- 6 selected companies will get up to US$ 34,000 in seed money, coaching & investment exposure
- For the 1st time, the program is available to companies planning to set up in Sarawak within 6 weeks
The Digital Village Accelerator ( DiVA ), an initiative by the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation ( SDEC ), is now accepting applications for its fourth cohort. This six-month programme supports early-stage digital startups with a minimum viable product ( MVP ) to build, validate, and scale their ventures.
According to SDEC, six startups will be selected to receive up to US$ 34,000 ( RM150,000 ) in seed funding, personalised mentorship, business development support, pilot opportunities, and investor exposure, culminating in a final Demo Day. Programs are available until 30 April 2025.
SDEC CEO Sudarnoto Osman commented that the company is thrilled to remain empowering modern companies through DiVA, in line with its aim to create a vivid ecosystem that drives technological development and financial growth in the region. “At SDEC, we recognise that today’s companies are tomorrow’s business leaders. It is crucial to help these tech companies because they play a major role in driving creativity, creating jobs and new businesses, generating income, and shaping the future of business, ” he said.
DiVA is not just an accelerator – it is a rocket into Sarawak’s thriving online border that encourages individuals to take challenges and think creatively. “Nurturing the business ecology not only benefits individuals but also the societies and economies through remedies used in improving knowledge, care, and sustainability initiatives, ” Sudarnoto added.
In a major shift this month, DiVA has expanded its eligibility requirements. For the first time, the program is available to startups no already based in Sarawak but planning to establish procedures in the position within the next six weeks. This choice reflects SDEC’s devotion to attracting top-tier entrepreneurs and accelerating the growth of Sarawak’s modern economy.
“Sarawak is fast emerging as a hub for technical development, and we are happy to assist catalyse this momentum through DiVA. This program gives founders the money, structure, and networking they need to go further, faster, ” said IskandarShafi’i, co-founder at Growth Charger.
Now in its fourth cohort, DiVA is spearheaded by SDEC in collaboration with Growth Charger as the accelerator partner. It serves as a flagship initiative under the Sarawak Digital & Innovation Ecosystem.
Notable alumni from previous cohorts include Neuon AI, recognised for its award-winning artificial intelligence platform, and Sinisana Technologies, which developed the world’s first blockchain-traceable sustainable pallet. These success stories underscore DiVA’s role in nurturing high-impact innovation.
Applications can be submitted at diva. sarawak. digital by 30 April 2025.