermostability profile, than marine sources of collagen. The technology provider has demonstrated the medical application of this extracted collagen by developing a range of specialised wound dressings, specifically designed for the management of chronic wounds. These dressing will significantly improve clinical outcomes and increase the rate of chronic wound closure.  The technology provider is looking for partnerships or collaborations to transform this pristine collagen into medical products. Additionally, with a pristine collagen extract, hydrolysing them into smaller fragments (collagen peptides) that can be customised to the needs of the partnership or collaboration, for the medical/cosmeceutical/nutraceutical industry.  A unique pristine Type 1 collagen of amphibian origin, in its native triple helix form. Relatively high denaturation temperature of ~43°C, to withstand the average human body temperature of 37°C, thus retaining its functionality better in human body as compared to marine collagen. Can serve as a matrix or carrier for bioactives such as anti-microbials or anti-inflammatory drugs or compounds that confer additional specific therapeutic benefits. Reduced risk of adverse reactions or rejection compared to traditional biomolecules, thereby increasing clinical safety. Can be easily chemically cross-linked to form a microporous scaffold that facilitates tissue regeneration and accelerates the rate of re-epithelialization. Proven to inhibit/deactivate matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs), producing an optimal healing environment for the wound. Exists as Nano Fibres that are 20–25 nm in diameter with a length of 200–400 nm, enhancing cell-material interactions and better supporting fundamental cellular processes. Highly absorbable and thus able to remove wound exudate, allowing for a reduction in inflammation and oedema at the wound site.  Amphibian collagen can be used widely for biomedical applications, nutraceutical products, as well as cosmetics. Well known for its biocompatibility in human tissue, collagen is widely used in clinical practice for accelerated wound healing, post debridement. The main clinical usage of this technology allows collagen to act as support matrices for the repair of matrix-rich tissues that have been damaged and replacing scaffolds for tissue filling.  In the cosmetic front, collagen is extremely suitable for the care of dry, UV-exposed, and environmentally stressed skin as well as ageing skin. It is one of the main constituents of cosmetic formulations due to its moisturising, regenerating, and film-forming properties. However, the technology provider is also keen to collaborate with partners to explore beyond the applications stated above. With increasing consumer awareness of skincare and beauty products, the collagen market is expected to have a continued upward trend. Due to a greater emphasis being placed on developing products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable, the approach of upcycling amphibian skins that would otherwise be discarded as waste, will be embraced by the consumer fraternity. The global collagen market was valued at USD 9.66 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand to USD 19.98 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 9.36 % during the forecast period of 2023-2030. Though intense competition, with many established brands and new entrants in the extraction of collagen, this technology is unique in the resources used – amphibians. There is no commercial available amphibian collagen in the market and the technology provider is the first to have demonstrated the use of this in wound dressing and cosmetics. Amphibian collagen is expected to be widely embraced as there are no religious restrictions, unlike other traditional sources of collagen.  A medical grade collagen with intact native triple helix structure. A special mechano-chemical method of extraction that form a sustainable waste valorisation process. Maintains unique properties of both aquatic and land-based collagen, unlike current sources of collagen. Nano-collagen fibres that are of 175-187% thinner than those of mammalian collagen. Is easily processed into gelatin and easily hydrolysed to form collagen peptides. Collaborations can be medical or cosmetic related. White labeling options available. All products conform to ISO10993 and can be ETO sterilized. Amphibian Collagen, Wound Healing, Cosmetic, Environmental Sustainability, Biocompatibility Personal Care, Cosmetics & Hair, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals & Therapeutics, Waste Management & Recycling, Food & Agriculture Waste Management

Despite the remarkable achievements of large language models (LLMs) in various tasks, there remains a linguistic bias that favors high-resource languages, such as English, often at the expense of low-resource and regional languages. To address this imbalance, we introduce SeaLLMs, an innovative series of language models that specifically focuses on Southeast Asian(SEA) languages. SeaLLMs are built upon the Llama-2 model and further advanced through continued pre-training with an extended vocabulary, specialized instruction and alignment tuning to better capture the intricacies of regional languages. This allows them to respect and reflect local cultural norms, customs, stylistic preferences, and legal considerations. Highlights: The models' attunement to local norms and legal stipulations—validated by human evaluations—establishes SeaLLMs as not only a technical breakthrough but also a socially responsiveinnovation. SeaLLM-13b models exhibit superior performance across a wide spectrum of linguistic tasks and assistant-style instruction-following capabilities relative to comparable open-source models. SeaLLMs outperform mainstream commercialized models for some tasks in non-Latin languages spoken in the region, meanwhile, SeaLLMs are efficient, faster, and cost-effective compared to commercialized models. The SeaLLMs went supervised finetuning (SFT) and specialized self-preferencing alignment usinga mix of public instruction data and a small number of queries used by SEA language native speakers in natural settings, which adapt to the local cultural norms, customs, styles and laws inthese areas. SeaLLM-13b models exhibit superior performance across a wide spectrum of linguistic tasks and assistant-style instruction-following capabilities relative to comparable open source models. Moreover, they also outperform other mainstream commercialized models in tasks involving very low-resource non-Latin languages spoken in the region, such as Thai, Khmer, Lao,and Burmese. Training Process Our pre-training data consists of more balanced mix of unlabeled free-text data across all SEA languages. We conduct pre-training in multiple stages. Each stage serves a different specific objective and involves dynamic control of (unsupervised and supervised) data mixture, as well as data specification and categorization. We also employ novel sequence construction and masking techniques during these stages.Our supervised finetuning (SFT) data consists of many categories. The largest and most dominantof them are public and open-source. As the aforementioned are English only, we employed several established automatic techniques to gather more instruction data for SEA languages through synthetic means. For a small number of SFT data, we engaged native speakers to vet, verify and modify SFT responses so that they adapt to the local cultural customs, norms, and laws. We also adopted safety tuning with data for each of these SEA countries, which helps to address many culturally and legally sensitive topics more appropriately - such tuning data tend to be ignored, or may even appear in conflict with the safety-tuning data of other mainstream models. Therefore, we believe that our models are more local-friendly and abide by local rules to a higher degree. We conduct SFT with a relatively balanced mix of SFT data from different categories. We make use of the system prompt during training, as we found it helps induce a prior which conditions the model to a behavioral distribution that focuses on safety and usefulness.   Through rigorous pre-training enhancements and culturally tailored fine-tuning processes,SeaLLMs have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in language understanding and generation tasks, challenging the performance of dominant commercial players in SEA languages, especially non-Latin ones. The models’ attunement to local norms and legal stipulations—validated by human evaluations—establishes SeaLLMs as not only a technical breakthrough but a socially responsive innovation, poised to democratize access to high-quality AI language tools across linguistically diverse regions. This work lays a foundation for further research into language models that respect and uphold the rich tapestry of human languages and cultures, ultimately driving the AI community towards a more inclusive future. One of the most reliable ways to compare chatbot models is peer comparison. With the help ofnative speakers, we built an instruction test set, called Sea-bench that focuses on various aspects expected in a user-facing chatbot, namely: (1) task-solving (e.g. translation & comprehension), (2)math-reasoning (e.g., math and logical reasoning questions), (3) general-instruction (e.g.,instructions in general domains), (4) natural-questions (e.g., questions about local context often written informally), and (5) safety- related questions. The test set also covers all languages that we are concerned with. AI model candidates' responses to the test set's instructions may be judged and compared by human evaluators or more powerful large and commercialized AI models to derive a reliable performance metric. Through this process, we demonstrate that our SeaLLM-13b model is able to perform on-par or supasses other open-source or private state-of-the-art models across many linguistic and writing tasks. Infocomm, Artificial Intelligence