A South East Asia auto-focused ecosystem accelerator
A South East Asia auto-focused ecosystem accelerator
ABOUT
Investing and Scaling the
of the Auto Ecosystem
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. This programme is designed by industry experts to accelerate the growth of startups through one-to-one mentoring, workshops, access to funding and partnership opportunities with industry leaders.
ABOUT
Investing and Scaling the
of the Auto Ecosystem
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. This programme is designed by industry experts to accelerate the growth of startups through one-to-one mentoring, workshops, access to funding and partnership opportunities with industry leaders.
"We are truly excited over this partnership with Sunway iLabs, as this is the first-of-its-kind accelerator in the Southeast Asian region to identify, partner and scale innovative start-ups. It is an honour for us to be supporting and boosting the entrepreneur and automotive communities through this unique programme. This is another huge step towards Carsome’s vision of creating the most trusted vehicle ownership ecosystem, powered by technology and data."
Eric Cheng
Co-founder and CEO of Carsome
ABOUT
Investing and Scaling the
of the Auto Ecosystem
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. This programme is designed by industry experts to accelerate the growth of startups through one-to-one mentoring, workshops, access to funding and partnership opportunities with industry leaders.
"We are truly excited over this partnership with Sunway iLabs, as this is the first-of-its-kind accelerator in the Southeast Asian region to identify, partner and scale innovative start-ups. It is an honour for us to be supporting and boosting the entrepreneur and automotive communities through this unique programme. This is another huge step towards Carsome’s vision of creating the most trusted vehicle ownership ecosystem, powered by technology and data."
Eric Cheng
Co-founder and CEO of Carsome
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Are you disrupting
these verticals?
Financial Services
Creative offerings for consumers including financing, warranty, insurance etc.
Sustainable Mobility
Green transport system solutions, e-mobility, sustainable vehicle ownership and tech
Blockchain & NFT
Security, transparency, tracking, tokenisation and automotive gamification on Web3
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
Leveraging data and machine learning to understand consumer behaviour, drive insights and personalisation through SaaS, analytics and IoT
Connected Automotive Ecosystem
Integrated automotive solutions / platforms, personalised driver/owner experience, vehicle maintenance management, and driver safety and experience
Aftermarket Automotive Design and Hardware
Aftermarket lighting, vehicle accessories, collaborative design, voice and sound tech, automotive 3D printing and hardware
Vehicle Support Marketplaces and Providers
eCommerce marketplaces/ communities on vehicle parts and services
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Are you disrupting
these verticals?
Financial Services
Creative offerings for consumers including financing, warranty, insurance etc.
Sustainable Mobility
Green transport system solutions, e-mobility, sustainable vehicle ownership and tech
Blockchain & NFT
Security, transparency, tracking, tokenisation and automotive gamification on Web3
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
Leveraging data and machine learning to understand consumer behaviour, drive insights and personalisation through SaaS, analytics and IoT
Connected Automotive Ecosystem
Integrated automotive solutions / platforms, personalised driver/owner experience, vehicle maintenance management, and driver safety and experience
Aftermarket Automotive Design and Hardware
Aftermarket lighting, vehicle accessories, collaborative design, voice and sound tech, automotive 3D printing and hardware
Vehicle Support Marketplaces and Providers
eCommerce marketplaces/ communities on vehicle parts and services
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Are you disrupting
these verticals?
Financial Services
Creative offerings for consumers including financing, warranty, insurance etc.
Sustainable Mobility
Green transport system solutions, e-mobility, sustainable vehicle ownership and tech
Blockchain & NFT
Security, transparency, tracking, tokenisation and automotive gamification on Web3
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
Leveraging data and machine learning to understand consumer behaviour, drive insights and personalisation through SaaS, analytics and IoT
Connected Automotive Ecosystem
Integrated automotive solutions / platforms, personalised driver/owner experience, vehicle maintenance management, and driver safety and experience
Aftermarket Automotive Design and Hardware
Aftermarket lighting, vehicle accessories, collaborative design, voice and sound tech, automotive 3D printing and hardware
Vehicle Support Marketplaces and Providers
eCommerce marketplaces/ communities on vehicle parts and services
CRITERIA
What we're looking for
GEOGRAPHY
Global, but startups that can operate in South East Asia are preferred
STAGE
Seed to Series A startups. Preferably startups with traction or market fit
INDUSTRY
Sector agnostic but startups with demonstrable use cases on the highlighted verticals are preferred
SUSTAINABLE
Startups that are aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, especially those that contribute directly to SDG
CRITERIA
What we're looking for
GEOGRAPHY
Global, but startups that can operate in South East Asia are preferred
STAGE
Seed to Series A startups. Preferably startups with traction or market fit
INDUSTRY
Sector agnostic but startups with demonstrable use cases on the highlighted verticals are preferred
SUSTAINABLE
Startups that are aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, especially those that contribute directly to SDG
CRITERIA
What we're looking for
GEOGRAPHY
Global, but startups that can operate in South East Asia are preferred
STAGE
Seed to Series A startups. Preferably startups with traction or market fit
INDUSTRY
Sector agnostic but startups with demonstrable use cases on the highlighted verticals are preferred
SUSTAINABLE
Startups that are aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, especially those that contribute directly to SDG
TIMELINE
Fast-track your growth
with us in just 4 months
APPLICATIONS OPEN
10 MAY 2022
INFO SESSION
13 & 24 JUNE 2022
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
11 JULY 2022
SHORTLISTING OF STARTUPS
11 JULY 2022
START OF PRE-ACCELERATOR
18 JULY 2022
The selected startups will undergo mentorship, customised workshops/trainings and opportunities for pilots with Carsome Group and other industry leaders in the Sunway ecosystem
Announcement of Top 5 startups and the start of the accelerator
22 AUGUST 2022
The selected startups will run pilots with the business units.
demo day
25 NOVEMBER 2022
A demo day will be hosted at the end of 3 months to showcase the impact of the programme
TIMELINE
Fast-track your growth
with us in just 4 months
APPLICATIONS OPEN
10 MAY 2022
INFO SESSION
13 & 24 JUNE 2022
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
11 JULY 2022
SHORTLISTING OF STARTUPS
11 JULY 2022
START OF PRE-ACCELERATOR
18 JULY 2022
The selected startups will undergo mentorship, customised workshops/trainings and opportunities for pilots with Carsome Group and other industry leaders in the Sunway ecosystem
Announcement of Top 5 startups and the start of the accelerator
22 AUGUST 2022
The selected startups will run pilots with the business units.
demo day
25 NOVEMBER 2022
A demo day will be hosted at the end of 3 months to showcase the impact of the programme
BENEFITS
Providing you with
more than just funding
MENTORSHIP & WORKSHOPS
Support, mentorship and workshops from entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will also be connected to the relevant Carsome and Sunway Business Units.
FUNDING NETWORK
Access to angel investors and venture capital firms from Carsome and Sunway's network.
AWS ACTIVATE FOR STARTUPS
Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credits, tech support, workshops and events from AWS.
DOMAIN EXPERTISE
Leverage Carsome's expertise and gain access to valuable data.
Business Partnership Opportunity with Industry Leaders
Test and validate product/solutions in Carsome and Sunway’s thriving ecosystem.
TECH TALENTS
Tap into tech talents from Sunway University.
BENEFITS
Providing you with
more than just funding
MENTORSHIP & WORKSHOPS
Support, mentorship and workshops from entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will also be connected to the relevant Carsome and Sunway Business Units.
FUNDING NETWORK
Access to angel investors and venture capital firms from Carsome and Sunway's network.
AWS ACTIVATE FOR STARTUPS
Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credits, tech support, workshops and events from AWS.
DOMAIN EXPERTISE
Leverage Carsome's expertise and gain access to valuable data.
Business Partnership Opportunity with Industry Leaders
Test and validate product/solutions in Carsome and Sunway’s thriving ecosystem.
TECH TALENTS
Tap into tech talents from Sunway University.
BENEFITS
Providing you with more than just funding
MENTORSHIP & WORKSHOPS
Support, mentorship and workshops from entrepreneurs and industry experts. You will also be connected to the relevant Carsome and Sunway Business Units.
FUNDING NETWORK
Access to angel investors and venture capital firms from Carsome and Sunway's network.
AWS ACTIVATE FOR STARTUPS
Up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credits, tech support, workshops and events from AWS.
DOMAIN EXPERTISE
Leverage Carsome's expertise and gain access to valuable data.
Business Partnership Opportunity with Industry Leaders
Test and validate product/solutions in Carsome and Sunway’s thriving ecosystem.
TECH TALENTS
Tap into tech talents from Sunway University.
INFO SESSION
Not sure if this is for you?
This info session will provide you with all the information you need to know about this programme and meet the team behind this programme. Ask us any questions regarding the programme!
DATE: 24 JUNE 2022
TIME: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
LOCATION: ZOOM
INFO SESSION
Not sure if this is for you?
This info session will provide you with all the information you need to know about this programme and meet the team behind this programme. Ask us any questions regarding the programme!
DATE: 24 JUNE 2022
TIME: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
LOCATION: ZOOM
INFO SESSION
Not sure if this is for you?
This info session will provide you with all the information you need to know about this programme and meet the team behind this programme. Ask us any questions regarding the programme!
PARTNERS
Supported by our
global media partners,
investors and advisors
PARTNERS
Supported by our global media partners, investors and advisors
PARTNERS
Supported by our
global media partners,
investors and advisors