FOUNDERS' GRIt
The Founders’ Grit highlights the entrepreneurial journey of twenty-nine notable engineering companies in the high-tech manufacturing sector as well as exciting digital technology start-ups that have emerged in Penang.
Read about how one company went from start-up to household name at a tech conference in the US after a founder took a bold risk in R&D, or how another entrepreneur resigned from his stable job at a space engineering company overseas to follow his dream of building his own business. Be inspired by the foresight many entrepreneurs had to venture out on their own and build successful enterprises, overcoming significant challenges and obstacles along the way.
This book celebrates the achievements and success of these entrepreneurs, showing everyone who reads it that the fundamental element to “making it” is the grit to succeed.
Founders Grit Seed Programme (FGSP)
FGSP is an opportunity for angel and seed investors to get in early and pick which start-ups to invest in through a private, closed-door, exclusive pitching session.
Email us at contact@digitalpenang.my with subject title RE: Founders Grit Seed Programme for more information!
Founders Grit Seed Programme (FGSP) is an opportunity for tech startups to pitch and seek funding from a panel of investors to accelerate their business.
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FGSP Cohort
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FGSP JOURNEY
1. APPLICATIONS
2. SHORTLISTING
3. PRE-ACCELERATOR BOOTCAMP
4. Founders' Grit Pitch Day
5. NOMINATED ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
6. FOLLOW-ON FUNDING / DEMO DAY
REQUIREMENTS
Register for the programme
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Upload your pitch deck
A brief presentation that provides an overview of your startup in 10-20 slides including the vision, problem, target market and solution. Go to http://bit.ly/FoundersGritCohort3 for more info.
List your core team members
Don’t forget to include a slide on your team and their competitive advantages, why they are the right people for this journey.
Include revenue and financials
Have slides on your solution, revenue, business model, traction and validation, roadmap, target market and opportunity.
Always have your "ask" slide
Probably the most important slide in a pitch deck is to ask for what you need for your startup to succeed whether it is funds, hiring talent, mentorship, etc.
PERKS
- Claim up to USD$5,000 worth of cloud credits from Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Up to USD$10,000 worth of cloud credits from Freshworks
Get exclusive invites to our networking sessions to connect with successful founders, mentors, investors, subject-matter experts, and more!
Golden opportunities await your startup to run pilot programmes, test the markets and local to global exhibition opportunities!
FAQ
FOR STARTUPS
1. What are the startup programmes for the Founders Grit Seed Programme?
The FGSP programme includes:
- Pre-accelerator Kickstart
- 8-week pre-accelerator bootcamp,
- Triannual Founders Grit Pitch Day event and networking
4. How do I apply?
Thank you for your interest! Like & Follow us on social media to stay in the know of upcoming cohorts.
2023 Cohort Schedule
Cohort 3: January 2023 – March 2023 (Registrations closed)
Cohort 4: May 2023 – July 2023 (Register here)
Cohort 5: September 2023 – November 2023 (Register here)
You can also send us an email at contact@digitalpenang.my.
FOR INVESTORS
1. What is the Founders Grit Seed Programme (FGSP)?
