Searching for innovative Impact Organisations & Startups with
sustainable solutions in the Quality Education & Workforce Readiness Space
At Hong Leong Bank (HLB), we are constantly seeking sustainable and innovative solutions to make a difference for our customers, partners and for the communities around us.
HLB LaunchPad 2022 is the 5th instalment of our long running programme to support Malaysian entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem. This year, we are seeking potential partners who can create shared opportunities and economic multiplier effect through quality education and equipping talents for workforce readiness in the new norm.
What’s in store for 2022?
The COVID-19 pandemic has inevitably transformed the landscape of the Malaysian and global job markets, leaving the underprivileged communities unprepared to face these changing and challenging environments. Our main aim is to rebuild a post-pandemic Malaysia by equipping the affected communities with the access and opportunity to reskill and upskill themselves to be fit for purpose and fit for the future.
If your organisation offers programmes that prepare individuals for the workforce, we would like to hear from you!
This year’s theme is “Quality Education & Workforce Readiness”
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Workforce Readiness
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and work for all
Build Agile & Competent Digital Talent
Build agile and competent future-ready digital talents who are well-equipped with the skills required to thrive in an evolving job market
We are partnering with Hong Leong Foundation (HLF) this year
We aim to amplify and diversify efforts in the area of “Quality Education and Workforce Readiness” by supplementing our existing HLF scholarship programmes with various digital, vocational, technical, upskilling or reskilling programmes
Watch out for these key milestones
Watch the recap of our HLB LaunchPad 2021 Demo Day
Let’s hear it from our HLB LaunchPad participants themselves!
“The programme has been rewarding for us and has opened doors to have meaningful discourse and insights into how best for banks and fintechs to collaborate. We most appreciate the facilitation and centralized coordination by the Launchpad team to engage with so many different stakeholders and key people within the Bank. This program will give back tenfold of the effort startups put into it!”
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"Through the programme, we now have a blueprint for how we approach and work with new corporate customers. We had the opportunity to develop an e-waste handbook for corporate clients to properly manage e-waste, which has inspired so many other companies to do the same and has given us serious credibility against our competition.”
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"Prior to HLB Launchpad, we’ve had some experience working with insurance companies but not with a bank. We were exploring on banks being potential partners for Bereev down the road. Through this programme, we were able to pitch to and receive feedback directly from the decision makers, which was exactly what we were looking for, enabling us to learn more about how a large financial institution worked, as well as how our platform would apply in that setting."
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Check out our past participants of HLB Launchpad
Our Valued Partners
Join us now if you meet the following criteria
Have an existing programme or be willing to create a new programme to address this year’s theme
Applicants must have sufficient resources to complete execution of programme
Applicants must be in operation for a minimum of 1 year
Proposed programme must be scalable
Proposed programme must benefit individuals from the underserved communities who are above 18 years of age
Why Join?
The selected teams will get access to these benefits
RM100,000 Cash Prizes up for grabs
Stand a chance to win cash prizes of RM50,000 each for the Top 2 winners! In addition, the winners will be eligible for additional funding
*t&c applies
Mentorship
Win the opportunity to collaborate with us and our partners who will mentor you, help tackle challenges as well as guide you in scaling your solutions
Access to Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Group of Companies
Stand a chance to tap into various Hong Leong Group industries, such as manufacturing, property development, hospitality & leisure, and principal investments
Access to Jumpstart@65
Utilize our state-of-the-art community hub with facilities such as event spaces, co-working spaces, usability labs and more.
Privilege to Pitch at the Angels & Unicorns Dinner
Invitation to pitch at the Angels & Unicorns Dinner, an exclusive dinner with specially curated guest lists made up of Super Angels and Corporate Investors, hosted by MBAN and supporters by Hong Leong Bank
Check out our past participants of HLB Launchpad
Our Valued Partners
A: We are seeking innovative impact organisations & startups that have sustainable & impactful solutions that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 & 8, as well as the Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint Trust 4.
You may refer to the following link for more details :
UN Sustainable Development Goals 4 - Click Here
UN Sustainable Development Goals 8 - Click Here
Malaysia Digital Economy Blueprint Trust 4 - Click Here
A: The eligibility requirements are:
A: You will be notified by email if you have been selected. In this email, you will be given further information and instructions on your next steps.
A: Once we have received your application, the first round of selection based on eligibility will begin. We may then proceed to invite the shortlisted applicants to participate in a Question & Answer (Q&A) session with us. From there, 6 applicants will be shortlisted to present their pitch on Demo Day, where the Top 2 winners will be picked. These 2 winners will be entitled for mentorship with HLB, HLF and our external partners alongside other perks.
A: Demo Day will be held at Jumpstart@65 in Kuala Lumpur. However, with the need for social distancing, we may conduct a virtual event instead if needed. More details will be shared closer to the event date.
A: No, HLB / HLF will not hold any equity in the impact organizations / startups that participate in this programme.
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