A total of 10 companies were selected to participate in the Social Enterprise Accelerator Program (SeAP) by undergoing training for three months starting today until February 2024.
These include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups that support the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Then the selection is made based on the criteria and focus set according to priority.
All those selected will go through 12-week virtual and physical coaching training that includes masterclasses, interactive discussion workshops and professional assistance by skilled mentors. This matter is to develop the existing potential as well as being able to play an important role for the survival of the economy as a driver of new innovation. At the same time it can build and grow their own company.
Here is the full list of selected companies:
Siasitok - Provider of learning tools to teach and learn sign language more easily in the form of flash cards.
Sinisana Technologies Sdn Bhd - A company that develops a blockchain product called 'Intersect' to enable consumers to have a trusted source of food data.
OoGyaa Mobility – A company that specializes in micro mobility services including providing escooters for use in selected locations around Kuala Lumpur.
Stinablis – A company that promotes the conservation of environmental resources by recycling plastic waste as building materials to improve sustainability in construction.
Womentum PLT – Creating a community that supports women to be on a sustainable path in any field of endeavor.
Green Hero – An online platform for F&B businesses to deliver edible food, reduce waste and save the environment.
Global Cerah – Cleantech company that integrates organic waste management and production of alternative protein sources into sustainable solutions by automation systems and software.
JOY – A company that offers elderly care services and assistance at reasonable rates in all districts in Malaysia
Lumirous – A counseling consultancy that brings together all resources and information on fertility care and reproductive health such as IUI, IVF and ICSI.
WoLCE – An organization that offers comprehensive training programs, engaging debate sessions, and events designed for children.
All those selected will also do their best to make a presentation to investors and judges which is scheduled to take place at the end of February 2024. At the same time grab the top three places to receive various attractive benefits including additional funding from the Hong Leong Foundation (subject to terms and conditions).
For the record, the SeAP accelerator program is an initiative held by the Hong Leong Foundation together with Beyond4 with the intention of developing the country's start-up ecosystem. Also present at the launch today were Beyond4's Executive Officer, S.T Rubaneswaran and Hong Leong Foundation's Executive Director, Quek Sue Yian.