About Us

We inspire talent to build sustainable solutions for a better future and enable startups to scale their businesses through talent, market access, and investment.

About Sunway iLabs

Sunway iLabs was established on 4 May 2017 through a partnership between Sunway Group and Sunway University. It is the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for innovators and entrepreneurs at all stages, inspiring talent to build sustainable solutions for a better future and supporting startups to scale through venture capital, market access partnerships, and talent development.

Our Vision Mission

Inspire • Build • Scale

Inspiring Talents

Inspire and identify high-potential talent, startups, and emerging technologies aligned with corporate strategic priorities.

Building Partnerships

Build strategic partnerships by supporting pilot deployments and real-world validation within Sunway’s living lab ecosystem, backed by research and market access.

Scaling Startups

Scale proven innovations through strategic partnerships, investment, and expansion to deliver long-term value across the innovation ecosystem.

Our Strategies

Sustainable innovation & ecosystem growth

Global Vantage Points

Invests through a fund-of-funds model alongside direct strategic investments to access top global venture networks and high-potential startups.

Outside-in Innovation

Accelerates sustainable growth through strategic partnerships between Sunway Business Units and Startup innovation.

Inside-out Innovation

Nurtures entrepreneurs and cultivates an innovative culture for future resiliency.

Global Vantage Points

Invests through a fund-of-funds model alongside direct strategic investments to access top global venture networks and high-potential startups.

Outside-in Innovation

Accelerates sustainable growth through strategic partnerships between Sunway Business Units and Startup innovation.

Inside-out Innovation

Nurtures entrepreneurs and cultivates an innovative culture for future resiliency.

Leadership Team

Matt van Leeuwen

Chief Innovation Officer,
Sunway Group

CEO, Sunway iLabs

Karen Lau

Chief Operations Officer,
Sunway iLabs

Director, Sunway University

Raymond Hor

Fund Director

Annie Vu

Head, Investment & Partnership

Meet Our Team

A diverse team of passionate individuals committed to driving innovation and impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I take to participate in Sunway iLabs' programmes?

We provide programmes tailored to university students, local and international startups/scaleups and corporates

For university students: VISIT HERE

For local and overseas startups/scaleups in search of venture support and market access: VISIT HERE

Join our latest FutureX Ventures Fest event: Visit Here

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We take a fund-of-funds approach, partnering with leading venture capital funds around the world while also making direct strategic investments into high-potential startups.

Discover more here: investment page

You can stay connected by subscribing to our FutureX Insights platform: Visit Here

We curate ideas and insights shaping the future of technology, innovation, and impact across startups, corporates, and investors. Have ideas to share? Join us as a contributor. Visit Here.

Feel free to contact us at sunwayilabs@sunway.com.my

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