UM Innovations Sdn. Bhd. (UMI), a subsidiary of Universiti Malaya (UM), has partnered with pitchIN, a digital fundraising platform, to support startups originating from UM research. The partnership will enable startups to raise funds via pitchIN's platform and receive guidance throughout their fundraising journey.
By Digital News Asia December 18, 2024Agreement introduces the Fundraising Accelerator to support UMI startups
In a joint statement, the parties announced that this collaboration enables startups to raise funds via the pitchIN platform, while receiving guidance throughout their fundraising journey. To harness the wealth of innovations and intellectual assets being generated, UMI is uniquely positioned to support startups by providing them with valuable opportunities. Through this partnership agreement with pitchIN, UMI can now not only secure funding but also engage the public in supporting these ventures through crowdfunding. This partnership opens new avenues for UMI spinoffs to thrive and fosters a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Sam Shafie, CEO of pitchIN, said,"We are pleased to partner with UMI to support the development of startups arising from its research. We see this collaboration expanding access to alternative financing for UMI startups and aiding in the commercialisation of existing intellectual assets."
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