Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle) is Malaysia’s key agency supporting early-stage startups, established in 2003 under the Ministry of Finance and now managed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). With over 1,000 local tech startups funded and the highest commercialisation rate among government grants, Cradle also offers equity investment through Cradle Seed Ventures. Its grant programs, including CIP SPARK and CIP SPRINT, support startups from ideation to market launch.

As the appointed focal point for the national startup ecosystem, Cradle leads initiatives such as MYStartup and the Angel Tax Incentive to fuel innovation and growth. Beyond funding, Cradle provides entrepreneurs with commercialization support, mentorship, and market access—empowering high-potential startups to scale and thrive globally.

E3 Global is an entrepreneurship innovation company dedicated to nurturing startups and SMEs across Asia through tailored support, strategic incubation, and growth acceleration. With over 19 years of experience and a network of 8,000+ entrepreneurs, E3 empowers founders at every stage—from early ideation to market expansion—through mentorship, training, and access to business, market, and funding resources.

At the heart of E3’s ecosystem is the Global Entrepreneurs Acceleration Network, a robust international network active in 30+ countries, including China, Korea, Australia, and the U.S. E3’s mission is clear: to create 10 million successful entrepreneurs through collaboration, innovation, and effectual thinking—backed by a proven 95% incubation success rate and a commitment to hands-on, founder-first support.