The 2024 Peninsular Malaysia winners are Aqufish PLT, Reclimate Sdn Bhd, Synbiozymes Sdn Bhd, Plus Vibes (M) Sdn Bhd and Zircochem Resources. Each participant in the program underwent an intensive bootcamp, culminating in the selection of 10 finalists for the final pitch competition. During this phase, entrepreneurs presented their business pitches, showcasing their commitment to refining their ideas through detailed business plans. Ultimately, five winners were chosen from this process.
"I am inspired to see our local entrepreneurs using their skills and digitalisation not only to grow their businesses but also to uplift their communities and enhance employability. Our LiveWIRE program offers a platform for entrepreneurs to connect with the global LiveWIRE network, helping them further develop their businesses and contribute to the nation's socio-economic development," shared Norizah Othman, General Manager of Malaysia Projects at Shell Malaysia Upstream.
The five winning enterprises each received a startup fund of RM10,000.00 from Shell. They will also benefit from a year of business coaching to refine their plans and transform them into successful ventures. Additionally, the winners will gain access to the global LiveWIRE network, enabling them to share insights with entrepreneurs worldwide and potentially participate in the annual Shell Global Top Ten Innovators Awards.
The judges for Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia 2024 Peninsular Malaysia finals were Ezy Zainudin, Territory Manager, Shell Malaysia, Presenna Nambiar, News Editor, New Straits Times and Izzianni Ismail, Manager, Portfolio Management Grant, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd.
Shell LiveWIRE is Shell's flagship enterprise development program, designed to boost local economies worldwide by promoting and supporting entrepreneurship. Launched in Sabah in 2015 and extended to Sarawak in 2016, the program aims to inspire young entrepreneurs to innovate and develop viable business solutions addressing current socio-economic needs. Since 2022, Shell LiveWIRE has also included entrepreneurs from Peninsular Malaysia, further broadening its reach and impact.
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