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Registration
Complete the online registration form to express your interest in participating.
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Submission
Submit a detailed pitch deck outlining your education-focused venture or project. Include key information such as problem statement, solution overview, market analysis, and impact projections.
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Selection Process
Our panel of judges will review all submissions and select the most promising entries to proceed to the next stage.
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Pitch Presentation
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their pitches to the judging panel. Prepare to showcase your innovation, passion, and vision for the future of education.
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Winner Announcement
The grand winner will be announced during a special ceremony, where they will receive recognition and valuable prizes to support their entrepreneurial journey.
About the Founder Stage
The Founder Stage is a pitching competition focusing in the education sector, offering a platform for innovative minds to showcase their groundbreaking ideas. Entrepreneurs, startups, and visionaries will take the stage to present their solutions aimed at revolutionizing education. From cutting-edge EdTech solutions to pioneering educational methodologies, participants will pitch their concepts to a panel of esteemed judges and a diverse audience of educators, investors, and industry leaders.
This pitching competition seeks out innovative educational ventures that are creative, impactful, and scalable. Its goal is to identify and support promising projects that have the potential to shape the future of education
Why Apply?
Discover why participating in our Founder Stage could be your next big opportunity
Pitch to leading VC and investors
Win funding and support worth up to RM50k
Increase visibility and media exposure
Get valuable feedback and mentorship
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Prizes and Awards
Grand Winner
Recognition for overall excellence
Best Innovation Award
Honoring groundbreaking ideas
Explore the exciting prizes and prestigious awards awaiting winners
Application Fee: RM 1,000
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Greatest Potential Award
Highlighting projects with significant future impact
Best Presentation Award
Awarding the most compelling presentation
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Timeline
1 Apr 2024
Open for Registration
10 Jun 2024
Application and Pitch Deck Submission Deadline
15 Jun – 16 Jun 2024
Preliminary Round (Online)
22 Jun 2024
Semi-Final Round (Online)
29 Jun 2024
Final Round (Top 10 Onstage Pitching)
Who can apply
- Startups based in Malaysia with innovative solutions in the education sector.
- Entrepreneurs committed to making a positive impact on Malaysian education.
- Teams with scalable and feasible projects that can contribute to the Malaysian education landscape.
- Individuals passionate about revolutionizing education within Malaysia.
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Application Flow Chart
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Judges
Our panel of judges includes respected leaders from education, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Dato' Simon Lim
Managing PartnerMessrs Gan & Zul
Pn Norliah binti Abdul Aziz
Deputy DirectorServices and Multilateral Relations Sector, Private Education Division, Ministry of Education (MOE)
Cik Nabilah Nazri
Assistant ManagerBusiness Services Division SME Corp. Malaysia
Kenny Chua
CEOVilor Berhad
Kedios Ooh
CEOKedios Berhad
Andrew Thu
FounderMy Lives Global Capital Sdn Bhd
Wong Keng Fai
CEOCapbright Sdn Bhd
Alief Iskandar Mohd Zuhri
Executive DirectorCapbright Sdn Bhd
Choong Kok Keong
Audit PartnerCrowe Malaysia PLT
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Judging Criteria
- Problem Statement:The clarity and specificity of the identified problem in the education sector that the venture aims to address.
- Solution Overview: The comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the proposed solution in addressing the identified problem statement.
- Market Analysis: The depth and accuracy of the analysis of the target market, including understanding of needs, trends, and competitors.
- Feasibility: The viability and practicality of implementing the proposed solution.
- Business Model: The effectiveness and scalability of the proposed business model. How the venture intends to generate revenue and whether this model is sustainable over time.
- Team Expertise: The qualifications, experience and capabilities of the team members to execute the proposed venture successfully.
- Overall Presentation: Clarity, coherence and effectiveness of the pitch presentation.
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