- Aims to foster Malaysia as a gateway for startups ,
- Opposition promotes necessity of sex inclusivity
Digital Penang, a Penang State GLC, has announced its association with She Loves Tech, recognised as the country’s largest acceleration program for people in systems. Additionally, it asserts to be the biggest software on the planet dedicated to closing the gender funding gap.
Digital Penang invites people technology members from all industry sectors to take part in the 2024 She Loves Tech Startup worldwide competition, which has been officially appointed as Malaysia-level Key Selection Partner for its eighth celebration.
This collaboration and competition coincide with Malaysia’s imperative to develop the nation as a hub for startups, as just lauded by the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Additionally, the celebration emphasizes the importance of gender equality, especially with the participation of Malaysian women tech founders.
Digital Penang and She Loves Tech so welcome all state and national government organizations and private organizations involved in promoting people in technology to meet these collective efforts to promote and support women-led Indonesian companies in this global rivals.
The contest will not only draw attention to Malaysia’s vibrant tech sector, but it will also encourage economic growth and encourage the creation of novel alternatives that have the ability to have an impact on both domestic and international markets.
The partnership between She Loves Tech and Digital Penang, which serves as Malaysia’s standard key collection partner for the worldwide competition, is a testament to the state government’s commitment to raising awareness and promoting the inclusion of women in technology. This endeavor should not only be limited to Penang but also be extended to the entire country to give opportunities for all women there to share their ideas and solutions that are affecting the country’s economy, according to Zairil Khir Johari, the Penang State EXCO for Infrastructure, Transport, and Digital.
Participants in She Loves Tech must be women-led tech startups with a gender perspective, have received seed funding under US$ 5 million ( RM24 million ), and have a minimum viable product that has not been developed beyond the conceptual stage.
Additionally, they must meet at least one of the following gender lens criteria:
- Founded by a woman
- Majority female users
- Majority female consumers
- Technology having a positive effect on women
Participants at the regional level will gain a wide range of opportunities to connect with an international network of mentors, partners, and investors as well as extensive exposure to a global audience. All women who are eligible for this are invited to use this opportunity to create innovative solutions that positively affect Malaysian women.
For more details on the application process and to register for the competition, please visit https ://www .shelovestech .org/competition. The deadline for applications is April 22 through May 30th, 2024.