KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (Mranti) and Leave a Nest have teamed up via the Global Market Fit Programme (GMP) Japan to support high-growth startups seeking to expand their business presence in Japan.
The GMP, organised by Mranti since 2020, invites ambitious startups to apply and grab the opportunity to enter global markets, with Osaka and Tokyo as the selected destinations.
Mranti chief executive officer Dzuleira Abu Bakar said GMP 2022 value creation for 18 companies stood at RM5.4 million.
"This year, Mrantiis thrilled to assist 25 new innovative companies to embark on their next phase of growth.
"This initiative is poised to become one of Malaysia's most prominent global market-entry programs, highlighting its significance this year," she said today.
The GMP is seeking companies prioritising research and development solutions with intellectual property registered in Malaysia or are majority Malaysian-owned.
Startups in various sectors, including manufacturing, robotics/drones, internet of things, artificial intelligence, agri-tech, biotech, healthcare, med-tech, food-tech, care-tech, marine-tech and ecotech are encouraged to apply.
Over a two to three-month period, from July to October, participants will engage in a comprehensive series of physical and virtual workshops, match-making meetings, and mentorship sessions.
The programme will guide participants on localising and validating their business models, strategising their market entry, and preparing their products and solutions for needs analysis and value creation frameworks.
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