Alpha Startups for Women Pre-Accelerator (Malaysia)

Dive into the secrets of launching a successful startup and stand a chance to receive VC funding of up to RM 50K for the top 2 teams. Get ready for some awesome mentoring sessions with seasoned female founders, plus RM 20K in digital credits to amp up your infrastructure.

Ready to level up your startup game? Apply now for the 4-week program and let’s take your business to the next level! This programme is open to all women-led startup founders who are in idea-stage & MVP stage.

What is a Pre-Accelerator?

• In Alpha Startups pre-accelerator programme, it’s similar to an intensive bootcamp to guide new & aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start & run a startup business.
• Selected teams of entrepreneurs, developers and designers get to work together to test and validate their scalable product or start-up idea. Participants do this with the help of their peers. Daily deliverables are expected, mentorship is available, and commitment is required!

Perks & Benefits

• RM 50,000 Funding
  • Top teams will receive a pre-seed investment of up to RM50,000.
• Digital Credits
  • Digital credits of up to RM20K will be awarded to all participating teams. Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud credits, Airtable, Digital Skills Training, Job Portal credits, and more are included.
• 10+ Hours of Mentoring
  • Participating teams will have access to business and technical mentors. Startups will have group mentoring sessions as well as one-to-one sessions to accelerate their learning.
• Office Space
  • Co-working space privileges for teams in Penang or those who want to expand/relocate to Penang through the partner, Digital Penang.
• Corporate Access
  • Through the accelerator, you won’t have to knock on doors; you’ll have direct access to corporate changemakers who can help you go to market. Get validated, ask questions and perhaps convert them into customers.
• Market Access
  • Let them help you get noticed. With the partners and through the connections, they will use the platform to spread the word about your brand and products.

Who should join Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator?

• All startup stages are welcomed – while teams are preferred, individuals with ideas are also welcome.
• Entry Requirements:
  • Able to communicate and understand English
  • Above 18 years old
  • Have a team of 2 to 4 people, with a specific idea or problem to solve.
  • A startup is a technology or innovation enabled business at an early-stage with a scalable business model and a high growth strategy.
  • Startups must be based in Malaysia or serve a Malaysian market OR
  • Startups must have at least one Malaysian co-founder regardless of the market served or geographic location.

For more information, visit 1337 Ventures.