Deadline: 27-Jul-21
Applications are now open for the PETRONAS Future Tech 2.0 Accelerator Programme, a 12-week online accelerator program for Malaysian startups looking to forge corporate partnerships with PETRONAS and their corporate partners to scale their businesses globally.
A 12-week online accelerator programme for Malaysian startups looking to forge corporate partnerships with PETRONAS and their corporate partners to scale their businesses globally.
20 top-tier deep tech Malaysian startups will be selected to learn from industry experts and PETRONAS Business Unit leaders to reach their next level of growth.
What Qualifies as Deep Tech?
- Facilities of the Future
- Robotics and Automation (AI/ML)
- Sensors and vision technology (surface/ subsurface)
- Asset intelligence/connected factory
- Smart maintenance and inspection
- Smart supply chain
- Projects and construction tech
- Decommissioning
- New Chemicals
- Electronic chemicals
- Surfactant
- Coatings
- Additives (food/feed)
- Advanced materials
- Circular economy
- Retail and Digital Innovation
- Connectivity
- B2B/B2C, customer-facing innovation
- Cybersecurity
- Smart mobility, smart infra, smart workforce
- Blockchain
- Future of Energy
- Novel energy generation
- Energy efficient/storage solutions
- Smart grid, electrification
- Renewables (solar/wind/bio)
Why Apply?
- Gain market access in Malaysia, Southeast Asia and beyond
- Forge corporate relationships with PETRONAS and their corporate partners
- Discover opportunities to run Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and more
- Learn from 500 Startups’ world-class curriculum and industry experts
- Access their global network of mentors, startups, investors and partners
Criteria
- Malaysian-owned startups: Malaysian-owned startups with established product-market fit will be prioritised.
- Deep tech focus: Startups with a focus on the future of energy, new chemicals, retail and digital innovation, robotics and automation, smart supply chain, etc.
- Commitment: Participants must be committed for the entire duration of the programme, from 30 August 2021 – 19 November 2021.
Eligibility Criteria
- They are looking for Malaysian-owned deep tech startups with some traction, and which already have a working product. Startups currently operating or planning to operate in Malaysia are recommended to apply.
- This programme is conducted in English. Participating startups will need to have a strong verbal and written understanding of the English language.
For more information, visit https://ecosystems.500.co/petronas-future-tech
