Startups

MDEC launches funding facilitation initiatives for 2021
The agency has introduced Founders Grindstone and Investor Matching initiatives, aimed at boosting economic competitiveness through digitalisation
MaGIC kicks off award winning GAP accelerator’s 5th cohort for 2021
Past cohorts hit combined US$76.5mil revenue, total investments of US$28.6mil Participants to benefit from NTIS, MyStartup Hub & Global Market Fit programs
MDEC hails MyDigital as platform to create a technologically integrated society
Intensify efforts to boost country's digital economy for benefit of the people Enable digitally-powered SMEs, micro enterprises – backbone of the economy
Moving Digital Malaysia forward, together
Adopt aggressive, rolling 18 month plans to achieve big wins Govt does not have to do this alone anymore, there is talent
MDEC announces its Alternative Funding Program for 2021, partnering 11 crowdfunding operators
Following a successful launch of last year’s program, aimed at helping enterpreneurs gain alternative funding during the pandemic, MDEC is bringing their Alternative Funding Program for 2021
Piece Future & MDEC collaborate to encourage startups to power growth using IP
IPHatch Malaysia is an open-innovation challenge that provides startups with opportunity to scale their businesses by incorporating intellectual property and tech portfolios from renowned companies.
NEXEA And MDEC Team Up Again To Prime Local Entrepreneurs For Growth
Pilot Entrepreneurs Programme a proven success amidst the Covid-19 Peer-to-peer mentoring methodology to create sustainable businesses
8 foreign VCs and local partners invest up to US$389mil via Dana Penjana Nasional
To create 1,800 jobs; strong interest in Malaysia’s prospects and startups Some investments into Asian companies, on condition Malaysia benefits as well
MTDC Main Funding Partner For National Technology and Innovation Sandbox Programme
Sandbox main goal to reduce manual labor reliance, enhance food security Will create rich opportunities for entrepreneurs to use new technologies
Sabah Creative Economy & Innovation Centre launches mentorship programme with MaGIC
500 hours pledged by 30 mentors to serve 300 Sabahan entrepreneurs Aim to accelerate industries in Sabah through technology, innovation & creativity
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