KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia is seeking out entrepreneurs whose ideas will power lives in environmental sustainability, social impact and business innovation.
The company, through Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia initiative, called out all entrepreneurs from Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia to be a part of this initiative that can be a game-changer for budding entrepreneurs.
Established in 2015, Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia engaged with entrepreneurs who are committed towards starting and growing their business ideas.
The programme takes entrepreneurs through a series of workshops that will assist them in generating or enhancing their business ideas, testing their business models and preparing them to be successful business owners.
Towards the end of the programme, participants will partake in a pitching workshop and a competition that aims to provide the necessary skills for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia will run in Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and the Klang Valley.
Five winners from each state will receive seed grants of RM10,000. The winners will then compete at the national level, where five national winners will stand a chance to win an additional RM30,000.
Alongside the grant, the winners will also be provided with mentorship and guidance to kickstart their businesses, from the Shell LiveWIRE Malaysia facilitators for the next three years and stand a chance to be absorbed into Shell's supply chain and a chance to go into partnership with Shell retailers.