GEORGE TOWN, November 23 – Digital Penang and the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) are set to spotlight cutting-edge Hardtech startups at the “Enter Tigers Lair x Hardtech Inculerator Programme (HIP)” pitch event on 16 November 2024. Aligned with the Penang2030 vision, this event showcases advancements in Augmented Reality (AR), Internet of Things (IoT), and workplace safety.

Key stakeholders, including investors and industry leaders, will have the chance to engage with innovative startups and explore promising investment opportunities, contributing to Penang’s burgeoning tech ecosystem. The event marks the culmination of the Hardtech Inculerator Programme, a collaborative initiative by Digital Penang and 1337 Ventures. Designed to equip startups with mentorship, market access, and commercialization strategies, the program aims to ready participants for real-world application.

“This program reflects our commitment to fostering innovation and connecting talent with the resources they need,” said Ts. Ng Kwang Ming, CEO of Digital Penang. With industry experts, including top executives from Kontron Malaysia and Globetronics, serving as judges, the event promises to be a vibrant showcase of Penang’s digital and technological prowess.