Head's Up: News, Events & Disruptrs of The Week
Welcome back to an all-new Head’s Up. This week, we look back at the latest news, events and Disruptrs making headlines. 1337 Ventures had announced the winners of Cohort 41 while MOSTI welcomed 36 new startups to its first MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Programme.
We covered all this and more so be sure to read on. Till our next issue, stay safe and stay healthy!
Events
Scaleup Malaysia is accepting applications for Cohort 4! If you are a founder looking to embark on a market expansion journey and if you are interested to prime your business to be investment-ready, then this is the cohort for you.
Register now at https://lnkd.in/dKKvUcjR
Malaysian startups have gone through many challenges in the past two years since the pandemic started. As Malaysia is easing into the endemic phase, Sidec is bringing back the long-awaited Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2022 to elevate our local startups and take it further!
This prestigious accelerator programme is open to all innovative and aspiring startups who want to create an impact that’ll benefit both the business and the world!
Read on to know more about the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2022
or you may REGISTER NOW at www.sidec.com.my/sap2022/
The Carsome Mobility Lab is now open for applications! Co-organized by Carsome and Sunway iLabs, the Carsome Mobility Lab is a 4-month accelerator that focuses on funding, supporting and scaling startups that are disrupting the auto ecosystem.
They are looking for startups that are disrupting these verticals – financial services, sustainable mobility, blockchain & NFT, artificial intelligence & machine learning, connected automotive ecosystem, aftermarket automotive design and hardware, and vehicle support marketplaces and providers.
For more information and application, head over to our website at https://lnkd.in/e7quHzRh
Applications close on the 4th of July 2022.
Disruptrs
Meet Raymond Ng and Maharis Azman, Branding and Innovation Architects of Superhumans
Meet Raymond Ng and Maharis Azman, Branding and Innovation Architects of Superhumans help startups unlock opportunities to support their growth roadmap. For further reading, click here
News
The finalists of the Alpha Startups™ Digital Accelerator Cohort 41 couldn’t be more diverse.
From early childhood education to building inspection through AI-driven processing, ten promising Malaysian startups showcased their ideas at the Demo Day which unfolded after an intensive 5-weeks of acceleration.
The three judges, Suresh Thiru, former CEO of SEEK Asia, YM Dato’ Syed Haizam, Managing Partner of The Hive Southeast Asia and Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO & Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures presented the top positions to iKEY and Langwords.
For further reading, click here
Lenovo has launched its Workplace Solutions portfolio designed to give organizations the confidence to welcome their employees back.
With solutions like simplified workspace booking, utilisation analytics and smart facilities management coupled with professional services, businesses can provide employees with enhanced flexible working options offering the benefits of both in-office interactions and remote work.
For further reading, click here
HSBC has launched a Female Entrepreneur Fund (“Fund”), which will provide USD1 billion in lending to female-owned businesses in 11 markets including Malaysia over the next 12 months.
This comes alongside the introduction of the HSBC Roar initiative, which enables female entrepreneurs, as well as successful Fund applicants, to access:
A series of masterclasses hosted by experienced business leaders
Tailored networking sessions with major companies in markets where the Fund operates
Insights from the investor community and the opportunity to pitch to angel investors
Bespoke advisory for female entrepreneurs from experienced HSBC bankers
For further reading, click here
OYO’s Country Head for Malaysia and Singapore Tan Ming Luk writes about the adoption of travel tech for tourism resurgence.
Enhanced technology and operational capabilities can ensure seamless management of a property, from accurate revenue tracking, automated price adjustments, and ensuring memorable day-to-day guest experiences.
Moreover, technology like omnichannel distribution across online and offline channels have demonstrated notable effectiveness. For instance, OYO reports that the hoteliers under its umbrella have experienced 90% guest occupancy after implementing its system.
However, before delving into omnichannels, traditional hoteliers are still struggling with issues like selling rooms at optimised prices and reaching their customers through the right channels. This is where the predictive capabilities of Revenue Management Technology (RMS) can help forecast demands and optimise prices to increase occupancy and revenue.
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