On August 29, 2024, the STEP APP Team embarked on an inspiring journey to SEEd.Lab, Malaysia’s trailblazing incubator that nurtures the growth of start-ups from seed to success. This one of a kind initiative, powered by Petronas and Tata Consultancy Services, is dedicated to fostering social enterprises. Immersed in their incubation program, the STEP APP team is learning to navigate the entire lifecycle from the spark of an idea to incubation, commercialization, and beyond, into the realms of sustainability and scalability.
During our visit, we not only laid the groundwork for a future partnership through the discussion of the MOA but also identified the support needed to drive our collaboration forward. We were fortunate to meet the brilliant minds behind COHORT 3’s start-ups (Pro Ladang, SEBiJihub, ArtsProud, Sagemaker, and Aquafish) each with a powerful vision to create positive change and give back to the community through their innovative ventures. Our afternoon took us to MTDC, a powerhouse in technology investment. We explored their masterful approach to guiding start-ups from early-stage hurdles to expansive growth, uncovering how they unlock long-term value and provide essential support for success.
We then had the chance to visit one of their standout start-ups, BAV (Bio-Angle Vacs SDN.BHD.), a Malaysian biotech founded in 2013. Our visit offered a behind the scenes look at their production dynamics, revealing the innovative strategies and best practices that fuel their daily operations. BAV is at the forefront of biotechnology, specializing in the global development, manufacturing, and distribution of groundbreaking biotech products, veterinary pharmaceuticals, and health supplements.
– by: Kristine Mae H. Ampas