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LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.
LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.
LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.
March – August 2024 (3+2 months)
Blended (Physical & Virtual)
Open to all student startups across Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia
March – August 2024
(3+2 months)
Blended (Physical & Virtual)
Open to all student startups across Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia
March – August 2024 (3+2 months)
Blended (Physical & Virtual)
Open to all student startups across Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia
At least one (1) full-time student co-founder
At least one of the co-founder has to be a current active student/recent graduate (<6 months) from a Higher Education Institute in Malaysia at the time of application & be the key driver of the startup*
*The student must be the key person for the startup & attend all events/workshops
Validated problem-solution fit
Prove that your idea uniquely solves a problem of specific consumer groups, and that the consumers are willing to purchase. You must be able to show evidence of market research.
Prototype
Help us to visualise your solution – you must provide us with a wireframe / product sketch / service plan of your solution
Alignment to the UN-SDGs
Ideas aligned with at least one of the 17 UN-SDGs;
preferably, solutions that focuses on Net Zero Carbon
At least one (1) full-time student co-founder
At least one of the co-founder has to be a current active student/recent graduate (<6 months) from a Higher Education Institute in Malaysia at the time of application & be the key driver of the startup*
*The student must be the key person for the startup & attend all events/workshops
Validated problem-solution fit
Prove that your idea uniquely solves a problem of specific consumer groups, and that the consumers are willing to purchase. You must be able to show evidence of market research.
Prototype
Help us to visualise your solution – you must provide us with a wireframe / product sketch / service plan of your solution
Alignment to the UN-SDGs
Ideas aligned with at least one of the 17 UN-SDGs; preferably, solutions that focuses on Net Zero Carbon
At least one (1) full-time student co-founder
At least one of the co-founder has to be a current active student/recent graduate (<6 months) from a Higher Education Institute in Malaysia at the time of application & be the key driver of the startup*
*The student must be the key person for the startup & attend all events/workshops
Validated problem-solution fit
Prove that your idea uniquely solves a problem of specific consumer groups, and that the consumers are willing to purchase. You must be able to show evidence of market research.
Prototype
Help us to visualise your solution – you must provide us with a wireframe / product sketch / service plan of your solution
Alignment to the UN-SDGs
Ideas aligned with at least one of the 17 UN-SDGs;
preferably, solutions that focuses on Net Zero Carbon
Equity-free
Mentorship
Support from industry & VC mentors
Networking
Leverage on our connections and expand your network to get potential partners & investors
Funding & grant*
Opportunities for funding & access to grant
Workshops
Specially curated workshops & sharing sessions
Co-working spaces
Up to 9 months’ access* at Sunway iLabs Foundry Co-working space
Exclusive startup perks
Worth more than
RM 100,000
Community
Immerse in a community of young entrepreneurs across Malaysia to allow one another to collaborate, share ideas & learn from one another
Equity-free
Mentorship
Support from industry & VC mentors
Networking
Leverage on our connections and expand your network to get potential partners & investors
Funding & grant*
Opportunities for funding & access to grant
Workshops
Specially curated workshops & sharing sessions
Co-working spaces
Up to 9 months’ access* at Sunway iLabs Foundry Co-working space
Exclusive startup perks
Worth more than RM 100,000
Community
Immerse in a community of young entrepreneurs across Malaysia to allow one another to collaborate, share ideas & learn from one another
Equity-free
Mentorship
Support from industry & VC mentors
Networking
Leverage on our connections and expand your network to get potential partners & investors
Funding & grant*
Opportunities for funding & access to grant
Workshops
Specially curated workshops & sharing sessions
Co-working spaces
Up to 9 months’ access* at Sunway iLabs Foundry Co-working space
Exclusive startup perks
Worth more than RM 100,000
Community
Immerse in a community of young entrepreneurs across Malaysia to allow one another to collaborate, share ideas & learn from one another
Launch ( 8 & 9 March 2024)
Student startups to attend launch & networking event as well as physical workshops
March – June 2024
Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working on completing their marketable MVP & refining their pitch deck and business model
Pre-Demo Day (7-8 June 2024)
Top student startups selected to receive catalyst grant of up to RM10,000 for piloting and/or refining of MVP
June – August 2024
Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while complete marketable MVP & refine their pitch deck and business model
Demo Day (23 August 2024)
Top student startups selected to receive seed fund for further market penetration & scaling.
The Launch, Pre-Demo Day and Demo day will be a physical event.
Launch
(8 & 9 March 2024) | Sunway University
Student startups to attend launch & networking event as well as physical workshops
March – June 2024
Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working on completing their marketable MVP & refining their pitch deck and business model
Pre-Demo Day
(7-8 June 2024) | Iskandar,
Johor
Top student startups selected to receive catalyst grant of up to RM10,000 for piloting and/or refining of MVP
June – August 2024
Top student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working towards completing at least one pilot initiative and gaining traction.
Demo Day (23 August 2024) | Kuala Lumpur
Top student startups selected to receive seed fund for further market penetration & scaling.
The Launch, Pre-Demo Day and Demo day will be a physical event.
For full programme itinerary, please refer to this link.
Launch (Early March 2024) | Sunway University
Student startups to attend launch & networking event as well as physical workshops
March – June 2024
Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working on completing their marketable MVP & refining their pitch deck and business model
Pre-Demo Day (7-8 June 2024) | Iskandar, Johor
Top student startups selected to receive catalyst grant of up to RM10,000 for piloting and/or refining of MVP
June – August 2024
Top student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring sessions, while working towards completing at least one pilot initiative and gaining traction.
Demo Day (23 August 2024) | Kuala Lumpur
Top student startups selected to receive seed fund for further market penetration & scaling.
The Launch, Pre-Demo Day and Demo Day will be a physical event.
For the full programme itinerary, please refer to this link.
Session 1: 4pm-5pm, Thursday, 1 February 2024
Session 2: 4pm-5pm, Thursday, 22 February 2024
Both sessions will be held virtually via Zoom
Kita
Co-Founders: Teoh Wei Ean, Davin Lee, Tan JiaJun, Un Kai Wen
“LaunchX opened up so many doors of opportunities for us and created an ecosystem of young entrepreneurs so that we can inspire each other, support each other, and grow together”
Opack
Founder: Yap Mei Xin
“The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.”
LaunchX: Building The Startup Generation Of Tomorrow
Tegas to sponsor flights, accommodation for Sarawakian students selected for LaunchX programme
Spearheading University Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Malaysia
Sunway iLabs’ LaunchX Returns With Bigger Goals To Empower Malaysia’s University Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Kita
Co-Founders: Teoh Wei Ean, Davin Lee, Tan JiaJun, Un Kai Wen
“LaunchX opened up so many doors of opportunities for us and created an ecosystem of young entrepreneurs so that we can inspire each other, support each other, and grow together”
Opack
Founder: Yap Mei Xin
“The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.”
Auritma
Co-Founders: Nurul Izzati Binti Saleh, Khalida Ainis binti Mohd Noor Azudin
“The program has been amazing in transforming me from a novice with no prior business knowledge into a well-equipped entrepreneur. The benefits I have gained from (LaunchX) have been truly remarkable. I am excited about the future of Auritma. This LaunchX Program has been a catalyst to my personal and professional growth and I am happy to contribute back to Sunway iLabs.”
Unilah
Founder: Shawn Tham
A highlight of our (LaunchX) journey was the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow startup teams, mentors, and judges. The bonds we forged extend beyond the program and we are thrilled to have collaborated on various projects within the dynamic startup community of Southeast Asia.
Kita
Co-Founders: Teoh Wei Ean, Davin Lee, Tan JiaJun, Un Kai Wen
“LaunchX opened up so many doors of opportunities for us and created an ecosystem of young entrepreneurs so that we can inspire each other, support each other, and grow together”
Opack
Founder: Yap Mei Xin
“The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.”
Unilah
Founder: Shawn Tham
“A highlight of our (LaunchX) journey was the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow startup teams, mentors, and judges. The bonds we forged extend beyond the program and we are thrilled to have collaborated on various projects within the dynamic startup community of Southeast Asia. “
Auritma
Co-Founders: Nurul Izzati Binti Saleh, Khalida Ainis binti Mohd Noor Azudin
“The program has been amazing in transforming me from a novice with no prior business knowledge into a well-equipped entrepreneur. The benefits I have gained from (LaunchX) have been truly remarkable. I am excited about the future of Auritma. This LaunchX Program has been a catalyst to my personal and professional growth and I am happy to contribute back to Sunway iLabs.”
& Universities in Malaysia
& Universities in Malaysia
Sunway Innovations Labs (1420603-K)
Sunway FutureX,
Duplex, Jalan PJS 11/26,
Bandar Sunway,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor