Assistance to Low-Carbon Innovation
SDG 7.4.5
Sunway iLabs provides a supportive ecosystem for startups, offering funding, mentorship, and networking through programs like LaunchX, which connects student entrepreneurs with industry and VC mentors. With a focus on sustainable innovation and resilient cities, iLabs promotes energy transition and low-carbon solutions. Its Living Lab nurtures projects aimed at achieving net-zero emissions, empowering startups to create scalable, sustainable innovations that address climate challenges and support a low-carbon economy.
Additionally, iLabs offers resources such as co-working spaces, prototyping facilities, and workshops to help startups develop and refine their ideas, ultimately aiming to build a vibrant entrepreneurial community aligned with innovation and sustainability goals.
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LaunchX by Sunway iLabs
One of Sunway University’s notable initiatives is LaunchX, Malaysia’s first university-led start-up accelerator program. Hosted by Sunway Innovation Labs (iLabs Foundry), LaunchX transforms ideas into fundable startups by building a synergistic entrepreneurial ecosystem. This program brings together students and industry experts to nurture student entrepreneurs in creating sustainable, high-quality startups aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The program presents unique challenges for young entrepreneurs, who may lack experience but bring energy and innovative ideas. Each student venture is paired with two mentors: one from the venture capital field to provide investment insights and one industry expert to offer essential business knowledge.
View LaunchX Launching Ceremony in 2023
Below are the startups that successfully participated in LaunchX last year. Follow their stories here.
Plantenesis: Nurturing Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Address the food trade deficit issue and increase local crop yield by providing effective biostimulant products to improve soil health, enhance nutrient uptake and promote plant growth.
OPACK: Transforming The Way Malaysians Utilise Single-Use Plastic Packaging
Smart returnable container system that provides high quality reusable container, cleaning, and logistics service for businesses to reduce single-use plastic packaging is a Sunway University alumni
Kita: Building A World That Shops Sustainably
Encourage the demand for secondhand clothing in hopes to help slow sown the environmental impacts of fast fashion, a piece of clothing at a time.
