The Pahang Innovative Startup Accelerator (PISA) Cohort 4 is a three-month pre-accelerator program aimed at nurturing early-stage startups in Malaysia. Sponsored by Yayasan Pahang and BEYOND4, it provides selected startups with mentorship, access to industry experts, networking opportunities, and resources to help scale their businesses. The program focuses on sectors like FoodTech, AgriTech, and HealthTech, with a particular emphasis on founders from Pahang. Participants will also compete for a cash prize of RM10,000. The program starts on March 28, 2024.
Program Roadmap:
The PISA Cohort 4 spans three months, starting from March 28, 2024. The roadmap includes:
- Orientation and Onboarding: Introduction to the program structure, mentors, and fellow participants.
- Workshops and Training: Weekly sessions focusing on key areas such as business model development, market validation, and financial planning.
- Mentorship and Coaching: Personalized guidance from industry experts to help refine business strategies.
- Pitch Preparation: Intensive training on pitching skills, culminating in a demo day where participants present to potential investors and stakeholders.
- Demo Day: The final event where startups showcase their progress and compete for the RM10,000 cash prize.
Program Modules:
- Business Model Development: Learn how to create and refine a sustainable business model.
- Market Validation: Techniques to identify and validate target markets.
- Financial Planning: Guidance on managing finances, budgeting, and funding strategies.
- Pitching and Presentation: Intensive coaching on crafting and delivering compelling pitches.
- Growth Hacking: Strategies to accelerate startup growth through marketing and operational efficiencies.
- Legal and Compliance: Understanding the legal aspects of running a startup, including intellectual property and regulatory requirements.
Information about team Dr Ahmad Fahmi
March – July 2024: Dr Ahmad Fahmi participated in Pahang Innovate Startup Accelerator (PiSA)
Title of the method/project: Stingless bee honey popping boba under stingless bee inno
Dr Ahmad Fahmi and his team was listed in the top 20, and their method was registered under AKTA HAK CIPTA 1987
