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MYStartup, in partnership with the Malaysian startup accelerator Watchtower and Friends (WTF), has announced the return of MYStartup Pre-Accelerator programme, with applications now open for its fourth iteration. Applications are open until 23 June 2024 for pre-seed and early-stage startups from various sectors with a focus on technology-led solutions.

The pre-accelerator programme will take place from June through September 2024 where the selected startups will undergo a tailored module aimed at fast-tracking development and scaling growth.

Throughout the programme, these startup founders will gain access to a wealth of resources, including world-class mentorship and outcome-based curriculum. The top five startups from the cohort will also qualify for an intensive fundraising accelerator programme, providing them with all the support they need to succeed beyond the pre-accelerator programme.

MYStartup Pre-Accelerator: A Carefully Designed, Well-Structured Program

The MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 4 Programme is meticulously designed to provide early-stage startups with a comprehensive learning experience over four months. With three sessions per week, each lasting three hours, the programme covers the following topics:

• Week 1: Founders’ Foundations. Aligning co-founder goals, crafting mission and vision statements, and using OKRs.
• Week 2: Business Model Canvas. Developing business models, customer profiling, and market analysis.
• Week 3: Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Designing MVPs, resource specifications, and launch roadmaps.
• Week 4: Market Validation. Conducting validation research, gathering user feedback, and iterating MVPs.
• Week 5: Early-stage Fundamentals. Exploring valuations, funding, legal documents, and pitching techniques.
• Week 6: ESG for Startups. Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), governance, and aligning startups with SDGs.

This structured programme equips participants with the essential knowledge and tools to build and scale successful startups.

An initiative by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) and spearheaded by MYStartup, the pre-accelerators programme plays a crucial role in the Malaysian startup economy, bridging the gap between innovative ideas and viable businesses to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.

The fourth instalment of the programme comes on the heels of the achievements seen in the previous cohort, with startups such as Deepsight securing a grant amounting to RM100,000, successfully launching its product on Google Play and the App Store, as well as inking relevant strategic partnerships.

Additionally, startups like Rabt, PropMoth, and PyceHub are in the midst of discussion to secure potential investments with an estimated value of RM1.5 million, cumulatively.

Apply Now!

Startups interested in participating in the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 4 are encouraged to apply. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a programme that can propel your startup to new heights. The deadline to apply is 23 June 2024.

For more information about the MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Cohort 4 programme and to apply, please visit https://www.watchtowerfriends.com/mystartup-c4.

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