The partnership between Sunway iLabs and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur has bear remarkable results over the past five years, driving cross-border innovation and advancing the startup ecosystem in both Malaysia and Japan.
The collaboration has led to the acceleration of 30 startups, the launch of 15 pilot projects, and over RM10 million in funding for technology localisation and commercialisation across Southeast Asia. Sunway iLabs’ dynamic ecosystem in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has become a key launchpad for leading Japanese startups, especially in the fields of digital transformation and sustainability.
Matt van Leeuwen, Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and CEO of Sunway iLabs, expressed his excitement about the continued partnership with JETRO, highlighting the impact of innovation and sustainable development within Sunway’s vision of creating Malaysia’s first smart and sustainable city.
