MIDA, in collaboration with BEYOND4, convened the Strategic Engagement Session 2026 on Malaysia’s Start-Up Ecosystem at MIDA Sentral, bringing together ecosystem partners, industry leaders, and founders to chart the next phase of Malaysia’s innovation growth.

MIDA CEO, Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, emphasised MIDA’s evolving role beyond investment promotion, positioning the agency as an ecosystem connector linking start-ups with corporates, investors, research institutions and government agencies. He highlighted that structured support, enhanced visibility, and stronger industry linkages are critical to helping high-potential ventures scale regionally.

The half-day programme featured a Start-Up Sharing Session and a panel discussion with representatives from Cradle Fund, Iskandar Investment Berhad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Qarbotech, focusing on commercialisation pathways, talent pipelines, and ecosystem connectivity.

In conjunction with the session, Yayasan Pahang launched the Pahang Startup Blueprint 2030, developed with contributions from MIDA and Beyond4, signalling strengthened federal-state collaboration to nurture innovation.

The engagement underscores MIDA’s commitment to enabling entrepreneurship, fostering partnerships, and positioning Malaysia as a competitive regional hub for high-growth start-ups.