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SDG1
NO POVERTY
1.4  Community anti-poverty programmes
1.4.1  Local start-up assistance

Provide assistance in the local community supporting the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses through relevant education or resources (e.g. mentorship programmes, training workshops, access to university facilities).

  • free
  • paid
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Evidence
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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) achieved a milestone when its Entrepreneurship Centre was selected as a strategic partner of the e-Entrepreneur Hub by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), enabling students and local entrepreneurs to access training, advisory services, and guidance in digital entrepreneurship. Additionally, UNIMAS partnered with Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) to implement the Uni-Challenge 2024 Programme, supporting students in developing innovative social entrepreneurship startups with mentorship from industry experts. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurial talent, promote social entrepreneurship in Sarawak, and create positive societal and economic impact.

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Team Borneo Hunter UNIMAS successfully completed their IDCT 2023 project with a Mini Showcase and Digital Marketing session for the Gedong community at Pusat Internet Gedong. Attended by local leaders, community members, and UNIMAS staff, the session supported businesses such as Seri Gedong Songket, Sazumi Kraf, and Mutiara Gedong Enterprise. The program, led by Dr. Auni and organized by the UNIMAS Entrepreneurship Centre (UEC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, aimed to enhance entrepreneurship skills and digital marketing capabilities within the local community.

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