FOREWARD
WHO WE ARE
Dato Seri Dr SK Devamany
Advisor, INDIA ASEANStartup Summit 2023
Dear Delegates, Partners, and Stakeholders,
I am thrilled as the advisor of INDIA ASEAN STARTUP SUMMIT 2023 to extend my warmest welcome to all participants. This groundbreaking event brings together startup founders, investors, incubators, accelerators, and policymakers from India, Malaysia, and ASEAN countries to collaborate, share knowledge, and foster innovation.
The INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023 is not just a gathering of remarkable minds; it is a catalyst for change. It is an opportunity to ignite ideas, forge partnerships, and shape the future of our startup ecosystem. Together, we have the power to unleash the full potential of entrepreneurship and drive meaningful impact.
As we come together in this transformative summit, I invite each and every one of you to take bold action. Seize this moment to step outside your comfort zone, challenge the status quo, and make a tangible difference. Embrace collaboration, share your insights, and build lasting connections that will propel us towards a vibrant and prosperous future.
Let us empower startups with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive. By leveraging our collective knowledge and expertise, we can create an environment that nurtures innovation, encourages risk-taking, and paves the way for groundbreaking achievements.
The time for action is now. Together, let us shape a new era of entrepreneurship, where ideas flourish, dreams become realities, and startups thrive. The success of this summit lies in our collective commitment to making a lasting impact on the startup landscape.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication and passion. I am confident that the INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023 will be a turning point in our journey towards a brighter future.
Sincerely,
Dato Seri Dr SK Devamany
Advisor, INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023
Lady Puan Sri Datin Seri Dr Susan Cheah
Patron, INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023
Dear Delegates, Partners, and Stakeholders,
As the Patron of DEWI Wealth Accelerator, the main organiser of INDIA ASEAN START UP SUMMIT 2023 I’m delighted to extend my warmest welcome to all delegates, startup founders, investors, incubators, accelerators, and policymakers from India, Malaysia, and ASEAN countries. This is a great platform to integrade, collaborate, share knowledge, and foster unity.
In this two-day summit, scheduled for the 12th and 13th of December 2023 expect to networking opportunities, business essentials, access to capital, leadership insights, entrepreneurial wisdom, skills and talent. As we come together in this innovative and transformative summit, we invite each and every one to work on the 6 key start up Ecosystem; Healthcare & Wellness, Food & Agriculture, Energy & Environment, Digital Innovation, Education and Women Startups.
The words “earning your tomorrow” and “sharing is caring” radiates much love to everybody …. For peace goodwill and harmony. Lifelong learning - there’s no end to improve ourselves every day. Be grateful, be sincere, be trustworthy, be a caring friend and become more sensible to human needs and consolation for better ways to turn around.
Get our big picture right, be positive, be grateful with the blessing divine God has given us the wisdom to deliver and do not abuse on the righteousness in delivery.
We all will earn our tomorrow for a better world. Cheers！
Sincerely
Lady Puan Sri Datin Seri Dr Susan Cheah
Patron, INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023
Datin Malliga Subramaniam
Chair, INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023
Dear Esteemed Delegates / Partners / Stakeholders,
It is with great pleasure we are presenting INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023, an unprecedented event designed to bring together startup founders from India, Malaysia, and other ASEAN countries, investors (VCs, Angel Investors, LPs, Global Investor Platforms) across the globe, incubators and startup accelerators from various countries and policymakers to collaborate, go global, share knowledge, and foster innovation.
As the Chair of the INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023, I am honoured to address you and highlight the significance of this extraordinary summit. This two-day summit, scheduled for the 12th and 13th of December 2023.
By participating in this summit, startups can expect to connect with mentors, strategic advisors, investors, and industry leaders who can offer guidance, funding opportunities, and partnership possibilities. Our event features a dedicated startup pitch session, allowing startup founders to showcase their ideas to potential investors and partners, panel discussions on Capital Mechanism and alternative funding strategies for Startups, Networking Dinner, business matching and announcement of finalist from the pitching session.
We anticipate the participation of approximately 800 to 1000 startups, 50 domestic and international investors, 50 to 100 government officials, and numerous other stakeholders from Malaysia, India, and ASEAN countries.
In conclusion, our objective is to raise awareness about entrepreneurship, provide investment opportunities and alternative funding mechanism, facilitate network expansion, and empower startups to develop funding strategies and close deals. Partners and investors can expect to connect with inspiring leaders, explore investment opportunities, and support the growth of startups in the region.
Let us seize this momentous summit to forge new connections, share knowledge, and pave the way for a vibrant and prosperous startup ecosystem in our region.
Sincerely,
Datin Malliga Subramaniam
Chair, INDIA ASEAN Startup Summit 2023