The Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme 2025 Final Demo Day crowned standout startups across its Deep-X and Retail-X tracks, spotlighting innovations from AI and smart city solutions to F&B and retail scale-ups. Hosted by Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), Demo Day brought 24 finalists to the stage from a field of 338 applications, pitching before a judging panel and an audience of investors, corporates and ecosystem leaders.
The event was graced by YB Ng Sze Han, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Investment, Trade & Mobility; Loo Chuan Boon, Chief Operating Officer of Sidec; Mr. Fung Kai Jin, Executive Director of Group Enterprise Banking, Affin Bank Berhad; and Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke, Group CEO of Cradle Fund. Their presence underscored the state’s whole-of-ecosystem commitment—bridging government, finance, and early-stage innovation to help founders move from prototype to product and into regional markets.
Winners (2025):
Selangor Retail Tech Xccelerator Programme (Retail-X) - TOP 6:
● ODC FOOD INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
● HTFU RESTAURANTS SDN BHD
● LAURELS & LEAFZ FLORA SDN BHD
● ALFA CONSORTIUM SDN BHD
● SPECTACLEX (M) SDN BHD
● MOJOMORE (M) SDN BHD
Tiktok Shop Special Award: PCIAB GLOBAL SDN BHD
Selangor Deep Tech Xccelerator Programme (Deep-X) TOP 6:
● CITYSAGE SDN BHD
● DATVERSE SDN BHD
● PIXELENCE SDN BHD
● VIUCOM SDN BHD
● PAIX TECH SDN BHD
● COURTIQ SDN BHD
Cradle Special Award: FLOW STUDIOS
Winners will receive a comprehensive prize package. Deep-X winners take home a trophy, an Innovation Trip to Korea, access to investment opportunities, and cash prizes. Retail-X winners receive a trophy, an Innovation Trip to ByteDance (TikTok Shop) in Shanghai, access to investment opportunities, and cash prizes.
The Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme is built around two parallel tracks; the Selangor Deep Tech Xccelerator (Deep-X) backs ventures in AI, smart mobility, bio-based solutions and net-zero technologies with expert mentorship, technical clinics and investor readiness. The Selangor Retail Tech Xccelerator (Retail-X) supports consumer-facing SMEs and startups in F&B, Home Living, Fashion & Lifestyle, and Health, Beauty & Wellness through go-to-market coaching, brand and channel strategy, and partner access.
“Today’s winners prove that Malaysia can build, brand, and scale from Selangor—whether it’s AI-driven deep tech or fast-growing retail challengers,” said Mr. Yong Kai Ping, CEO of Sidec. “What sets this cohort apart is not only breakthrough ideas, but disciplined execution shaped by our mentors, judged by seasoned operators, and accelerated by partners who open real markets. We’re grateful to everyone who invested time and expertise to turn promising teams into fundable, customer-ready companies.”
Sidec extends its heartfelt appreciation to the mentors whose guidance sharpened each team’s business model and go-to-market strategy; to the judging panel for their rigorous evaluation and feedback; and to programme partners for their steadfast support throughout the cohort.
This year’s Twin Accelerator was organised by Sidec, with AFFIN as Main Sponsor, Cradle as Programme Partner, Plug and Play APAC as Strategic Global Partner, Xendit as Strategic Payment Partner, and TikTok Shop as Strategic E-Commerce Partner, alongside the many ecosystem collaborators who contributed workshops, clinics, office hours and market access opportunities.
The next Selangor Twin Accelerator cohort will open in January 2026. Founders can register interest via Sidec’s official channels.
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