Selangor Twin Accelerator Crowns Top Startups From Deep-X And Retail-X Tracks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme has crowned the top startups from its two main tracks — Deep-X and Retail-X — at the programme’s final demo day here today.

Organised by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), the event marked the culmination of the programme, with 24 finalists shortlisted from 338 applications presenting their projects before a panel of judges, investors, corporates, and technology ecosystem leaders.

For the Retail-X track, six companies were named as key recipients: ODC Food Industries Sdn Bhd, HTFU Restaurants Sdn Bhd, Laurels & Leafz Flora Sdn Bhd, Alfa Consortium Sdn Bhd, Spectaclex (M) Sdn Bhd, and Mojomore (M) Sdn Bhd, while a special award from TikTok Shop was presented to PCIAB Global Sdn Bhd.

Meanwhile, winners from the Deep-X track included Citysage Sdn Bhd, Datverse Sdn Bhd, Pixelence Sdn Bhd, Viucom Sdn Bhd, Paix Tech Sdn Bhd, and Courtiq Sdn Bhd, with Flow Studios receiving a special award from Cradle.

Deep-X winners received trophies, an innovation trip to South Korea, investment opportunities, and cash rewards. Retail-X winners will go on an innovation visit to ByteDance (TikTok Shop) in Shanghai, in addition to gaining access to funding and cash incentives.

Sidec chief executive officer Yong Kai Ping said the winners’ success proves that Malaysia is capable of building brands and scaling from Selangor, whether in deep technology or high-impact retail innovation.

“This cohort’s uniqueness lies not just in breakthrough ideas, but in disciplined execution, shaped by mentors, evaluated by experienced practitioners, and accelerated by partners who open access to real markets,” he said.

The Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme features two core tracks: Deep-X, which supports startups in artificial intelligence (AI), smart mobility, and green technology; and Retail-X, which empowers small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in food and beverage, lifestyle, and health and wellness sectors.

Affin Group was the main sponsor for this year’s programme, Cradle as a programme partner, Plug and Play APAC as the global strategic partner, Xendit as the payment strategic partner, and TikTok Shop as the e-commerce strategic partner.

Sidec also announced that registration for the next cohort will open in January 2026 via its official channels.

-- BERNAMA