KUCHING, May 30: Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia is back and inviting entrepreneurs from across the country to participate in the programme.
According to a press release, Shell is seeking entrepreneurs whose ideas will power lives in environmental sustainability, social impact, and business innovation.
“Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia will run in Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Klang Valley. Five winners from each state will receive seed grants of RM10,000 and then compete at the national level, where five national winners will stand a chance to win an additional RM30,000.
“Alongside the grant, the winners will also be provided with mentorship and guidance to kickstart their businesses from the Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia facilitators for the next three years and stand a chance to be absorbed into Shell’s supply chain and a chance to go into partnership with Shell retailers,” said the press release.
In Sarawak, the Shell LiveWIRE programme partners with Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), which not only provides one-year access to Tegas Digital Village in Kuching and Tegas Digital Innovation Hub in Bintulu and Miri, but it also presents each winner with an additional RM5,000 on top of the Sarawak Shell LiveWIRE grant.
The closing dates for registration are as follows:
- July 14, 2023 (Sarawak)
- July 28, 2023 (Sabah)
- August 11, 2023 (Peninsular Malaysia)
Those interested may register at https://livewire.shell.com.my/.
Started in 2015, Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia engages with entrepreneurs committed to starting and growing their business ideas.
The programme takes entrepreneurs through a series of workshops that will assist them in generating or enhancing their business ideas, testing their business models, and preparing them to be successful business owners.
Towards the end of the programme, participants will partake in a pitching workshop and a competition that aims to provide the necessary skills for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. — DayakDaily
