KUALA LUMPUR (March 5): The Selangor Life Sciences Accelerator Programme 2025 concluded with its Demo Day on Tuesday, showcasing the programme’s top 10 startups and presenting potential investment opportunities ranging from RM50,000 to RM250,000 per company.
Launched by Invest Selangor in October 2025 and delivered in partnership with NEXEA, the seven-month programme attracted 168 applications from early-stage and growth companies operating across biotechnology, digital health, agritech, healthcare platforms, advanced materials and sustainability.
Following a competitive screening process, 21 companies were selected to participate in the accelerator, where founders received more than 280 hours of structured mentoring, investor evaluation, scientific validation support and commercialisation coaching to help prepare them for fundraising and expansion.
During Demo Day, participating startups pitched their business models, market opportunities and growth strategies to an audience comprising investors, corporate partners and industry stakeholders.
Selangor state executive councillor for investment, trade and mobility Ng Sze Han said the programme reflects the state’s commitment to strengthening its life sciences ecosystem.
“This Demo Day reflects Selangor’s continued commitment to building a strong and competitive life sciences ecosystem. Through the Selangor Life Sciences Accelerator Programme 2025, we are not only nurturing high-potential companies but also strengthening the commercialisation pipeline that connects innovation to industry, investment and global markets,” he said.
Meanwhile, Invest Selangor chief executive officer Hasan Azhari Idris said the initiative focuses on helping founders build strong fundamentals and investor-ready execution.
“Beyond the programme, selected companies may receive potential investments of up to RM250,000 each through NEXEA and continue receiving support through programmes that connect them to mentors and investors to scale further,” he added.
The top 10 companies from the 2025 cohort are PlusVibes, YSBiotik Sdn Bhd, GreenSHeart Sdn Bhd, Bioloop Sdn Bhd, Materials In Works, Ocean Rich Resources, Microbiome Sdn Bhd, Health Digital Technologies Sdn Bhd (DoctorOnCall), Pixelence Sdn Bhd and Promed Health Ventures Sdn Bhd.
Invest Selangor said the accelerator forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen the state’s innovation ecosystem, alongside initiatives such as the SME–Investor Linkages Programme and the Mid-Tier Development Programme, aimed at supporting local companies to scale and attract investment.
As investment discussions continue following Demo Day, the participating startups are expected to move into the next phase of growth, focusing on fundraising and business expansion.