The top five start-ups recognised were PasarKraf by The Quack Movement, KuCHARGE, Volunti Connect, Robotron World, and DatoBulat Tech Lab.
The initiative aligns with the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025 and the Higher Education Entrepreneurship Action Plan 2021-2025, focusing on developing an entrepreneurial mindset among students and graduates.
The Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) emphasizes the importance of collaboration between universities, industries, and the government to strengthen entrepreneurship in higher education.
“LaunchX has been a game-changer for our startup,” said Mohamad Hazmi Hafizi, co-founder of DatoBulat Tech Lab. “It provided invaluable market insights, refined our business model, and built the resilience needed to overcome challenges.”
Professor Dr. Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam, Provost of Sunway University, highlighted the transformative power of university entrepreneurship in fostering solutions and driving equity.