Participants of Startup 54 at TEGAS Digital Village.

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By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Jan 25: Startup54 Kuching concluded today after 54 hours of intensive collaboration, learning, and pitching, with six teams delivering their final presentations to a panel of judges.

The three-day programme brought together aspiring entrepreneurs at Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Digital Village, where participants developed startup ideas through mentorship, teamwork and hands-on sessions aimed at sharpening their business and pitching skills.

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Aspiring entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a panel of judges during Startup 54 at TEGAS Digital Village.

With guidance from coaches and mentors, ideas were tested, refined, and shaped into stronger business models and prototypes. The team of young aspiring entrepreneurs pushed forward with confidence as they delivered their final pitches.

The final day was further highlighted by a visit from a delegation from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Sarawak, led by its rector, Professor Dr Firdaus Abdullah. The delegation also included Dr Nurul Lizzan Kamarudin and Dr Malvern Abdullah.

A participant presenting his idea during Startup 54 at TEGAS Digital Village.

The visit aimed to explore potential collaborations and partnerships, underscoring the growing emphasis on academia-startup collaboration through initiatives supported by TEGAS and Growth Charger.

Startup54 Kuching officially wrapped up after 54 hours, marking the end of the programme and the beginning of the participants’ startup journeys. – DayakDaily