Introduction

Unicorn Academy offers a groundbreaking approach to corporate learning in Southeast Asia. We are the region’s first program to bridge classroom theory with real-world practice in innovation and AI transformation. Our flagship Business Innovation & AI Transformation course is built on the international ISO 56000 innovation management standards, ensuring a systematic foundation for creativity.

Participants gain not only the latest business innovation frameworks, but also hands-on experience applying them. In other words, we make innovation tangible and teachable. By combining formal instruction with field visits and live projects, we empower learners to transform ideas into action. This dual approach aligns with experiential learning principles in real contexts is key to reinforcing understanding.

Innovation is often seen as abstract or hard to teach. We change that narrative by taking learners out of the lecture hall and into actual companies. At Unicorn Academy, students immediately apply theoretical concepts to solve real business challenges. Our exclusive model – inside-classroom plus outside- classroom learning – creates an immersive environment where knowledge is tested, refined, and solidified. You’ll learn how AI and innovation drive success from the world’s leading tech companies and then bring those insights back to your own organization. In short, we unlock your potential by doing innovation, not just talking about it.

Companies which we will visit

Unicorn China insider tour

The corporate business tour is specially designed for corporate CEO, entrepreneurs, startups.

The unicorns companies do not open for public. The visit to tech companies that share exciting stories of the culture and products will gain invaluable experience.

Listen in as industry magnates share their visions of the future. Apply those insights to your business. Learn new strategies for success. Avoid the pitfalls of transformative thinking.

From our entrepreneurial experiencing with our members, they usually find new idea for the opportunity of the business.

Network with members of Unicorn Academy entrepreneurs .

Find new business models and technologies that help to develop business partners, to be
inspired by the world’s largest companies.

What you will Gain

Deep Innovation & AI Knowledge

You’ll master cutting-edge concepts in innovation management and artificial intelligence, framed around the ISO 56000 family of standards. This means learning proven methods for systematic innovation (from strategy to idea management) that meet international benchmarks. You’ll also understand how AI, big data analytics and automation fit into a modern business strategy.

Practical Experience

Through interactive workshops and corporate site visits, you’ll apply classroom theories to real-world scenarios. In line with experiential learning research, our program emphasizes “learning by doing” – you’ll test and refine ideas at partner companies, which reinforces your new skills. Every concept (e.g. innovation funnel, design thinking, SWOT/ PETEL analysis) is immediately put into practice. By the end, your insights will be backed by firsthand industry experience.

Strategic Insights

Gain a global perspective on innovation. We bring you face-to-face with leaders who are reshaping industries. You’ll see how top companies and government initiatives (including World Economic Forum–McKinsey “Lighthouses” leverage AI and data to drive productivity and sustainability. These insights will help you craft a roadmap for your own organization’s transformation, moving it toward that same “lighthouse” level of excellence.

Leadership & Networking

Engage alongside CEOs, executives and innovators from multinationals, manufacturing firms and ambitious SMEs across Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. You’ll build connections with peers and mentors who share a passion for innovation. These networks become invaluable as you collaborate on projects, exchange ideas, and support each other’s growth. By the end of the program, you’ll be prepared to lead change in your company and the wider industry.

Why join us?

Pioneering Program

We are Southeast Asia’s first innovation academy to combine classroom with on-site fieldwork. No other course in the region offers this integrated model. Our formal yet dynamic approach ensures you get both structured knowledge and real-time application.

ISO-Aligned Curriculum

Our courses follow the ISO 56001–56007 Innovation Management System standards. This means you learn innovation the way world-class organizations do. By joining us, your team will build capabilities that align with an internationally recognized framework, paving the way for certified innovation excellence.

Expert Facilitators

Our instructors are seasoned innovation leaders and academics who bring energy to the classroom. They guide complex concepts with clear instruction and practical exercises. You’ll benefit from case studies, tools and methods that the ISO standard highlights, all delivered in an engaging format.

Focus on Results (Lighthouse Vision)

We aren’t just teaching theory – we are building future “Lighthouse Factories.” In collaboration with the World Economic Forum and McKinsey “Lighthouse” companies are recognized as global leaders for using AI, automation and big data in operations. By joining us, you align your business with this vision. Our goal is to help you adopt Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and mindsets so you can one day be that beacon of innovation in your industry.

Regional Relevance

While our inspiration is global, our focus is local. Our programs are tailored for businesses in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Case studies, site visits and examples are chosen with Southeast Asia’s market in mind. You get actionable insights that fit your cultural and economic context, making the learning immediately applicable to your organization.

Get in touch

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We would love to hear about your business, project needs, or any other inquiries.