Deadline: 14-Jul-21
The Sidec is inviting applications for the Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) that will benefit tech startups through excellent guidance from well-versed mentors in the community and comprehensive workshops, leading them to a level that’s investment-ready.
The Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) is a structured 3-month programme that aims to assist startups in the early stage, defined as startups that have not gone for Series A funding. The SAP wishes to help these budding startups in polishing not only their product and business, but their core team as well, through workshops and mentors that will share knowledge, experience, and advice that will help the teams with their soft skills and pitching styles as well.
If you are following verticals they want you!
- Agritech
- Greentech
- Smart City
- Fintech
- E-Commerce
Funding Information
- Teams will stand a chance to win prizes from the SAP and tap into Selangor government agencies. Subsequently, Top 5 qualified finalists will stand a chance to win from the cash prize pool of RM50,000.
- Overall, the benefits and perks given as part of the programme are worth more than RM40,000 (mentorship, pitching clinics, one-to-one office hour consultation, workshops) – and they are all for you!
Why Join SAP?
- No equity and Zero fees
- Collective network of angel investors, government and VCs
- Accelerate your startup to the next level
- Exclusive access to industry leaders and veteran entrepreneurs
- Attractive cash prizes
Eligibility Criteria
- All tech startups are most welcome to apply, which include startups based on New or Emerging Technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Big Data & Machine Learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and solutions, as well as on Smart City and e-Commerce technologies. However, Agritech, Greentech, Smart City, Fintech & e-Commerce startups will be given more consideration during the application process.
- Startups must be:
- Incorporated in Malaysia.
- An early stage (pre-Series A) startup established less than 3 years.
- Have a MVP or Beta version of their offering.
- Able to commit two members to join the programme (Two co-founders, or the founder and a core member).
- Able to commit to the 3-month long programme.
For more information, visit https://www.sidec.com.my/sap2021/