CHARGE YOUR STARTUP
TAKE IT FURTHER
CHARGE YOUR STARTUP
TAKE IT FURTHER
About SAP 2019
The Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) is a premier accelerator that serves to nurture, and boost 20 local startups to be investor-ready and conversion-driven, pushing them to achieve exponential growth within an intensive 4-month period. It made its debut in 2018 to much success, with alumni going onwards to achieve greater accomplishments, especially in terms of funding, market expansion, and brand exposure.
The SAP returns in 2019, with renewed vigour and upgraded processes designed to help startups impress investors by refining their pitching skills, strengthening their presentation delivery and product/service positioning. The SAP 2019 is the perfect opportunity for participants to be guided to expertise, being privy to an exclusive curated network of mentors, industry partners, veteran practitioners, and key players.
About SAP 2019
The Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) is a premier accelerator that serves to nurture, and boost 20 local startups to be investor-ready and conversion-driven, pushing them to achieve exponential growth within an intensive 4-month period. It made its debut in 2018 to much success, with alumni going onwards to achieve greater accomplishments, especially in terms of funding, market expansion, and brand exposure.
The SAP returns in 2019, with renewed vigour and upgraded processes designed to help startups impress investors by refining their pitching skills, strengthening their presentation delivery and product/service positioning. The SAP 2019 is the perfect opportunity for participants to be guided to expertise, being privy to an exclusive curated network of mentors, industry partners, veteran practitioners, and key players.
Action. Collaboration. excitement.
Action. Collaboration. excitement.
enjoy these perks!
enjoy these perks!
Fully-sponsored local and
overseas field trips
Multiple valuable
networking opportunities & Peer Support Community
Free expert Mentoring, hands-on workshop, pitching clinics, 1 to 1 mentorship.
1 to 1 mentoring sessions
Fully-sponsored
local and overseas field trips
Multiple valuable
networking opportunities & Peer Support Community
Free expert Mentoring, hands-on workshop, pitching clinics, 1 to 1 mentorship.
1 to 1 mentoring sessions
sap 2018 at a glance
SAP 2018 AT A GLANCE
50+ Mentors
35+ workshops & pitching clinics
260+ office hours consultations
70+ investor outreach opportunities
50+ mentors
35+ workshops & pitching clinics
260+ office hours consultations
70+ investor outreach opportunities
hear what our alumni have to say
hear what our alumni have to say
sap 2018 alumni achievements
sap 2018 alumni achievements
Dropee
Raised USD 350,000 funding from Vynn Capital in 2019
Homa2U
Raised MYR 50,000 Angel investment in 2018
Rtist
Secured CIP 300 funding from Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
Picmote
Secured CIP 300 funding from Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
… and many more!
Dropee
Raised USD 350,000 funding from Vynn Capital in 2019
Homa2U
Raised MYR 50,000 Angel investment in 2018
Rtist
Secured CIP 300 funding from Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
Picmote
Secured CIP 300 funding from Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
… and many more!
is sap right for you?
is sap right for you?
This Accelerator:
1. Takes Zero Equity and Zero Fees from your startup
2. Provides fast track growth to charge your startup to the next level
3. Has a uniquely curated collective network of Angel Investors, VCs, and funders
4. Provides exclusive access to industry leaders, veteran entrepreneurs, and mentors
5. Provides Zero Rent usage of the Selangor Digital Creative Centre co-working space
6. Provides opportunities to win attractive cash prizes
This Accelerator:
1. Takes Zero Equity and Zero Fees from your startup
2. Provides fast track growth to charge your startup to the next level
3. Has a uniquely curated collective network of Angel Investors, VCs, and funders
4. Provides exclusive access to industry leaders, veteran entrepreneurs, and mentors
5. Provides Zero Rent usage of the Selangor Digital Creative Centre co-working space
6. Provides opportunities to win attractive cash prizes
Meet the mentors
meet the mentors
Navin Dhanapal
SOSV-MOX
Alan Cheah
GOCAR
Siew Ling
SEARCHGURU
Ken Lau
SEGNEL
Frost
EASYSTORE
Manisah Sarujee
Brand Geeks Inc
Silmyi Sadek
Brand Geeks Inc
Allan Tan
EntreVestors
Chris Tan
Fundnel
Jerrick
Exabytes
Inbaraj Suppiah
Launchpad
Bryan Soong
Biztory
CK Chang
Ox White
Ben Lim
Nexea
Yien Yee
Avana
Andrew Tan
TVB Capital
Aun Xian
Captii Ventures
Benjamin
Peasy
Chua Kai Suan
Youbeli.com
Heislyc Loh
Devs.Asia
Low Zhen Hui
Captii Ventures
Edmund Lee
Captii Ventures
Goh Boon Peng
Mystartr
Reuben Ch’ng
LEAD
Ruui Wong
Captii Ventures
Sam Shafie
PitchIN
Sinan
Digital Durian
Wallace Ho
BEAM
Whei Meng
Speedrent
Yusno
Evenesis
Edwin Wang
Signature Market
Zikang Tai
Oxwhite & Fitgear
Yong Kai Ping
SITEC
Wei Chung Low
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Wai Hong
StoreHub
Shawn Ho
Donovan & Ho
Ravjit Dhillon
Maxis eCommerce
Mohandeep Singh
SecondCRM by Soft Solvers Solution
Manminder
Supernewsroom
Ian Liew
Donovan & Ho
Henry Ng
MANSEC
Dr. Poo Kuan Hoong
Coqnitics
Navin Dhanapal
SOSV-MOX
Frost
EASYSTORE
Chris Tan
Fundnel
CK Chang
Ox White
Aun Xian
Captii Ventures
Low Zhen Hui
Captii Ventures
Ruui Wong
Captii Ventures
Whei Meng
Speedrent
Yong Kai Ping
SITEC
Rajvit Dhillon
Maxis eCommerce
Henry Ng
MANSEC
Alan Cheah
GOCAR
Manisah Sarujee
Brand Geeks Inc
Jerrick
Exabytes
Ben Lim
Nexea
Benjamin
Peasy
Edmund Lee
Captii Ventures
Sam Shafie
PitchIN
Yusno
Evenesis
Wei Chung Low
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Mohandeep Singh
SecondCRM by Soft Solvers Solution
Dr. Poo Kuan Hoong
Coqnitics
Siew Ling
SEARCHGURU
Silmyi Sadek
Brand Geeks Inc
Inbaraj Suppiah
Launchpad
Yien Yee
Avana
Chua Kai Suan
Youbeli.com
Goh Boon Peng
Mystartr
Sinan
Digital Durian
Edwin Wang
Signature Market
Wai Hong
StoreHub
Manminder
Supernewsroom
Ken Lau
SEGNEL
Allan Tan
EntreVestors
Bryan Soong
Biztory
Andrew Tan
TVB Capital
Heislyc Loh
Devs.Asia
Reuben Ch’ng
LEAD
Wallace Ho
BEAM
Zikang Tai
Oxwhite & Fitgear
Shawn Ho
Donovan & Ho
Ian Liew
Donovan & Ho
additional perks!
additional perks!
Free AWS Promotional Credit (USD $5,000)
Free AWS Technical Essentials Online Training (USD 600)
Free AWS Business Essentials online training (USD 600)
Free AWS Training Credits for self-paced labs (USD 80)
Piloting opportunities with industry partners
Free AWS Promotional Credit (USD $5,000)
Free AWS Technical Essentials Online Training (USD 600)
Free AWS Business Essentials online training (USD 600)
Free AWS Training Credits for self-paced labs (USD 80)
Piloting opportunities with industry partners
does my startup qualify?
does my startup qualify?
This is an opportunity for you to meet and work with some of the best mentors in the startup scene to ensure you receive maximum value and benefit from this programme.
As such, we’re only looking for 20 highly committed and passionate startups who are willing to expend the requisite time and effort to fulfill mandatory attendance and other obligations as and when they may be required.
TECH STARTUPS ARE MOST WELCOME TO APPLY!
TECH STARTUPS ARE MOST WELCOME TO APPLY!
A Malaysian tech startup that has not gone for Series A funding
Established less than three (3) years ago (i.e. after 2016)
Be able to field an MVP or a Beta version of your product or offering, while demonstrating quantitative evidence of market traction (in terms of user acquisition, sales, conversion, etc.)
Based in New or Emerging Technologies applicable across industries and verticals such as AI, Blockchain, Cloud computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, IoT, Smart City, and
e-Commerce
Able to commit two (2) core members to join the programme, with at least one founder or co-founder
Able to commit for the entire 4 months of the programme – most of the programme’s events and courses will be held on weekends
A Malaysian tech startup that has not gone for Series A funding
Established less than three (3) years ago (i.e. after 2016)
Be able to field an MVP or a Beta version of your product or offering, while demonstrating quantitative evidence of market traction (in terms of user acquisition, sales, conversion, etc.)
Based in New or Emerging Technologies applicable across industries and verticals such as AI, Blockchain, Cloud computing, Big Data, Machine Learning, IoT, Smart City, and
e-Commerce
Able to commit two (2) core members to join the programme, with at least one founder or co-founder
Able to commit for the entire 4 months of the programme – most of the programme’s events and courses will be held on weekends
schedule
schedule
how to apply
how to apply
make VIDeo
Send us a link to your 90-second pitch video of you and your team!
convince us
In the video, tell us about your startup, product and why we should pick you.
Applications close 5 April
Selected participants will be notified by 16 April
send evidence
Attach a 5-slide pitch deck (Traction, USP, Business Model, etc.) in PDF + PDF copy of your Form 9
make VIDeo
Send us a link to your 90-second pitch video of you and your team!
convince us
In the video, tell us about your startup, product and why we should pick you.
send evidence
Attach a 5-slide pitch deck (Traction, USP, Business Model, etc.) in PDF + PDF copy of your Form 9
Applications close 5 April
Selected participants will be notified by 16 April
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organiser
organiser
official partners
official partners
SAP 2019 Cohort
SAP 2019 Cohort
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the Selangor Accelerator Programme?
The Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) is a structured 4-month programme that aims to assist startups in the early stage, defined as startups that have not gone for Series A funding. The SAP wishes to help these budding startups in polishing not only their product and business, but their core team as well, through workshops and mentors that will share knowledge, experience, and advice that will help the teams with their soft skills and pitching styles as well.
The SAP also acts as a gateway for startups to prepare themselves for the final demo day and also the most qualified Top 5 will pitch at the flagship annual Smart City & Digital Economy Convention on the 12th of October with other international startups. During the final demo day, the Top 5 will stand a chance to win from a cash prize pool of RM30,000
When do applications begin?
Submissions can be sent anytime from the 1st of March to the 10th of April. As long as you’ve met all the requirements, why not apply? Aspiring applicants have until 6.00PM of the 10th of April to register!
How do we join?
Click here. Please prepare a PDF copy of your startup’s Form 9 (Certificate of Incorporation) or Form D (Certificate of Registration of Business), as well as a 90-second pitch video telling us why we should choose you to take part in the SAP. The video should tell us about your team, your product, the market opportunities, traction/performance, and impact. The video has to feature at least one of the two people representing the company. Please also include a 5-page pitch deck in PDF format to be included as well.
Do we need to pay any fees to join?
Nope. In fact, teams not only stand a chance to win prizes from the SAP, but stand a chance to pitch at multiple local and international avenues during the field trip. Subsequently, Top 5 qualified finalist will stand a chance to win from the cash prize pool of RM30,000 and pitch at the Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention on the 12th October 2019. Overall, the benefits and perks given as part of the program is worth more than RM40,000 (mentorship, investor arrangements, pitching clinics, 1:1 office hour consultation, local & overseas field trip) – all for you.
What do we need to join the SAP? Who can join?
While all tech startups are most welcome to apply, which includes startups based on New or Emerging Technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud computing, Big Data & Machine Learning and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices and solutions, as well as on Smart City and e-Commerce technologies are welcomed. Furthermore, AI & Cloud Computing, Big Data, and Data-driven tech startups will be given more consideration during the application process.
However, the startup has to be:
- A startup incorporated in Malaysia
- An early stage (pre-Series A) startup established less than 3 years ago
- Have a MVP or Beta version of their offering
- Able to demonstrate quantitative evidence of market traction (in the form of users, monthly sales, etc)
- Able to commit two members to join the programme (Two co-founders, or the founder and a core member)
- Able to commit to the 4-month long programme of weekend classes
Are we allowed to submit more than one application?
Yes. However, do take note that only one application will be selected in the event of multiple applications.
When/how will we be notified if our company/project makes the shortlist?
On the 16th of April, the 30 shortlisted companies will be notified by email, sms, or phone call.
We still have questions about the SAP. Where can I get more details?
Feel free to contact us at startup@sidec.com.my, and we will get back to you as soon as we can!