Based in Malaysia | Serving Asia
Asia
Innovation
Research Hub
(AIRH)
Independent Research Organization for AI,
Innovation and Digital Economy in Asia
Asia Innovation Research Hub (AIRH) is a Malaysia-based regional innovation collaboration platform focused on China–ASEAN partnerships, field-based insights, project coordination and cross-border resource connection.
Through field-based observations, partnership development and project-oriented collaboration, AIRH connects institutions, universities, companies, cultural platforms and industry partners across China, Malaysia and ASEAN.
AIRH does not position itself as a traditional think tank. Instead, it serves as a research-led and project-based platform that turns regional insights into practical collaboration opportunities.
亚洲创新研究中心（AIRH）是一家立足马来西亚、面向亚洲的独立研究机构。
RESEARCH AREAS
Knowledge Hub
AIRH’s research agenda focuses on the structural changes shaping Asia’s innovation economy, including technology governance, enterprise development, institutional capacity, digital transformation, and regional cooperation.
AI Native Globalization(ANG)
refers to a new
paradigm of international expansion in which artificial intelligence, knowledge systems, digital cognition, and autonomous agents become the primary drivers of cross-border market entry, coordination, and competitive advantage, rather than physical assets alone.
Innovation Ecosystems
How cities, universities, enterprises, and public institutions build innovation capacity.
Digital Economy
Platform models, data infrastructure, digital trade, technology adoption, and digital policy environments.
Future Industries
Emerging sectors shaped by AI, advanced manufacturing, creative technologies, green transition, and digital production.
Regional Innovation Cooperation
University partnerships, enterprise networks,
policy dialogue, and
innovation exchange
across Malaysia, ASEAN,
and Asia.
AIRH ECOSYSTEM
Knowledge, intelligence, and collaboration for innovation-led development
AIRH conducts research, policy analysis, industry intelligence, innovation rankings, enterprise mapping initiatives, university programs, and international exchange projects to support innovation-led development across Asia.
Research
Research outputs, commentaries, policy briefs, reports, and thematic analysis on AI, innovation ecosystems, digital economy, future industries, and regional cooperation.
Innovation Intelligence
Structured knowledge assets that help stakeholders understand companies, sectors, regions, rankings, and innovation patterns across Asia.
University Programs
University-linked programs that connect research, entrepreneurship, innovation education, and institutional collaboration.
International Cooperation
Research exchange, institutional partnerships, enterprise dialogue, and cross-border programs that strengthen regional innovation cooperation.
Latest Research
Commentary, reports,and policy analysis
AIRH’s research publications provide evidence-aware perspectives on the policies, industries, institutions, and technologies shaping Asia’s innovation landscape.
Reports
Long-Form Research
Major trends, sectors, ecosystems, and institutional issues across Malaysia, ASEAN, and wider Asia.
/research/reports
Commentaries
Timely Analysis
Developments in artificial intelligence,
digital economy, innovation policy,
regional cooperation, and future
industries.
/research/commentaries
Policy Briefs
Concise Briefings
Focused research briefs for policy stakeholders, universities, industry associations, enterprises, and international partners.
/research/policy-briefs
Innovation Intelligence
Structured intelligence on Asia’s innovation
landscape
AIRH organizes data, institutional knowledge, enterprise information, and regional analysis into accessible research assets for long-term ecosystem understanding.
Asia Innovation Enterprise Map
A structured mapping initiative covering
enterprises, sectors, institutions, and innovation clusters across Asia.
/innovation-intelligence/enterprise-map
Asia Innovation Rankings
Research-based ranking and benchmarking initiatives that track innovation capacity, industry development, and ecosystem performance.
/innovation-intelligence/rankings
Industry Insights
Sector-focused intelligence
on emerging industries, digital transformation, AI adoption, and future industrial development.
/innovation-intelligence/industry-insights
Data Observatory
A future-facing knowledge infrastructure for tracking innovation indicators, enterprise activity, regional trends, and ecosystem signals.
/innovation-intelligence/data-observatory
PROGRAMS
University and enterprise innovation programs
AIRH develops and supports selected programs that connect research, education, entrepreneurship, enterprise innovation, and international exchange.
Maker Program
A university-linked innovation and maker program supporting student creativity, applied learning, entrepreneurship, and research-to-practice engagement.
/programs/um-maker-program
Enterprise Innovation Research
An enterprise innovation platform connected to university collaboration, applied research, industry engagement, and innovation ecosystem development.
/programs/um-enterprise-innovation-center
EVENTS
Dialogue and exchange on innovation across Asia
AIRH convenes and supports selected events that advance research exchange, policy dialogue, industry understanding, and international cooperation.
CIFTIS Overseas Summit Series
A regional exchange initiative connected to international cooperation, trade in services, innovation dialogue, and cross-border institutional engagement.
/events/ciftis-overseas-summit
AI Short Drama Festival
A cultural and technology initiative exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, creative industries, digital storytelling, and regional exchange.
/events/asia-ai-short-drama-festival
PARTNERS
Collaboration across research, policy, industry, and regional networks
AIRH works with partners whose expertise, networks, and institutional roles contribute to a more informed understanding of Asia’s innovation systems.
Universities
Research
Institutions
Industry
Associations
Enterprises
Government Agencies
International Organizations
Media Center
Resources for media, researchers, and public-interest stakeholders
The AIRH Media Center provides institutional information, expert access, announcements, and media resources for journalists, researchers, event organizers, and partner institutions.
Media Kit
Institutional background, official naming, descriptions, logos, boilerplate copy, and approved references.
Expert Contacts
Contacts for research areas including AI governance, innovation ecosystems, digital economy, future industries, and regional cooperation.
News Releases
Official AIRH announcements, publication releases, program updates, and partnership news.
Press Inquiry
A dedicated channel for media requests, interviews, expert comments, and institutional information.