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The university startup accelerator programme that turns ideas into fundable startups

The university startup accelerator programme that turns ideas into fundable startups

The university startup accelerator programme that turns ideas into fundable startups

ABOUT

For the next generation of entrepreneurs

LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.

ABOUT

For the next generation
of entrepreneurs

LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.

ABOUT

For the next generation
of entrepreneurs

LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Take the first step of your
startup journey

March – August 2024 (3+2 months)

Blended (Physical & Virtual)

Open to all student startups across Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Take the first step of your startup journey

March – August 2024 

(3+2 months)

Blended (Physical & Virtual)

Open to all student startups across Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Take the first step of your
startup journey

March – August 2024 (3+2 months)

Blended (Physical & Virtual)

Open to all student startups across Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia

REQUIREMENTS

Tailored for early stage founders to launch their startups

At least one (1) full-time student co-founder

At least one of the co-founder has to be a current active student/recent graduate (<6 months) from a Higher Education Institute in Malaysia at the time of application & be the key driver of the startup*

*The student must be the key person for the startup & attend all events/workshops

Validated problem-solution fit

Prove that your idea uniquely solves a problem of specific consumer groups, and that the consumers are willing to purchase. You must be able to show evidence of market research.

Prototype

Help us to visualise your solution – you must provide us with a wireframe / product sketch / service plan of your solution

Alignment to the UN-SDGs

Ideas aligned with at least one of the 17 UN-SDGs;
preferably, solutions that focuses on Net Zero Carbon

REQUIREMENTS

Tailored for early stage founders to launch their startups

At least one (1) full-time student co-founder

At least one of the co-founder has to be a current active student/recent graduate (<6 months) from a Higher Education Institute in Malaysia at the time of application & be the key driver of the startup*

*The student must be the key person for the startup & attend all events/workshops

Validated problem-solution fit

Prove that your idea uniquely solves a problem of specific consumer groups, and that the consumers are willing to purchase. You must be able to show evidence of market research.

Prototype

Help us to visualise your solution – you must provide us with a wireframe / product sketch / service plan of your solution

Alignment to the UN-SDGs

Ideas aligned with at least one of the 17 UN-SDGs; preferably, solutions that focuses on Net Zero Carbon

REQUIREMENTS

Tailored for early stage founders to launch their startups

At least one (1) full-time student co-founder

At least one of the co-founder has to be a current active student/recent graduate (<6 months) from a Higher Education Institute in Malaysia at the time of application & be the key driver of the startup*

*The student must be the key person for the startup & attend all events/workshops

Validated problem-solution fit

Prove that your idea uniquely solves a problem of specific consumer groups, and that the consumers are willing to purchase. You must be able to show evidence of market research.

Prototype

Help us to visualise your solution – you must provide us with a wireframe / product sketch / service plan of your solution

Alignment to the UN-SDGs

Ideas aligned with at least one of the 17 UN-SDGs;
preferably, solutions that focuses on Net Zero Carbon

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

From ideas to fundable startups

Equity-free

Mentorship

Support from industry & VC mentors

Networking

Leverage on our connections and expand your network to get potential partners & investors

Funding & grant*

Opportunities for funding & access to grant

Workshops

Specially curated workshops & sharing sessions

Co-working spaces

Up to 9 months’ access* at Sunway iLabs Foundry Co-working space

Exclusive startup perks

Worth more than 

RM 100,000

Community

Immerse in a community of young entrepreneurs across Malaysia to allow one another to collaborate, share ideas & learn from one another

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

From ideas to fundable startups

Equity-free

Mentorship

Support from industry & VC mentors

Networking

Leverage on our connections and expand your network to get potential partners & investors

Funding & grant*

Opportunities for funding & access to grant

Workshops

Specially curated workshops & sharing sessions

Co-working spaces

Up to 9 months’ access* at Sunway iLabs Foundry Co-working space

Exclusive startup perks

Worth more than RM 100,000

Community

Immerse in a community of young entrepreneurs across Malaysia to allow one another to collaborate, share ideas & learn from one another

PROGRAMME BENEFITS

From ideas to fundable startups

Equity-free

Mentorship

Support from industry & VC mentors

Networking

Leverage on our connections and expand your network to get potential partners & investors

Funding & grant*

Opportunities for funding & access to grant

Workshops

Specially curated workshops & sharing sessions

Co-working spaces

Up to 9 months’ access* at Sunway iLabs Foundry Co-working space

Exclusive startup perks

Worth more than RM 100,000

Community

Immerse in a community of young entrepreneurs across Malaysia to allow one another to collaborate, share ideas & learn from one another

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Be inspired to build and launch your startup

Launch ( 8 & 9 March 2024)

Student startups to attend launch & networking event as well as physical workshops

March – June 2024

Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working on completing their marketable MVP & refining their pitch deck and business model

Pre-Demo Day (7-8 June 2024)

Top student startups selected to receive catalyst grant of up to RM10,000 for piloting and/or refining of MVP

June – August 2024

Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while complete marketable MVP & refine their pitch deck and business model

Demo Day (23 August 2024)

Top student startups selected to receive seed fund for further market penetration & scaling.

The Launch, Pre-Demo Day and Demo day will be a physical event.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Be inspired to build and launch your startup

Launch
(8 & 9 March 2024) | Sunway University

Student startups to attend launch & networking event as well as physical workshops

March – June 2024

Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working on completing their marketable MVP & refining their pitch deck and business model

Pre-Demo Day 

(7-8 June 2024) | Iskandar,

Johor

Top student startups selected to receive catalyst grant of up to RM10,000 for piloting and/or refining of MVP

June – August 2024

Top student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working towards completing at least one pilot initiative and gaining traction. 

Demo Day (23 August 2024) | Kuala Lumpur

Top student startups selected to receive seed fund for further market penetration & scaling.

The Launch, Pre-Demo Day and Demo day will be a physical event.

For full programme itinerary, please refer to this link.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Be inspired to build and
launch your startup

Launch (Early March 2024) | Sunway University

Student startups to attend launch & networking event as well as physical workshops

March – June 2024

Student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring session, while working on completing their marketable MVP & refining their pitch deck and business model

Pre-Demo Day (7-8 June 2024) | Iskandar, Johor

Top student startups selected to receive catalyst grant of up to RM10,000 for piloting and/or refining of MVP

June – August 2024

Top student startups to attend virtual workshops & mentoring sessions, while working towards completing at least one pilot initiative and gaining traction.

Demo Day (23 August 2024) | Kuala Lumpur

Top student startups selected to receive seed fund for further market penetration & scaling.

The Launch, Pre-Demo Day and Demo Day will be a physical event.

For the full programme itinerary, please refer to this link

INFO SESSION

Sign up for LaunchX Info Session

Session 1: 4pm-5pm, Thursday, 1 February 2024

Session 2: 4pm-5pm, Thursday, 22 February 2024

Both sessions will be held virtually via Zoom

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TESTIMONIALS

Here's what our founders say about LaunchX

Kita

Co-Founders: Teoh Wei Ean, Davin Lee, Tan JiaJun, Un Kai Wen

LaunchX opened up so many doors of opportunities for us and created an ecosystem of young entrepreneurs so that we can inspire each other, support each other, and grow together”

Opack

Founder: Yap Mei Xin

The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.”

IN THE NEWS

Forging entrepreneurial mindset in students

Sunway iLabs’ LaunchX Unveils Top Ten University Startups

LaunchX: Building The Startup Generation Of Tomorrow

Tegas to sponsor flights, accommodation for Sarawakian students selected for LaunchX programme

Spearheading University Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Malaysia

Sunway iLabs’ LaunchX Returns With Bigger Goals To Empower Malaysia’s University Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

IN THE NEWS

Forging entrepreneurial mindset in students
Sunway iLabs’ LaunchX Unveils Top Ten University Startups

LaunchX: Building The Startup Generation Of Tomorrow

Tegas to sponsor flights, accommodation for Sarawakian students selected for LaunchX programme

Spearheading University Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Malaysia

Sunway iLabs’ LaunchX Returns With Bigger Goals To Empower Malaysia’s University Student Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

TESTIMONIALS

Here's what our founders say about LaunchX

Kita

Co-Founders: Teoh Wei Ean, Davin Lee, Tan JiaJun, Un Kai Wen

LaunchX opened up so many doors of opportunities for us and created an ecosystem of young entrepreneurs so that we can inspire each other, support each other, and grow together”

Opack

Founder: Yap Mei Xin

The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.”

Auritma

Co-Founders: Nurul Izzati Binti Saleh, Khalida Ainis binti Mohd Noor Azudin

The program has been amazing in transforming me from a novice with no prior business knowledge into a well-equipped entrepreneur. The benefits I have gained from (LaunchX) have been truly remarkable. I am excited about the future of Auritma. This LaunchX Program has been a catalyst to my personal and professional growth and I am happy to contribute back to Sunway iLabs.”

Unilah

Founder: Shawn Tham

A highlight of our (LaunchX) journey was the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow startup teams, mentors, and judges. The bonds we forged extend beyond the program and we are thrilled to have collaborated on various projects within the dynamic startup community of Southeast Asia.

TESTIMONIALS

Here's what our founders say about LaunchX

Kita

Co-Founders: Teoh Wei Ean, Davin Lee, Tan JiaJun, Un Kai Wen

LaunchX opened up so many doors of opportunities for us and created an ecosystem of young entrepreneurs so that we can inspire each other, support each other, and grow together”

Opack

Founder: Yap Mei Xin

The LaunchX programme was the one that nurtured OPACK. I found all aspects of the programme to be extremely helpful. The programmes prepared by LaunchX included a speaker series that helped guide our path.”

Unilah

Founder: Shawn Tham

A highlight of our (LaunchX) journey was the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow startup teams, mentors, and judges. The bonds we forged extend beyond the program and we are thrilled to have collaborated on various projects within the dynamic startup community of Southeast Asia.

Auritma

Co-Founders: Nurul Izzati Binti Saleh, Khalida Ainis binti Mohd Noor Azudin

The program has been amazing in transforming me from a novice with no prior business knowledge into a well-equipped entrepreneur. The benefits I have gained from (LaunchX) have been truly remarkable. I am excited about the future of Auritma. This LaunchX Program has been a catalyst to my personal and professional growth and I am happy to contribute back to Sunway iLabs.”

APPLICATION

Are you ready to be the next generation of entrepreneurs today?

APPLICATION

Are you ready to be the next generation of entrepreneurs today?

PROGRAMME CO-ORGANISER

SUPPORTED BY

& Universities in Malaysia

ECOSYSTEM PARTNER

VENTURE CAPITAL NETWORK

Gobi Partners

PERKS PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNER

PROGRAMME CO-ORGANISER

SUPPORTED BY

& Universities in Malaysia

ECOSYSTEM PARTNER

VENTURE PARTNERS

Gobi Partners

PERKS PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNER