- Six Sarawak startups have been selected to join the DiVA Cohort 3
- Programme aims to support entrepreneurs and tech startups in Sarawak
Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and NEXEA have announced the next phase of their collaborative initiative, DiVA – Digital Village Accelerator, a flagship programme under the Sarawak Digital & Innovation Ecosystem. The Cohort 3 orientation session began on 8th March 2024, drawing significant interest with over 190 startups applying.
DiVA aims to cultivate a thriving innovation community in Sarawak, driving the growth of digital technology and creative industries. The programme provides essential resources to entrepreneurs and tech startups in Sarawak, offering specialized mentorship, industry-specific guidance, and various supports to steer their ventures towards success. Selected participants may secure SDEC grants of US$32,000 (RM150,000) and investments of up to US$53,000 (RM250,000), providing significant financial leverage for their ventures.
Participants will engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions, workshops, and networking events featuring insights from top-tier investor mentors including James Graham, Alan Lim, Jonah Lau, and Patrick Liew.
Six Sarawak startups have been selected to join DiVA Cohort 3:
- MyScripts – A startup delivering MyScriptsOS for community pharmacies and end-users to improve medication management.
- Fly Technology Agriculture – A startup transforming organic waste into black soldier fly larvae feedstock.
- Nebula – A cloud gaming platform, allowing gamers to play the latest games from any device.
- Beli Beli SuperApp – A subscription-based super app offering delivery, ehailing, online mall, and on-demand services.
- Satok Bridge – An AI and IoT startup solving problems with technology.
- Formeta PLT – A startup from University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), focusing on drone, AI, IoT, Blockchain, and STEM Training.
Sudarnoto Osman, CEO of SDEC said, “We are thrilled to meet and collaborate with all talented startups that have applied for the DiVA programme. Our goal is to provide them with the right platform, resources, and guidance to shape their ideas into innovative solutions that will contribute to the Sarawak Digital & Innovation Ecosystem.”
“Every applicant in DiVA Cohort 3 brings a unique story and a burning desire to make a difference. We’re here to empower them, and together, we’ll witness a collective spark of innovation that ignites Sarawak’s digital future,” said Ben Lim, CEO/Founder of NEXEA.
For more information and updates on the DiVA programme, visit https://diva.sarawak.digital/.