At TechMatch ASEAN 2017, MDEC announced Sunway iLabs as Malaysia\u2019s fifth Malaysia Digital Hub\u2122. As a Digital Hub, Sunway iLabs will offer start-ups the opportunity for global expansion, ready access to high-speed broadband and fibre optic connectivity, funding and facilitation opportunities, workforce-ready ecosystem, technologically focused and a holistic convenience and lifestyle experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to announce Sunway iLabs as Malaysia\u2019s fiBh Digital Hub\u2122. Digital hubs provide start-ups and tech entrepreneurs the connections and dynamic workspaces to achieve rapid growth and help Malaysia establish itself as a digital and tech hub in the ASEAN region,\u201d said Chief Executive Officer MDEC, Datuk Yasmin Mahmood.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOur target in 2017 was to establish three Digital Hubs and we are happy that we have surpassed our target.\u201d she added.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a Malaysia Digital Hub\u2122, Sunway iLabs strengthens its position in the start-up eco-system and expands its partnership with MDEC. We will now be able to link start-ups to programmes such as the Malaysian Tech Entrepreneur Programme which provides end-to-end support for start-up communities beyond Asia who wants to base their business in Malaysia,\u201d said Director Sunway iLabs, Matt Van Leeuwen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Malaysia Digital Hub\u2122 is awarded to participating partners to catalyse the economy by attracting and maintaining start-ups and its ecosystems, focusing on high speed broadband and soft offerings.<\/p>\n
Digital Hub\u2122 is a co-working space that allows the setup of tech and digital start-ups in a conducive environment. The space provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect to global markets and the digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Malaysia Digital Hub provides G.R.O.W.T.H. opportunities for businesses:<\/p>\n
\u2022 G \u2013 Global expansion opportunities for growing start-ups<\/p>\n
\u2022 R \u2013 Ready access to high-speed broadband and fibre optic connectivity\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 O \u2013 Optimised for funding and facilitation opportunities<\/p>\n
\u2022 W \u2013 Workforce-ready via a robust talent development ecosystem<\/p>\n
\u2022 T – Technologically focused to attract global tech companies as anchor tenants<\/p>\n
\u2022 H – Holistic convenience and lifestyle experience<\/p>\n
Participating partners include APW, The Co., Common Ground, WORQ and Sunway Innovation Labs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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