Head's Up: News, Events and Disruptr Of The Week
Catch up on the latest news and events from the ecosystem
Welcome back to an all-new Head’s Up! We have wrapped up a 5-part article series through our collaboration with Sunway iLabs at Sunway University. If you missed the articles, no worries! Read them here, here, here, here and here.
Today, we are getting you up to speed with everything that’s been going on! Be sure to read on for all the latest news and events from the ecosystem, and last but not least don’t forget to subscribe!
Till our next issue, stay safe and stay healthy!
News
Google Launches 7th Edition Of Google for Startups Accelerator In SEA and Pakistan
Google is launching the seventh edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator (GFSA) for Southeast Asia (SEA) and Pakistan, where it will enroll up to 15 seed and series A startups who are focused on solving the region’s most important challenges, particularly in fintech, healthtech, retail and e-commerce, as well as SME-focused B2B solutions.
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MOSTI Launches 5th Edition MYStartup Roadshow To Strengthen Ecosystem In East Malaysia
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Baba has launched MYStartup East Malaysia Region Roadshow, the fifth edition under MYStartup Roadshow, at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
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FWD Start-Up Studio & 1337 Ventures Regional Insurtech Data Hackathon Seeks Data-Related Insurance Solutions
To disrupt the insurance sector, FWD Start-Up Studio and 1337 Ventures are looking for teams of students, startups, data wizards, software ninjas, IT professionals, and Insurtech enthusiasts. Participate in a 3-day Regional Insurtech Data Hackathon from September 9 to 11, 2022, with a demo day on September 24, 2022.
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Sunway iLabs Concludes The iLabs Super Accelerator With Investment In 5 Startups
Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs), the innovation arm of Sunway Group and Sunway University has concluded the fourth batch of its’ flagship Super Accelerator with a Demo Day where the top five startups pitched to a room of over 100 Angel investors, venture capitalists, and industry leaders.
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Disruptr Of The Week
Meet Daniel Wallis, CEO & Founder of Zonar
CEO & Co-founder of Zonar, Daniel Wallis is the Disruptr of the week. Get to know what inspired him to start his enterprise, his vision for the next few years and why he thinks investors should look into Zonar.
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Events
The FMT News X Winacore Capital Accelerator is now open for H2 2022 applications.
Shortlisted startups/SMEs will receive hands-on advice including, but not limited to; marketing strategy; business strategy; and financial operations, with the potential of investment from FMT and Winacore Capital.
For more information on the accelerator, visit https://lnkd.in/gEXUUKFs
Many great ideas were presented throughout the years and these ideas are what caught the eyes of the mentors and also the industry!
Your ideas could be next!
Sign up now at http://sunway.my/MIC2022
Open to Sunway staff and students only. Deadline: 30 August 2022
1337 Ventures & FWD Startup Studio is thrilled to announce the start of Batch 4 of the Alpha Startups pre-accelerator programme! During this 5-week pre-acceleration, you will have the opportunity to develop, validate, and fine-tune your Fintech or Insurtech business plan.
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