Malaysia Preliminary Round: 22 July 2025 at Auditorium, Bangunan Tun Tan Siew Sin, TAR UMT
TIME OF COMPETITION📣
March to September 2025
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Result Announcement
Project Categories
New energy vehicles and components, new-generation electronic information, artificial intelligence, new materials, advanced aluminium processing, high-end equipment manufacturing, low altitude economy, biomedical and health industries, etc.)
Competition Schedule
01
Project Submission Registration
Mid-April, 2025 to 31 May 2025 8 June 2025
02
Project Screening
31 May 2025 12 June 2025 to TBC
Qualified projects will be screened by the panel to select projects for the preliminary round.
03
Malaysia Preliminary Round (TAR UMT, Malaysia, July 2025)
June 15-August 15, 2025 TBC
The preliminary round road show will be conducted in groups both online and on site in Beijing, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Berlin (Germany), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Hanoi (Vietnam). For those who cannot make it on site should participate in the online video link session.
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Final Round
Early September, 2025 TBC
Location: Nanning, China
Pitch Session Agenda
8:30 AM: Official commencement of the competition’s on-site activities
8:30–9:00 AM: Opening ceremony of the competition
Proposed 20-minute speeches by invited leaders (such as representatives from Nanning Science and Technology Bureau, the Embassy of China in Malaysia, etc.)
10-minute announcement of competition schedule, rules, and regulations
9:00–11:00 AM: On-site and online project presentations (roadshows) by competition participants
11:30–12:00 PM: Preliminary round summary session
II. Additional Arrangements
A. Mode of Participation
A physical roadshow will be held in Malaysia; an online participation channel will be available for those unable to attend in person.
B. On-site Pitch Session Arrangement
1. Pitching and Q&A:
Online and offline sessions will be conducted.
Each project will have 15 minutes (8-minute presentation + 7-minute Q&A)
2. Summary and Ranking:
Final rankings will be announced based on judges' scores
3. Language Requirement:
Pitching and Q&A will be conducted in English (or Chinese).
Meet The Judges
Ms. Cathryn Lai
Ms. Cathryn Lai
Founder of Catfish Consulting Sdn Bhd
Ms. Cathryn Lai is the founder of Catfish Consulting and a certified management consultant with over 18 years of experience. She is a PhD candidate in Psychology and a published writer with contributions to major Chinese media and The Entrepreneur magazine.
Ms. Fion Lee
Ms. Fion Lee
Founder of DIGIFIV
Ms. Fion Lee is a digital and AI expert with 24 years of experience across strategy, design, and implementation. She led partner strategy for ASEAN at Alibaba Cloud and has held key roles at Microsoft, Dell, and other tech firms.
She now serves as an AI Advisory Member for Malaysia’s National AI Office (NAIO) and the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).
Dr. Keong Chee Sheng
Dr. Keong Chee Sheng
Assistant Professor, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), Malaysia
Dr. Keong Chee Sheng is an experienced educator, researcher, and certified trainer with over 20 years in tertiary education.
Ms. Low Ler Min
Ms. Low Ler Min
Program Associate
Ms. Low Ler Min is a Programme Associate at 1337 Ventures with hands-on experience in designing and managing innovation programmes including Pre-Accelerator and Accelerator initiatives with corporate and government partners.
Mr. Rei Tham
Mr. Rei Tham
Founder & CEO of Omni Consultancy
Mr. Rei Tham is a startup advisor known for helping early-stage teams craft clear, compelling strategies. A registered CBIEV mentor and guest judge for university pitch rounds, Rei brings a no-fluff, results-driven approach to turning ideas into investor-ready ventures.
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Competition Awards
First Prize (6 projects): 30,000 RMB
Second Prize (10 projects): 20,000 RMB
Third Prize (14 projects): 10,000 RMB
Recognition Awards (20 projects): 5,000 RMB
Competition Awards
First Prize (6 projects): 30,000 RMB
Second Prize (10 projects): 20,000 RMB
Third Prize (14 projects): 10,000 RMB
Recognition Awards (20 projects): 5,000 RMB
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