Digital Village Accelerator Program (DiVA)

Digital Village Accelerator

6 months long bespoke program with up to RM150,000 seed investments for local startups.

About the Programme

A flagship program under the Sarawak Digital & Innovation Ecosystem, targeting local startups to accelerate their growth and maturity; with emphasis on increased revenue generation, market expansion and investment potential.

The selection process is done by an independent evaluation committee comprising of representatives from SDEC, TEGAS, industry partners and ecosystem builders. The independent evaluation committee are from industry players who possess wide startup and ecosystem experience, and the committee is chaired by an industry representative who has global experience, and familiarity with the Sarawak ecosystem and its potential.

The onboarding process involves the setting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and outcomes tied to the disbursement of the Seed Investment. The Seed Investment can reach up to RM150,000 per startup; and selected startups will receive other benefits as part of the overall program.

The Digital Village Accelerator (DiVA) program is a 6-month program tailored to each respective selected startup to accelerate their growth and maturity. Agreed KPIs and outcomes will be the basis of this accelerator program, and this platform strives to envision and realise the shared objectives to increase the startup's potential and readiness for future investments.

We believe in nuturing connections and preserving our talent pool. Selected startups in the DiVA program will also be met with periodical check ins, ongoing mentorship, as well as re evaluation of the KPIs and outcomes. Sustaining this relationship is part of the growth journey for startups in the Sarawak Digital ecosystem, towards growth and expansion for more startups to achieve a successful initial public offering (IPO) experience.