Venti Technologies, a global leader in AI-powered autonomous vehicle (AV) logistics, emerged the winner of the 2026 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest at the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch Forum in Singapore on April 8^th. Selected from four finalists drawn from the 2025 Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list, Venti stood out for its scalable innovation, strong commercial potential and ability to redefine logistics operations.

As the winner of the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, Venti received a $30,000 grant from FedEx. The award was accepted by Dr. Heidi Wyle PhD., Co-founder and CEO of Venti Technologies, who delivered the winning presentation to a panel of judges and an audience of startups, venture investors and business leaders. Dr. Wyle described Venti’s journey from founding in 2019 to today, where it is the world leader in operationalizing AI-powered AV logistics for moving goods in logistics hubs including ports, railroads, airports, warehouses and factories.

Said Dr. Wyle, “I am thrilled that Venti was selected for this extraordinary award and want to thank FedEx for their support for me and many early entrepreneurs who will certainly change the world. At Venti, we save our customers 65% of goods transportation costs and hope to follow in FedEx’s footsteps of widespread delivery excellence.”

The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, which was launched in 2012, recognizes small and medium-sized businesses with innovative ideas, scalable business models, and the potential to compete globally, to help accelerate their growth.

“Small and medium‑sized businesses are the engine of innovation and economic growth across the region. Through the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, we go beyond funding to provide budding entrepreneurs with visibility and access at a critical stage of their growth journey. We are proud to support the next generation of businesses shaping trade across the region and beyond,” said Salil Chari, president of Asia Pacific, FedEx.

The award was presented during the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch Forum held under the theme “Seizing The Momentum”. Since 2021, Forbes Asia has published annually its 100 to Watch list, which spotlights notable small companies and startups on the rise across Asia-Pacific. The forum convenes founders, CEOs, and senior executives, venture capitalists, and regional investors from companies and selected Forbes lists.

About Venti Technologies
Venti Technologies is a world leader in operationalizing AI-powered autonomous vehicle logistics for industrial yards and logistics hubs: ports, railroads, airports, warehouses, and factories. Founded in 2018 by a team with strong MIT roots, the company is pioneering the future of AI-powered transportation for moving goods. Its highly flexible and industrial-grade precision technology enables rapid deployment and best-in-class safety and operational efficiency for customers. Learn more at www.ventitech.ai and follow Venti on LinkedIn.

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“I am thrilled that Venti was selected for this extraordinary award and want to thank FedEx for their support for me and many early entrepreneurs who will certainly change the world.”