Head's Up: News and Events
Welcome back to an all-new Head’s Up. It’s been a busy week for the ecosystem with new and ongoing programmes for founders and startups being announced. Fret not if you have missed them, today’s issue is all about keeping you updated.
Here are a couple of news and events to stay updated with. Till our next issue, stay safe and stay healthy!
Events
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) x COMMUNITY SESSION!
📢 Join in for a sharing session with esteemed MDEC representatives!
This is an opportunity for founders to gain first hand insights and learn more about MDEC’s various initiatives and programmes to help their startup to grow
This community session will cover the Malaysia Digital Hub (MDH) and Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Pass (MTEP) initiative, Fundraising and Investment 101, Market Access opportunities and many more elements of support at MDEC.
Date: 15 April 2022, Friday
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Level 1, WORQ, TTDI
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gvykbMdQ
Together with the Entrepreneurs and Startup Malaysia community, MDEC is conducting a study on the entrepreneurs ecosystem in Malaysia and they need your help to fill up these questionnaires.
They also have partners that will be offering discounts and freebies to participants upon the end of the study. To participate, head over to http://entrepreneurs.my/
Exclusively designed for pre-seed and early-stage start-ups that are serious about achieving impactful customer proof-points while building and validating ideas & business models.
Directly access our pool of International & Local Mentors, Innovation Hubs, Resources and Market exposure with extended Post-Programme and Funding Opportunities as perks of the programme.
Turn Your Start-up into an Investable Business with the RIGHT Expertise & Resources!
Click the link below to register now as slots are limited for Cohort 1!
https://lnkd.in/gYNWiuSz
Sunway iLabs will be extending the application period for the Sunway iLabs Super Accelerator Programe to the 5th of Apriml! If your startup is disrupting these verticals – Edutech, Fintech & Agrifood Tech, you are encouraged to apply!
Apply here - https://bit.ly/SA_2022
Co-organised by Penjana Kapital Sdn. Bhd. and Sunway iLabs, KapitalX is a venture capital talent development programme designed by venture capitalists that equips participants with a detailed overview of the VC ecosystem with real-time practical application and networking opportunities.
Here are some of the reasons why you should join KapitalX:
• Access to content that is curated by seasoned venture capitalists
• Hands-on learning from the global venture capitalists as you work on real deals
• Expand your global network in the venture capital ecosystem
• Shadow and learn from an investment analyst from a range of global venture capital firms to learn the actual day to day task.
Who should join this programme:
✅University students in their final/penultimate year
✅Working professionals of less than 3 years’ experience
✅Entrepreneurs or early stage startup employees
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gkHKcMsH
News
Pantas Partners Funding Societies To Launch Pre-Approved Invoice Financing Facility For SMEs
Pantas has partnered with Funding Societies, to launch an industry leading pre-approved automated invoice financing facility for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.
The partnership aims to provide SMEs with an easily accessible financial safety net. Leveraging on Pantas’ and Funding Societies’ proprietary data and algorithms, SMEs are automatically pre-approved for invoice financing facility via Pantas’ free e-invoicing software.
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Penjana Kapital Partners Sunway iLabs To Launch Venture Capital Talent Development Programme, KapitalX
Penjana Kapital and Sunway University, through its innovation arm, Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs), have joined forces to launch Malaysia’s first venture capital talent development programme, KapitalX.
KapitalX, which began operations on April 1, 2022, intends to develop future venture capital (“VC”) talent by providing them with the essential skillsets to become junior to mid-level VC investment analysts.
This is in line with Penjana Kapital’s goal of developing the Malaysian venture capital ecosystem as part of the Malaysian government’s aim to expedite the development of a future innovation economy.
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Capital A’s Super App Announces 5-Year Collaboration With Google Cloud
airasia Super App, the digital travel and lifestyle platform for everyone in Southeast Asia, and Google Cloud today announced a five-year strategic collaboration to advance airasia Super App’s vision of a co-innovation ecosystem that all businesses and developers can partake in to serve the daily needs of people in the region.
The two organisations will combine core competencies to nurture technology talent, co-create software tools for open innovation, deliver data-driven intelligence on behalf of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) on the platform, and ensure accessibility for diverse users in cities and rural areas.
For further reading, click here
Celcom And HeiTech Set To Collaborate To Equip Malaysian Ambulances With Smart Healthcare Tech
Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HeiTech Padu Berhad (HeiTech) to explore on the development of implementing and equipping Malaysian ambulances with Smart healthcare technology and services.
The collaboration between the two organisations aims to provide first responders with access to advanced technologies and communication tools to treat patients more efficiently and effectively.
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