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Malaysia-Japan Digital Exchange Pitch 2023
Welcome to the Malaysia-Japan Digital Exchange Pitch
Your pathway to open innovation with industry leading companies and visionary startups in throughout the ASEAN region and Japan. Come join the event and find unique co-creation opportunities and grow together to make our world better!
Register below to attend the main event on October 3!
About the Event
The Digital Exchange Pitch is the platform for start-ups and companies from ASEAN, Japan, and around the world to co-create open innovation. At the event, leading companies from Malaysia and Japan come together to provide challenges to solve through collaborations with start-ups. Selected start-ups will pitch their proposals to challenge owners and supporters at the finalist pitch event in Kuala Lumpur.
This is a unique business development opportunity that startups should not miss out on!
Grant Opportunities for Finalists
Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Promotion Program
Project proposals by the finalist startups of the Digital Exchange Pitch will be given additional points during the selection process of the Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Promotion Program. Up to 50 million Japanese yen worth of grant will be provided under the ADX Program. For more details, please refer to the document below.
Outline of Asia Digital Transformation (ADX) Promotion Program
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MDEC Global Testbed Initiative (GTI)
GTI is an innovative and collaborative programme that is designed to attract digital technology companies from local and foreign technology companies to test and showcase their solutions in the dynamic and tech-savvy market of Malaysia.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 20 |
Deadline to submit proposals (Extended from September 15) |
| September 20 - 22 |
Shortlisting of companies by the challenge owners |
| September 25 | Announcement of shortlisted finalist companies |
| September 25 - 27 | Pitch brush up for the finalists |
| October 3 |
Final Pitch Day at MIDA Sentral, Kuala Lumpur |
Finalists
| Challenge Owner | Selected Companies | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinomoto (Malaysia) | Lodopage Services | Malaysia |
| Lumirous Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | |
| Cyberview | Pririka, Inc. | Japan |
| Terra Sol Private Limited | Singapore | |
| TimeTec Computing Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | |
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Ebara Corporation |
Faradays Energy Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia |
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Rivil Sdn Bhd |
Malaysia | |
| Wateroam Pte Ltd | Singapore | |
| JR East | Consortium 21 Sdn Bhd | Malaysia |
| Crave Asia Sdn Bhd | Malaysia | |
| Optimays Inc. | Japan | |
| Sime Darby Mobility | CHOSEN Digital Co. Ltd | Thailand |
| Emulsion Flow Technologies Ltd | Japan | |
| Naturanix Co., Ltd | Japan |
Challenges
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Transforming Cyberjaya into a smart and sustainable city
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Innovative challenge and action contributing to a sustainable society through controlling gas and fluid dynamics
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Shifting the role of stations from a "transportation hub" into a "living platform" that connects people, products, and services.
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Creating a circular economy in the e-mobility space
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Application
Submit your proposal now and earn an opportunity to develop new businesses!
Deadline extended until September 20, 12:00 (GMT+8)
Thank you for your submissions!
Only shortlisted finalists will be contacted by the organizers.
Results will be announced on Monday, 25 September 2023
News and Updates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 30 |
Release of information on Pre-event info session |
| August 23 |
Challenge statement from Ajinomoto, Cyberview, Ebara revealed |
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JR East announced as a challenge owner |
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| September 4 |
Challenge statement from Sime Darby revealed |
| September 12 |
Deadline extended to September 20, 12:00 (GMT+8) |
| September 18 |
Registration for main event attendees opened |
| September 20 |
Proposal submission closed. Shortlisted proposals to be announced on September 25 |
| September 25 |
Results of the shortlisted finalists announced |
Co-organizers
Community Partners
About JETRO
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
About J-Bridge
J-Bridge is a business platform to facilitate collaboration between Japanese and overseas companies. JETRO supports cross-border open innovation for accelerating digital and green transformation.
