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Updated At: 29 May 2024 16:14:42 2018
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29 May 2024 16:14:42
TTO Announcement: PhDPreneur Program – Empowering PhD Graduates with Entrepreneurial Skills

السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ

 

May this email reach you in the best of health and Iman by the grace of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.

 

Dear YBhg. Tan Sri/ Dato’/ Prof./ Dr./Sir./ Mdm.

 

PhDPreneur Program – Empowering PhD Graduates with Entrepreneurial Skill

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We are excited to announce the launch of the PhDPreneur Program, an initiative designed to equip PhD graduates and final-year PhD candidates with essential skills in research commercialization and entrepreneurship. This program aims to enhance the commercialization rate of local research and development outputs by supporting participants in establishing technology-based startup companies.

 

Program Overview:
The PhDPreneur Program will select 25 participants through a rigorous screening process. These participants will undergo comprehensive training and receive guidance to form startup companies, with the goal of commercializing their PhD research findings. Each startup will be eligible for voucher assistance of up to RM500,000 to support technology scaling, commercial prototype development, technology and market validation, and industry collaboration and field testing.

 

Program Objectives:

  1. Increase the number of entrepreneurs among PhD graduates with commercialization skills and capabilities.
  2. Increase the number of technology-based startup companies.
  3. Empower PhD graduates to commercialize potential research outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Malaysian citizens aged 40 and below as of January 1, 2024.
  2. PhD graduates or final-year PhD candidates from local public or private universities.
  3. PhD graduates must be within two years of graduation. Those exceeding this period must provide proof of the continued relevance and high commercialization potential of their PhD projects.
  4. Not employed full-time during the program implementation.
  5. Have not previously received funding with similar scope or objectives.
  6. Projects must be at TRL 4-8.
  7. Projects or products must demonstrate good technological and market potential (evaluated by MTDC analysts).
  8. Must possess entrepreneurial attributes, potential, and interest.
  9. Must commit fully to the program (signing an offer letter with mandatory terms and conditions).

Program Phases:

  1. Phase I – Screening and Selection: Online applications followed by pitching sessions to a selection panel.
  2. Phase II – Commercialization Bootcamp: Intensive 5-day training on technology commercialization for the selected 25 participants.
  3. Phase III – Development of Value Proposition Canvas (VPC) and Business Model Canvas (BMC): Two-month period for developing VPC and BMC, with mentorship and coaching.
  4. Phase IV – Demo Day: Participants will pitch to a panel of investors and industry representatives. Ten participants will advance to the next phase.
  5. Phase V – Startup Company Formation: Guidance provided for establishing startup companies.
  6. Phase VI – Scale Up and Collaboration: Participants will engage in technology scaling and industry collaboration over a 12-month period.

 

Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco590zjtmcgurKr9RyGKDEt5HHj6Gp37SRT0AsdXcWRFhsyw/viewform

If you submit an application for this program, please inform the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at:

For any additional inquiries, please contact:

We look forward to your participation and are excited to support you in transforming your research into successful commercial ventures.

Best regards,

 

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (TTO)

 RESEARCH MANAGEMENT CENTRE