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MSC Malaysia - IHL
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| Inline with the MSC Malaysia vision to transform Malaysia into a knowledge economy (K-economy), the MSC Malaysia - IHL Business Plan Competition (MIBPC) continues to be the nation's foremost business plan competition that attracts the innovative minds of Malaysia's new generation. |
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Challenging their creativity and capacity in business, science and technology, the aim of the competition is to create a new genre of successful technology entrepreneurs (Technopreneurs) that takes charge of their own destinies and create employment opportunities for the good of the community.
The Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) in alliance with the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) in Malaysia founded the competition in 2004 under the National Unipreneur Development Programme (NUDP), which is anchored by MDeC's Technopreneur Development Division (TeDD). TeDD carries the mission of building an ecosystem for the growth of a critical mass of sustainable K-based ICT companies that will contribute to high economic growth. |
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The objectives of the MIBPC
20087/09 (the Competition) are
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To inculcate a culture of Technopreneurship in Institutions of Higher Learning; |
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To provide exposure & knowledge of key competencies required in becoming a successful technopreneur; |
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To encourage students & researchers from diverse backgrounds to share their business ideas, and form teams that leverage on both technology and business competencies; |
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To identify commercially viable ideas & compelling IP (Intellectual Property) for development into ICT SMEs. |
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To help realise MSC Malaysia's objective in growing a vibrant ICT industry, the competition welcomes business ideas and business plans related to Information Communications & Technology (ICT) or Bio-Informatics, focusing particularly in the following clusters: |
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CMC - Creative Multimedia Content |
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SSO - Shared Services & Outsourcing |
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SeS -Software e-Solutions: includes AS – Application Software and MESH – Mobility Embedded Software & Hardware. |
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| Downloadable Documents:- |
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Contact Details |
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| Our Secretariat at MDeC or your individual IHL Secretariats will be happy to attend to your registration to participate in the Competition or any general inquiries you may have regarding the Competition. |
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| MDeC Secretariat |
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| Bumiputera ICT Technopreneur Development Programme (BITE) |
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| Overview |
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| The Bumiputera ICT Technopreneur Development Programme (BITE) was initiated in November 2005 and under purview of Technopreneur Development Division (TeDD) of MDeC. The thrust of the BITE programme is to increase Bumiputera participation in the ICT sector, promote technopreneurship as a career choice and to reduce unemployment among Bumiputera graduates.
BITE is organized in a 2-pronged approach, Partnerships and Business Development. |
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| BITE Partnership
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| BITE Partnership build and foster relationships with relevant government and non-government agencies with intent to reach-out to entrepreneurial bumiputera across the country. Activities include awareness of ICT industry, its potentials and business possibilities. |
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| BITE Business Development
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| The activity of BITE Business Development is to enhance business idea of ICT Entrepreneur. We work with relevant state agencies and associations to identify suitable candidates to participate in our Idea/Business Enhancement Workshops. |
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| The Programmes |
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Generally, the BITE programmes aim to increase Bumiputera participation in the ICT. A lot of efforts have been taken to increase the number of leads and ideas. Promising ideas will then be adopted in the existing TeDD programme to be further developed.
The main targets are graduates and existing start up Bumiputera ICT companies. The BITE programme concentrates its effort on disseminating the information to identified colleges and universities where Bumiputeras are high in numbers. In addition, MDeC also collaborates with relevant associations to attract more players from the industry to join the programme. |
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BITE has established two partnership programmes at present, with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MeCD).
Together with MARA, the programme is known as MATEC. In 2004, MDeC has signed an MoU with MARA with the objectives to engage in technopreneur development activities. MARA is establishing a lab in MSC Malaysia Technology Commercialisation Centre (Formerly known as MSC Malaysia Central Incubator), Cyberjaya to allow the participants to develop their products by using all facilities there. At the same time, participants can also leverage on the technical expertise and capabilities provided by the .NET, JAVA and Open Source labs.
In 2005, MDeC began its collaboration with State Government's State Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) through the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MeCD). This programme is called Technopreneur Academy Program (Formerly known as E Biz Academy).
This effort is in line with the strategy of MSC Malaysia in the second phase under the pretext MSC Malaysia National roll-out. As Cybercity status is to be awarded to qualified state, this program helps in creating Technopreneurs and ICT enterprises in the state. Participants are mostly graduates and local citizens to the state. Participants will go through business enhancement program during the 90 Days Incubation which is monitored by BITE. They will then join similar programme within the TeDD. Nevertheless, state will provide the facility while MDeC provides the contents, coaches and mentors.
BITE aims to have many more collaborations with other various industry organizations to fulfill its objective.
All this effort is to ensure that by 2010, Bumiputera makes up at least 30% from the overall number MSC Malaysia Status companies. All Bumiputera graduates and ICT Start up companies are encouraged to be in this programme.
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Bumiputera ICT Technopreneur Development Programme (BITE)
Technopreneur Development Division (TeDD)
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)
2360 Persiaran APEC
63000 Cyberjaya
Tel: +603-8315 3000
Fax: +603-8318 7612
E-mail : bite@mdec.com.my
URL: http://www.technopreneurdevelopment.net.my |
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| National Incubator Network |
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The National Incubator Network (NIN) is one of the three key components of the Start-up Programme under the Technopreneur Development Division initiative. The NIN plays an important role towards fulfilling one of the main objectives of the Division that is to "capture and cluster" technopreneurs nationwide and to spawn as well as nurture a critical mass of technopreneurs, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-up companies involved in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and biotechnology industries.
The National Incubator Network will also comprise a unique "community" where incubators throughout the country will be part of a network-sharing and providing opportunities for new ventures, knowledge and expertise on a common platform.
To this end, the Multimedia Development Corporation spearheads the initiative to create sustainable incubators nationwide that would provide a conducive environment to nurture budding technopreneurs. Built within the NIN also is the knowledge-based Centre of Expertise which helps in developing best practice incubation models, programmes and talent to mentor and nurture successful start-ups, such as mentoring programmes, business advisory and business plan enrichment services.
These incubators will be the spawning ground for entrepreneurs nationwide and will form the nuclei for the physical rollout of the MSC Malaysia throughout Malaysia by early 2004. |
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Incubators that are members of the NIN would present technopreneurs with the ideal environment to nurture their ideas and transform them into successful businesses. Incubator operators will provide strategic guidance, mentoring and assistance to technopreneurs |
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Technopreneurs located in MSC Malaysia Status incubators (within or outside the MSC Malaysia zone) will be able to enjoy some of the incentives under the Bill of Guarantees |
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Technopreneurs will be clustered and be able to leverage from the community network and Centre of Expertise in terms of knowledge-sharing |
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Through joint efforts at the strategic level and project collaboration with world class ICT companies / leading international incubators, technopreneurs will be able to gain added value in terms of knowledge, resources and new market access. |
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Furthermore, this unprecedented network of incubators will gradually extend beyond Malaysian shores, linking up with foreign incubators and technopreneurs, with the aim of expanding the "community" of technopreneurs. |
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| Existing Incubators |
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There are currently 19 incubators nationwide.
Below is a list of MSC Malaysia status incubators: |
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MSC Malaysia Technology Commercialisation Centre (Formerly known as MSC Malaysia Central Incubator) |
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ICT/Multimedia/
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Suite 3.01-3.02,
3rd Floor
KHTP Business Center
Kulim Hi-Tech Park |
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BT Multimedia (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd |
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Cyberview Lodge Office Complex,
MSC Headquarters Jasmine Block,
Suite A, 1st Floor
63000 Cyberjaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan |
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Unit 4.08, Level 4,
Annexe, AMODA,
22, Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur |
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4th Floor, Annexe Block,
Lot 10 Shopping Complex,
50 Jalan Sultan Ismail,
50250 Kuala Lumpur |
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Suite 9.2
9th Floor
Menara CSM
Jalan Semangat
46100 Petaling Jaya
Selangor |
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Mr. Ng Wei Pong
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Kompleks EUREKA
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang |
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Melaka K-Economy Incubator |
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ICT/Multimedia,
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Locked Bag No. 120
Ayer Keroh Post Office
75450 Ayer Keroh
Melaka |
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Bio-technology/
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Level 36, Menara Citibank
165, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur. |
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SIRIM Technology Incubator |
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Biotechnology,
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SEPANG INCUBATOR CENTRE,
Lot PT 4803,
Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi,
43900 Sepang,
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En. Mohd Ghazali Mohd Yunus |
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ICT/Biotechnology/
e-business,
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Block C,
UPM-MTDC Technology Centre One,
UPM,
43409 Serdang,
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YM Tengku Farith Rithaudeen
Tel: +603-86568468 |
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Bureau of Innovation & Consultancy (BIP) |
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ICT/Advanced
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Industry Centre,
Technovation Park,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia |
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| Benefits to Incubator Operators |
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| Special incentives and privileges will be awarded to incubator operators under the NIN programme. These incentives include MSC-Status and special privileges under the Bill of Guarantee, namely: |
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| To qualify for MSC Malaysia Status and its benefits, the incubator must satisfy the following criteria: |
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The Incubator must house tenants that are involved in ICT/Multimedia (e.g. software, e-commerce, telecom), biotechnology and/or bio-informatics. |
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The Incubator must house early stage growth companies (ie seed-level or start-up companies, see defination below) involved in the above defined technology focus areas. |
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Definition of early stage growth companies
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Entities that have been incorporated within the past two years, and have ideas or concepts that require funds for proof of concept |
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Entities that may be in the process of setting up or have been in business for no more than 2 years and require first round funding capital for commercialization. These companies may not be generating profits yet |
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The Incubator must offer at least the following basic facilities:
- Internet accesss at minimum bandwidth of 128kbps
- Shared facilities (eg meeting rooms, reception, audio-visual systems)
- Business advisory support (in-house or outsourced)
- Minimum 2,000 sq ft floor space |
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Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide direct investment capital or establish channels for financing seed or growth capital. |
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Applicants must demonstrate availability of resources in providing mentoring, coaching and training through staffing of incubatee with expert in various relevant business acumen and linkage to experienced and well endowed industry players. |
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| [ Note : Incubators that are awarded MSC Malaysia Status automatically become members of the National Incubator Network. All newly formed incubators must register with the Registrar Of Companies within a month of obtaining MSC Malaysia Status. ] |
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All applications will be acknowledged by the MDeC within 24 hours from the date of receipt. The acknowledgement letter will also contain the name of an account manager from the MSC Central Incubator who will act as the point of contact for all further communication and assistance. |
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Within 7 days from the date of the acknowledgement letter, any additional information or clarification needed from the applicant will be conveyed in writing by the account manager. |
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If the original application is complete, or upon receipt of additional information as required under paragraph 2 above, a letter of completeness will be sent by the MDeC to confirm that the application is deemed complete; |
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The decision on the application will be conveyed to the the applicant within 30 days from the date of the letter of completeness referred to in paragraph 3 above; and |
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Successful applicants will be informed about the benefits and other terms and conditions of the offer. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a written explanation stating why the application was not approved. Borderline applicants will be advised to refine and re-submit their applications. |
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Applicants are requested to use the MSC Malaysia Status incubator application template in submitting their applications |
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Applicants are required to submit the following to the MSC Malaysia Technology Commercialisation Centre:
- Three hard copies and one soft copy of the application
- One copy of three years audited report of substantial stakeholders
- Non-refundable processing fee of RM2,000 payable in the form of cheque or bank draft to Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd |
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Mr. A. Balasubramaniam
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MSC Malaysia Technology Commercialisation Centre,
63000 Cyberjaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Tel : +603-8313 8001
Fax : +603-8313 8017
Email : bala@mdec.com.my |
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| Downloadable Document |
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| Guidelines for MSC Malaysia status (Incubator) |
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| Application for MSC Malaysia status (Incubator) |
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An Overview
The MSC Malaysia Technology Commercialization Centre (TeCC) is the country's initiative for the global ICT industry and envisions an environment specially designed to facilitate companies to harness the full potential of IT and multimedia technologies.
A range of programs are planned under this initiative to attract, nurture and retain ICT-enabled businesses. The technology lab has been turning innovation into business for the last 10 years. The facility explores how technology shapes the future and invents the next wave of cutting-edge business solutions.
Working closely with Sun Microsystems, Basis Bay and Microsoft, the MSC Malaysia comprises a unique 'community' where it provides opportunities for new ventures, knowledge and expertise on a common platform.
MSC Malaysia spearheads this initiative that provide conducive environment to nurture budding technopreneurs. |
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| JTrend is a collaboration project between Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), Sun Microsystems and Multimedia University (MMU). JTrend focuses on supporting and encouraging the growth of the Malaysian ICT industry in the areas of embedded systems, intelligent systems, wireless and mobility and advanced software development. |
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A joint collaboration between the Technopreneur Development Division (TeDD), Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Multimedia University (MMU), the Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) is a revolutionary Centre for Advanced Software Development providing .NET development related infrastructure, services and facilities to selected promising technopreneurs.
Backed by world leaders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry, the MIC is a specially designed outfit equipped to offer technopreneurs and ICT companies with infinite potential for rapid prototyping development of best-of-breed .NET-based applications and solutions.
Utilizing the complete scale of software and hardware, the MIC will focus on developing companies in the strategic focus areas of embedded systems, intelligent systems, wireless and mobility and advanced development tools. |
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| Open Source Lab is a collaboration between Basis Bay Sdn. Bhd. and MDEC. Basis Bay provides the hardware and consulting while MDEC provides space and networking infrastructure. |
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| National Unipreneur Development Programme (NUDP)
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Long regarded the world over as a great source of research, innovation and creativity, Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) are the architects of our human capital which will shape the great minds of our future generation.
Building on this notion, the NUDP aims to harness the abundance of talent existing within Malaysian IHLs in developing university entrepreneurs, providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities to realise their full commercial potential. Through the NUDP, we offer technopreneur development support programs and industry collaboration within public and private IHLs in Malaysia to encourage technopreneurship and institutionalise the technopreneurial skills development process amongst the IHL community. |
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The NUDP is designed to provide proper facilitation to identify viable innovative ideas which can be nurtured and developed into real commercial enterprises with marketable products and solutions. This includes establishing a formal commercialisation process within IHLs that will integrate technology commercialisation and entrepreneurship programs into one seamless process. |
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TeDD conducts, on a regular basis, entrepreneurship and technology seminars, business plan writing and fund-raising clinics and workshops, as well as business plan competitions for the IHL community. Assistance is also offered to IHLs in establishing student technopreneur clubs and facilitating knowledge sharing and networking between faculties and inter-universities. |
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A key long-term focus also is to encourage IHLs to expand and integrate entrepreneurship courses or subjects into all degree courses; and institute changes to the University Act which inhibits the creation of spin-off ventures from IHLs, such as policies on Intellectual Property (IP) and Equity ownership by IHL faculty members. |
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A vast amount of research and development (R&D) is undertaken in IHLs which can potentially be translated into commercial value. Part of the NUDP initiative is aimed at tapping into this rich bank of R&D ideas, and offer facilitation and assistance to bridge the gap between R&D and commercialisation-to-market to eventually generate competitive high-value spin-off ventures, start-ups and sustainable ICT SMEs that will drive the creation of new wealth in a knowledge-based economy. |
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The University-Industry Commercialisation Collaboration Forum (UICCF), hosted bimonthly, seeks to encourage IHLs to transform their research into business ventures and facilitate linkages between IHLs, industry and the investing community. This platform allows researchers to showcase their projects to funding bodies, and at the same time, ensure that these research projects meet industry/market needs. Workshops are conducted to assist promising researchers in developing compelling business plans and successfully pitching their ideas to potential investors. Viable research projects identified through this forum will be aided with pre-seed funding, commercialisation opportunities for the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes and/or other forms of partnerships/collaborations to bring these innovative ideas to market. |
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| If you are an undergraduate, postgraduate, researcher or faculty member of any IHL, with a viable idea and an entrepreneurial inclination, we can help you. Please contact: |
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| MDEC Microsoft Programmes
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Through the MSC Malaysia Start-Up Development Program, TeDD aims to generate a rich pool of business and innovative technology ideas and boost technopreneurship, thus encouraging entrepreneurial activity in Malaysia. Towards this end, TeDD actively engages the industry and investing community, and collaborates with public and private sector initiatives to draw out budding technopreneurs with viable ideas which can be nurtured into sustainable ICT SMEs.
Working with our strategic technology partners, we provide technopreneurs with the necessary competency for advanced software development and strategic resources to bring their ideas to market. Our partner programs are designed to offer IT developers and budding technopreneurs with end-to-end facilitation and support by providing strategic and development resources at each phase of the technopreneur and venture development value chain process. This includes endowing developers with the opportunity to learn and be trained in the latest technology to identifying viable ideas and facilitating these ideas into proof-of-concepts or prototypes for commercialisation and business growth. |
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| MSC Malaysia Start-Up Development Program |
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| Business Plan Development |
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| Business Assessment and Advisory |
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| MDC-Microsoft .NET Technopreneur Development Program |
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| To nurture promising start-ups and ICT SMEs in the development of innovative .NET-based products, applications and solutions |
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| MDC-SUN Technopreneur Development Program |
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| For the development of best-of-breed Java-based technology applications and solutions |
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Targeted at the IBM developer community
Under these joint programs, our technology partners will impart their technology innovation know-how, while TeDD will provide the business management and technopreneur development expertise, which will in turn lead to more marketable skill sets amongst the developer community and create a pool of highly trained ICT professionals and technopreneurs.
Promising talents and ideas identified through these programs are assisted in the development of product concepts and business plans through various advanced workshops and clinics. Viable product ideas and sound business plans will then be given the opportunity to be funded for the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes, and coached in fund-raising techniques before being showcased for funding by venture capitalists, angel investors or other grant administrators.
Whether you are a software developer, IT professional, an existing ICT SME or simply have a business/technology idea that you think can be put into practice, AND the drive to be an entrepreneur.. we have the resources to help you. After all, every successful business starts with a good idea and the desire to make that idea work. Have what it takes? please contact:
Felix Kuek
felix@mdec.com.my
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