Collaboration Program with Ecosystem Partners
Digital Penang collaborates with its ecosystem partners to help push the tech entrepreneurship agenda for Penang-based startups and founders. The collaborations offer various forms of opportunities for Penang-based startups, such as market access, funding, networking, venture development, and others.
Digital Penang welcomes federal agencies and corporations to propose partnership opportunities that will be mutually beneficial, in particular where the focus is on technology ecosystem development for the State of Penang. Digital Penang can offer various forms of programme collaboration based on the objectives and impact on the ecosystem in the state. Write to us.
Collaboration Programme Calendar
Click the Month Tab Below for Program Registration Links
31 Jan | Founders Institute X Digital Penang MoU
Application Dateline: 3 May 2023
Program Dates: 3 May – 9 Aug 2023 [Closed]
Details and Website: Founders Institute
28 Feb | Digital Penang X Mranti X USM
Supercharger Roadshow @USM
Program Date: 28 Feb 2023 [Closed]
Location : USAINS USM
23 Feb | Digital Penang X 1337 Ventures
How To Prepare a Pitch Deck for Investors
Program Date: 23 Feb 2023 [Closed]
Location: Digital Penang
23 Feb | Digital Penang X Entrepreneur Growth Hub
EGH Startup Networking Event – Meet the Founders
Program Date: 23 Feb 2023 [Closed]
Location: The Ship Campus
No Scheduled Programmes
13 Apr | Digital Penang X MDeC
Digital Content Creators Challenge (DC3)
Program Date: 13 Apr 2023
Location: Online DC3 Briefing
More info on DC3 for Creative Content Community: MDeC DC3
Dateline for Submissions: 5 May 2023 [Closed]
14 Apr | Digital Penang X Insignia Ventures X Commerce.Asia
AMA on Fund Raising and Building Startups
Program Date: 14 Apr 2023 [Closed]
Location : Digital Penang
A programme that offers startups the opportunity to have direct engagement with two established and reknown VC in Malaysia, Mr Ganesh Kumar Bangah (Commerce.Asia) and Mr. Tan Yinglan (Insignia Ventures).
20 Apr | Digital Penang in support of MyStartup
[External Program Promotion]
Global Entrepreneurship Competition 2023
Dateline for Submission: 25 Apr 2023 [Closed]
More info: GITP.ASIA
3 May | Digital Penang X Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (Ignite Venture Lab, UMKEI)
Program Startup Bootcamp 2023
Program Date: 2 -4 May 2023
Location: The Ship Campus
** Private UMK Program **
8 May | Digital Penang X Mranti
Mranti Global Accelerator Programme Roadshow
Program Date: 8 May 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 2pm – 5pm
About the Programme:
A programme that focuses on accelerating the growth of companies to scale and commercialise products and services by being investment-ready and adopting new technologies through a specialised curriculum that addresses the unique challenges and requirements of the selected industries.
Theme: Medical & Healthcare, Drone and Agriculture
Registration: Closed
11 May | Digital Penang in support of ASTRO
Innovathon Reality Show
Submit 1 minit video of your creative, innovative ideas to inovasi@astro.com.my
Dateline for Video Submission: 7 May 2023 [Closed]
17 May | Digital Penang X 1337 Ventures
Microsession: Factors Affecting Your Startup Valuation
Program Date: 17 May 2023
Location: Workzspace – G Hotel Kelawai
Time: 230pm – 330pm
Registration: Closed
25 May | Digital Penang X MDeC
Digital Export Initiatives – A Briefing by MDeC
Program Date: 25 May 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 5pm – 7pm
About the Programme:
MDeC’s VP of Digital Export, Mr Gopi Ganesalingam will be sharing a new initiative on digital export run by MDeC and how Penang startups can take the opportunity to participate in this program to expand their market access outside for Malaysia.
Registration: Closed
l Penang X Draco Capital Partners
AI INVESTMENT – How AI is Changing the World of Investment
Program Date: 29 May 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 9:30am – 1130am
About the Programme:
How AI could help your investment? YouTube co-founder Mr. Steve Chen and Managing Director of Draco Capital Mr. Jack Fu will guide you all the tips you need to understand when equipping yourself with your sword.
Don’t miss out the chance, Register now! (Limited seats, first come first serve basis)
Registration: Closed
8 June | TalentCorp X Digital Penang with Supporting Partners: SMECorp, SAMENTA, Wawasan Open University
SME Industry Engagement Program
Program Date: 8 June 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 8am to 3pm
About the Programme:
Is Flexible Working Arrangement a challenge to your organisation?
Do you need help in the form of incentives for talent acquisition from the Government?
Are challenges in talent acquisition and development a constant headached for your business?
Come to this event and get those questions answered.
(Lunch is served)
Agenda and Registration: Closed
23 June | Digital Penang in support of Penang Halal International
Penang International Halal Exhibition and Conference 2023 (PIHEC 2023)
Program Date: 23 -25 June 2023 [Closed]
Location: Penang SPICE
Time: 9am – 5pm
About the Programme:
Digital Penang will be showcasing their programmes in the event. Startups who are keen on digitally showcasing their venture and solutions can email (1) 3 page PPT slides about your venture and (2) bring max of 100 brochures to our office. Digital Penang will run a Startup Penang Slide showcase at our booth and help you distribute your brochures to the crowd.
30 June | Digital Penang in support of 369
genFest 2023
Program Dates: 30 June – 6 July 2023
Locations: Various Places in Georgetown
Time: Depends on each satellite programs
Registration: Closed
4 – 5 July | Digital Penang X Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN)
MBAN Angel Investment Workshop
Program Date: 29 June 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 9.30am to 2.30pm
About the Programme:
This is an exclusive programme offered by MBAN for Angel Investors and people who are keen in angel investing in technology startups. MBAN with its long experience and members’ background in angel investment into the Malaysian tech startup scene provide practical methodology, advice and mentoring to help you become a better Angel Investor.
Registration: Closed
14 July | Digital Penang in support of Entrepreneur Growth Hub
EGH Pitch Day
Program Date: 14 July 2023 [Closed]
Location: The Ship Campus
Time: 9am to 5pm
About the Programme:
Startups who are keen to pitch to Angel Investors and Venture Capital companies are welcome to submit their pitch deck to EGH. Selected startups will be provided the floor to pitch their venture followed by a closed door post-event session for private discussions.
For more info please email: egh@theshipcampus.com
7-8 Aug | Digital Penang X 1337 Ventures
Mentor Development Programme
Program Date: 7-8 Aug 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
About the Programme:
Registration: Closed
9 Aug | Digital Penang X 1337 Ventures
Microsession: What You Need to Know About Term Sheets
Program Date: 9 Aug 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
About the Programme:
Registration: Closed
17 Aug | Digital Penang X MDeC
MDeC Industry Linkage Program – Fostering Tech Talent Initiatives to Ensure Capable and Adaptable Workforce
Supporting Partners: TalentCorp, WOU, UiTM, Veecotech, Intelliware, Forward School
Program Date: (Update) Postponed to Later Date
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 1200pm to 6pm
About the Programme:
This program aims to connect between industry sectors and academia, enhancing communication and cooperation to achieve common goals. The focus and objective of this program is on sharing best practices, ideas or learnings on fostering tech talent initiatives, such as skill development, training, growth planning, lifelong learning opportunities, career development and education, to ensure a capable and adaptable workforce.
The goal is to help companies to foster technology talents within an organization to drive innovation, collaboration and adoption of technologies that will lead to the grow of the organization.
Registration: Closed
13-14 Sept | Digital Penang X MYStartup
MYStartup NXT Penang
Program Date: 13-14 Sept 2023
Location: Loft 29 (13 Sept) & Digital Penang (14 Sept)
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
About the Programme:
MYStartup NXT PENANG is not just another conference. It’s an experience blending rich ASEAN startup culture with world-class content and speakers. Engage directly with industry experts, pioneering developers, and innovative trailblazers sculpting the tech landscape. Curated for the Penang crowd, discover topics from fintech, AI, alternative funding, PR, ESG, brand building and many more. Stay tuned for the speaker updates, What’s Up Grant and Venture Connect details!
Registration: Closed
2 – 4 Oct | Digital Penang X PITCHIN
Fundraising Accelerator Programme
Program Date: 2 – 4 Oct 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm
About the Programme:
Digital Penang is sponsoring RM500 to ten startups based in Penang, and RM1,000 to subsequent Penang-based startups to join a three-day fundraising accelerator programme by PITCHIN.
Registration: Closed
23 Nov | Digital Penang X 1337 Ventures
Microsession: Funding for startups and market outlook for 2023
Program Date: 23 Nov 2023
Location: Butterworth Digital Library
Time: 3pm – 4pm
About the Programme:
This microsession will cover important information and must-know about raising funds for your startup from angel investors and your startup’s market outlook for next year.
Registration: Sign Up Here
24 Nov | Digital Penang X Malaysian Business Angels Network (MBAN)
MBAN Enter the Tiger’s Lair Penang Edition
Program Date: 24 Oct 2023
Location: Digital Penang & Live Stream
Time: 3pm – 5pm
About the Programme:
Selected Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups will be given the opportunities to pitch live and via live stream to members of the Malaysian Business Angels Network to raise funds for their venture to grow to the next stage. Startups will face a host of seasoned angel investors who had a strong profile of investment into Malaysian startups.
Registration: Sign Up Here
1 Dec | Digital Penang X 100 Soonicorns
Networking Dinner 100 Soonicorns X Penang Startups
Program Date: 1 Dec 2023
Location: Digital Penang
Time: 6pm – 9pm
About the Programme:
Get ready to connect with Malaysia’s soonicorns and mingle with the best in the business! We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Sivapalan Vivekarajah, the Senior Partner and Co-Founder of ScaleUp Malaysia Accelerator, will be joining us for this exceptional evening.
Registration: Sign Up Here
Federal Agency Partners
