ABOUT US

Inspire talent to Build sustainable solutions for a better future and help startups Scale for business success through talent, market access, and investment.

About Sunway iLabs

Sunway iLabs was established on the 4th of May 2017 through a smart partnership between Sunway Group and Sunway University. At Sunway iLabs, we cultivate an innovation ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs at all levels. We inspire individuals to develop sustainable solutions for a better future and aid startups in growing their businesses by providing access to talent, market reach, and investment opportunities.

Our Vision Mission

Inspire. Build. Scale.

We are dedicated to cultivating an ecosystem where startups can thrive, and we are committed to fostering innovation that will propel our city to new heights.

Inspire Talents

We aim to nurture and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs, researchers, and experts.

Build Sustainable Solutions

Our focus is on generating solutions that contribute to sustainable and resilient cities, with a key objective of achieving net zero emissions.

Scaling Startups

We help startups to scale with the resources they need to succeed, including talent, market access, and investment opportunities.

We Focus on Sustainable and Resilient Cities

Just as Sunway City Kuala Lumpur went from a wasteland to a wonderland, Sunway iLabs was formed to cultivate an ecosystem for startups to do the same – building ideas and potentially evolving this city to the next level. As our entrepreneurs, researchers and experts come together to generate sustainable solutions; we have given rise to Sunway Living Lab, fostering innovation around sustainable and resilient cities, with achieving net zero as a primary goal.

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

Bringing Innovations towards Malaysia & Beyond

Over the years, we have expanded our headquarters from Sunway City Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Sunway Iskandar in Johor Bharu, and Singapore.

Our Locations

Connect With Us

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

“Innovation and sustainable development is part of our DNA, and there is a culture of experimentation where we have a history of taking good bets on the future and doubling down on the ones that work well — that’s how Sunway Group has grown. We have successfully scaled up our many businesses to become market leaders in their own right.”

Matt van Leeuwen,  
Chief Innovation Officer, Sunway Group  
CEO, Sunway iLabs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

For AI startups seeking talent tech development support and market entry: VISIT HERE

For startups and scaleups in search of investment: VISIT HERE

For corporates eager to enhance their staff’s innovation skills: VISIT HERE

How do I get involved in Sunway iLabs' events?

Keep an eye on our social media for the latest updates.

What are the guiding principles behind Sunway iLabs' investment strategy?

We invest in startups and scaleups that bring synergies to the Sunway Group through direct investment and fund-of-fund.

Discover more here: investment page

Have more questions?

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