Deadline: 20 July 2025
Apply now to take your startup to the next level — whether you’re in the ideation stage or building momentum toward growth.
In Alpha Startups™ pre-accelerator programme, it’s similar to an intensive bootcamp to guide new & aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start & run a startup business.
Selected teams of entrepreneurs, developers and designers get to work together to test and validate their scalable product or start-up idea. Participants do this with the help of their peers. Daily deliverables are expected, mentorship is available, and commitment is required!
Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator requires an 15-day commitment spread over 9 weeks, which includes both physical and virtual sessions.
Focus Areas
- They’re industry-agnostic, with a focus on Deeptech, AI, SME B2B solutions, and Decarbonisation technologies.
Perks & Benefits
- 10+ Hours of Mentoring
- Participating teams will have access to business and technical mentors. Startups will have group mentoring sessions as well as one-to-one sessions to accelerate their learning.
- Fundraising Support
- Connect with 1337 Ventures to expand your network within the investor community, unlocking the potential for VC funding.
- Digital Credits
- 1337 Ventures, Malaysia’s first Microsoft Champions Network partner — including cloud credits (Microsoft/AWS/Google), Airtable, Notion for Startups, training, job portal credits, and more.
- Office Space
- Co-working space privileges for teams in Penang through their partner, Digital Penang — and for Klang Valley-based teams via WORQ
- Corporate Access
- Through the accelerator, you’ll have opportunities to connect with corporate professionals open to innovative ideas. Use these sessions to validate your solution, ask questions, and explore potential interest.
- Market Access
- They’ll provide opportunities to showcase your startup through their platform and network, helping you reach a wider audience along the way. Such as Leet Launchpad, Leet Angel Club events & more.
Eligibility Criteria
- Able to communicate and understand English
- Above 18 years old
- Have a team of 2 to 4 people, with a specific idea or problem to solve.
- A startup is a technology or innovation enabled business at an early-stage with a scalable business model and a high growth strategy.
- Startups must be based in Malaysia or serve a Malaysian market OR
- Startups must have at least ONE Malaysian co-founder regardless of the market served or geographic location
For more information, visit 1337 Ventures.
