The Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI), has lined up another interesting week of programmes and activities at the Malaysian Pavilion for the Expo2020 Dubai, this time focusing on the Startup Ecosystem. MOSTI’s agency, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle) will be the host of Week 2 of this international quinquennial event held from 11 – 15 October 2021.

Cradle will facilitate key players of the Malaysian startup ecosystem comprising 30 organisations and startup companies, who will be on hand to share the best of Malaysia’s innovation and technological breakthroughs as well as to promote global collaborations and strategic partnerships.

Among the notable speakers presenting at the Expo are Dr. Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, Deputy Secretary General (Planning and STI Enculturation) of MOSTI; Rafiza Ghazali, Group CEO of Cradle; Cheryl Goh, Founding Chief Marketing Officer of GRAB and Professor Dr. Shuji Nakamura, 2014 Nobel Prize Winner in Physics.

There will be seven memorandum of understandings (MoUs) exchanged during Expo2020 Dubai Week two, estimated to bring a total amount of USD$295 million worth of investment, signalling strengthened relationship between Malaysia and global partners.

Group CEO of Cradle, Rafiza Ghazali said: “Expo2020 Dubai is a chance for people to connect from different corners of the globe, to experience the best of art, culture, science, innovation and invention. This Expo promotes the sharing of knowledge and education, the unveiling of innovations and solutions, discourse on current issues facing mankind, the celebration of cultures of the world, and the conclusion of collaborations in trade and business. Through Expo2020 Dubai, we are looking for global opportunities for the local startup ecosystem. This also amplifies the sustainability agenda, as we need to ensure that we are creating value, impact and wealth in a positive and responsible manner.”