Kuching, Malaysia - March 8, 2024 - Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and NEXEA are excited to announce the next phase of their collaborative initiative, DiVA - Digital Village Accelerator, a flagship programme under the Sarawak Digital & Innovation Ecosystem. The Cohort 3 orientation session kicked off on 8th March 2024, demonstrating significant interest with more than 190 startups applying.
DiVA aims to foster a robust innovation community in Sarawak that drives the growth of digital technology and creative industries. The programme supports entrepreneurs and tech startups in Sarawak by offering essential resources for nurturing their innovative capacity. In this round, participants can engage in specialised mentorship, benefit from industry-specific guidance, and avail various supports to steer their startups towards success. Further elevating the stakes, selected participants may secure SDEC grant of RM150,000 and an investment of up to RM250,000, offering substantial financial leverage for their ventures.
Moving forward, participants will engage in 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, participate in workshops, and interact in peer startup and networking events. These sessions will feature insights from top-tier investor mentors including James Graham, Alan Lim, Jonah Lau and Dato Patrick Liew, who will impart their expert knowledge to help the startups' development.
Six exceptional Sarawak startups have been selected to join the DiVA Cohort 3. These rising stars include:
"We are thrilled to meet and collaborate with all talented startups that have applied for the DiVA programme," said Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman, Chief Executive Officer of SDEC.
"Our goal is to provide them with the right platform, resources, and guidance to shape their ideas into innovative solutions that will contribute to the Sarawak Digital & Innovation Ecosystem,” he added.
"Every applicant in DiVA Cohort 3 brings a unique story and a burning desire to make a difference. We're here to empower them, and together, we'll witness a collective spark of innovation that ignites Sarawak's digital future," said Ben Lim, CEO/Founder of NEXEA
For more information and updates on the DiVA programme, visit https://diva.sarawak.digital/.
About SDEC:
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) is the driving force behind Sarawak's digital transformation. As a government-owned corporation, SDEC is committed to accelerating economic prosperity for all people through digitalisation. Through our comprehensive suite of services, encompassing consultancy, research and development, and cutting-edge digital infrastructure, SDEC empowers businesses to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
From spearheading groundbreaking economic sector projects to nurturing a vibrant local startup ecosystem, SDEC is actively shaping Sarawak's digital future. SDEC is the trusted partner for businesses seeking to harness the power of technology and unlock new avenues for growth in Sarawak.
About NEXEA:
NEXEA is a Malaysian Venture Capital and Startup Accelerator firm specializing in supporting and funding technology companies that can potentially be the next technology giants. NEXEA also has services for investors and Corporates that want to invest or work with future technology giants.
NEXEA is known for its mentors who are successful ex-entrepreneurs or C-levels who own or sell their businesses (IPO, M&A). The combination of experienced mentors, experts, and partners proves potent as the top companies out of 35+ Startups invested by NEXEA have grown 3 to 16 times yearly. NEXEA is based in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. For more information, visit us at www.nexea.co.
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