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Real-World Challenges
Where startups, experts, and corporates come together to tackle real-world
problems, co-create innovative solutions, and bring them to life.
Connected across Malaysia & ASEAN, driving solutions in AI, GreenTech, Smart Retail, and Education.
Co-created with government ministries & corporates — turning ideas into real-world impact.
Startups showcasing innovations and seeking partners, pilots, and funding opportunities.
Including MOE, Telekom Malaysia, MDEC, MRCA & DBKL — powering innovation at scale.
Connecting startups, corporates, universities, and government agencies to co-create impactful solutions across ASEAN.
Collaboration
Partnerships with corporates, government, academia, and startups for co-creation.
Encouraging fresh ideas from students, startups, and industry veterans alike.
Connecting innovators to challenges, partners, and opportunities that accelerate success.
Type | Example | |
Challenge Sponsor | Challenge Sponsor Launch real-world problem statements with prizes, pilots, and IP support | |
Innovation Enabler | Offer exclusive services (legal, cloud, analytics) to users via benefit tiers | |
Ecosystem Partner | Regional chambers, embassies, accelerators, investor networks | |
Academic / Research Partner | Contribute to validation studies, research pilots, mentorship | |
Government & GLCs | Shape policies, fund innovation verticals, link to national initiatives |
Creating AI-driven learning tools to improve access and outcomes for under-resourced schools, paving the way for Education 5.0.
🤝 Partnership: Ministry of Education (MOE) + Telekom Malaysia
🎯 Goal: Bridge the education gap using AI, AR/VR, and personalized learning experiences
Designing AI- and IoT-enhanced retail solutions to empower SMEs with seamless, contactless shopping experiences and smarter inventory management.
🤝 Sponsor: MRCA & MDEC
🎯 Goal: Help SMEs transition into the next generation of digital retail
Developing sustainable urban cooling systems tailored for tropical Malaysian cities like Kuala Lumpur and Penang to address rising temperatures and climate resilience needs.
🤝 Sponsor: DBKL
🎯 Goal: Support Malaysia’s target of 40% renewable energy by 2035 while reducing urban heat impacts.
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