The MYCentre4IR ESG Innovation Challenge 2024 on 7 Nov saw five innovative startups winning US$22,344 (RM100,000) each in bridge funding to implement their proof-of-concept with their respective corporate partners.
The Challenge is a joint initiative by the Malaysia Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) and Bursa Malaysia Bhd, seeking to find cutting-edge digital solutions aimed at enhancing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts of five Malaysian Public Listed Companies, namely CJ Century Logistics Holdings Bhd, Globetronics Technology Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd, REDtone Digital Bhd and Sunway Innovation Labs (representing Sunway Group).
Launched on 1 Aug, the Challenge attracted local and international participants, including from the United States, Sweden, Canada, India, Singapore and Namibia. 32 out of over 100 submissions came from Malaysia.
