Events

Open house for founders interested in applying to MaGIC's Global Accelerator Programme (GAP). Covers programme structure, equity terms, mentorship framework, and Q&A with programme managers.

Cradle Investment Programme briefing for tech entrepreneurs seeking pre-seed and seed funding. Covers CIP300 (up to RM300k) and CIP500 (up to RM500k) grant categories, eligibility, and application tips.

Hands-on workshop introducing Malaysian founders to Google Cloud AI tools — Vertex AI, Gemini APIs, and AI Studio. Practical sessions on integrating AI into products, with office hours with Google Developer Experts (GDEs).

Startup Grind KL hosts founders, investors, and ecosystem builders for an evening of fireside chats, networking, and community updates. One of Malaysia's most consistent monthly meetups, running since 2014.

Nexea Angels Network's biannual demo day where vetted Malaysian startups pitch to 300+ angel investors and VCs. Startups pitch 5 minutes, followed by Q&A. Open to accredited investors and ecosystem observers.

Half-day masterclass covering pre-seed and seed fundraising strategy for Malaysian founders. Topics: term sheet navigation, investor outreach, valuation benchmarks, and crafting a data room. Includes small group Q&A with Nexea partners.

MaGIC's flagship accelerator cohort Demo Day showcasing the graduating batch of Malaysian startups to investors, corporates, and the ecosystem. Features 10-15 pitches, investor Q&A, and networking.

1337 Ventures' Alpha Startups programme Demo Day. The 13-week pre-accelerator graduates present to angel investors, VCs, and corporates. One of the most accessible early-stage pitch events in Malaysia for first-time founders.

Monthly fireside chat and networking evening for KL's startup community. Past speakers have included founders from Grab, iProperty, and Rev Asia. Open to founders, operators, and investors.

Cradle Fund's annual regional roadshow brings CIP briefings to Penang. Tailored for Northern Malaysian tech entrepreneurs, covering grant eligibility, commercialisation pathways, and local ecosystem partnerships.

MAVCAP's educational programme for Malaysian founders demystifying venture capital — term sheets, cap tables, dilution, board governance, and VC decision frameworks. Delivered by MAVCAP investment managers with Malaysian VC case studies.

MRANTI Park's intensive 3-day deep tech founders bootcamp covering IP strategy, technology readiness levels (TRL), R&D commercialisation, and paths to MRANTI residency. For university spinouts, researchers, and deep tech startups.

Monthly fireside chat and networking evening for KL's startup community. A recurring gathering for the Klang Valley startup scene with focus on early-stage founders and ecosystem connectors.

Supercharger FinTech's APAC cohort Demo Day in Kuala Lumpur. Showcases 8-10 fintech startups covering payments, insurtech, wealth management, and embedded finance — to ASEAN's top fintech investors and bank innovation arms.

Informal bi-monthly founders meetup for the Johor Bahru startup community. Covers ecosystem updates, cofounder matching, and 5-minute lightning pitches. Growing in relevance as JB-Singapore cross-border tech activity accelerates under the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) framework.

A 48-hour AI hackathon open to Malaysian developers, designers, and product people. Teams build working prototypes using AI/ML APIs and compete for prizes. Past sponsors have included AWS, Google Cloud, and local VCs. Meals provided.

Final pitching showcase of MRANTI's annual Tech Innovation Challenge. Finalists from Malaysian universities and research institutions pitch commercialisable deep tech solutions to industry judges and technology investors.

The global Startup Weekend format comes to Penang — 54 hours for teams to validate ideas, build MVPs, and pitch to local investors. Strong hardware/IoT track reflecting Penang's manufacturing ecosystem. Facilitated by certified Techstars organisers.

MDEC's flagship annual summit bringing together Malaysia's digital economy stakeholders — startups, GLCs, investors, and policymakers. Covers AI, digital infrastructure, e-commerce, and the Malaysia Digital status programme. 1,000+ attendees expected.

Malaysia Tech Week is MDEC's annual flagship event. The Startup Village is a dedicated zone for early-stage startups to demo products, meet investors, and attend pitch sessions alongside the main conference programme.