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DEEP TECH VENTURES LAB

Cohort 1

April - October 2025

About Us

The Deep Tech Ventures Lab (DTVL) is a 6-month co-creation initiative that aims to build and/or scale high-value, IP-driven startups. Its primary goal is to bridge the gap between technology and commercialisation and accelerate the Deep Tech speed to market across a broad range of verticals such as AI, advanced manufacturing, etc.

Accelerate Deeptech Innovation Through

Technology Diffusion

Fast-track deeptech adoption by partnering with global, growth-stage startups ready to scale and expand into Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Co-Creation

Co-create deeptech ventures with rapid market entry and agility through collaborative alliances with local experts, inventors, entrepreneurs, corporates, and regulatory bodies.

Investment

Gain access to FutureX Deeptech Fund and ecosystem for long-term, sustainable growth.

What We Look For?

We look for high-impact solutions leveraging technological innovation within the following verticals:

Food & water security

Decarbonisation & CCUS

Health & Wellness

Energy Transition

Intelligent autonomy

Semiconductor & Data Centres

Deep Tech technology enablers we prioritised: 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)

Generative AI

Advanced materials

Quantum computation

Biotechnology

Human-machine interfaces

Who Is This Programme For?

Programme Benefits

Access a broad network of local and international corporate partners for industry insights, mentorship, pilot trials, and market expansion.

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all accelerator programmes - we tailor the program to the specific needs of each founder. Receive dedicated office hours from global experts and engage with a community of ambitious founders tackling intricate challenges through advanced technology.

Selected startups gain access to grants and potential investments to fast-track their development. Get exclusive funding opportunities and access to over USD 100,000 perks, including premium support from industry leaders like Google and Microsoft for Startups.

Programme Benefits

Speaker series with targeted, experienced founders and operators

Community of other ambitious founders developing solutions through cutting-edge technology

Co-working spaces at Sunway FutureX lobby

Networking opportunities

Dedicated support

Startup perks worth more than US$100k including partners from Google and Microsoft for startups

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Prospective founders or early-stage startups with strong IP backing, or entrepreneurs looking to solve high-impact problems willing to establish a base in Malaysia.

Programme participants must be able to commit on a full-time basis throughout the duration of the programme (April – October).

Absolutely! We accept solo founders or small teams of founders. Our programme helps match you to IP that can be used to solve a problem suited to your talents.

The programme is free-of-charge to join.

Submit your application here, and our team will be in touch.

Programme Timeline
17 February
Announcement & Registration
15 April
Official Launch
16 June
Pre-Demo Day
October
Demo Day

Programme Partners

To-Be-Announced