Malaysian Startups Can Now Apply To Be Mentored By Google For 6 Months. Here’s How
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rub shoulders with Silicon Valley giants.
By John Lim — 06 Mar 2017, 12:37 PM
If you're a startup owner, take note! For the very first time, Google has opened its prestigious Launchpad Accelerator to Malaysian applicants who are looking for that Midas touch from the tech giant.
Google's Launchpad Accelerator is a program to empower founders by supporting their startups through mentorship and equity-free support.
It's looking for mid to late stage tech startups that “that already have a product and are primed to scale”.
The six-month training course includes a two-week all expenses paid trip to Google's San Francisco campus
In addition to the mentoring, participants will receive credits for Google products, PR assistance, and continued support from Google back in their home country.
Aside from Malaysia, Google has also expanded the program to Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines
Some of the startups that have been funded in the past include HashLearn, an Android app in Indian that offers on-demand tutoring; iGrow, an app that helps people in Indonesia essentially pay farmers to grow food for them; and Delivery Direto, Brazil's own on-demand food delivery service.
As expected, the selection will be strict and competition will be tight as the company is "looking for technical startups with the most growth potential in their respective countries and around the world"
Interested? The next mentoring session will begin on 17 July 2017 - you can apply here until 24 April 2017. You're also required to produce a short video on your startup.
