Digital innovation equipment for rural schools
BETONG: The Think & Tinker (T&T) mini laboratory project in schools, especially in rural areas, is seen as a significant and major platform for children to explore and develop their potential in digital innovation. The project, implemented by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), has also helped with the development of the science, technology, engineering […]
Me.reka’s mission to upskill and educate entrepreneurs
KUCHING: Me.reka and Tegas Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) have collaborated to launch the Social Impact Accelerator to lend a helping hand to fellow Malaysians. With a RM35,000 grant, industry knowledge, and a six-month guided mentoring supervised by in-house experts, the programme aims to jumpstart and accelerate Sarawakian-owned enterprises. “The programme comprises a thorough learning experience […]
School leavers invited to join Tegas programme
KUCHING:Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Pelajaran Tertinggi Malaysia (STPM) school leavers are invited to join the Project of Dream Realised (Pro-D E-Ekspo) organised by Tabung Ekonomic Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) on July 31 to August 1. Tegas said that the programme was for those interested in pursuing their studies at public institutions of higher […]
Business accelerator programme open for application
KUCHING: The Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak’s (Tegas) Social Impact Accelerator (SIA) programme second batch is now accepting applications. The programme will run from November 2021 to April 2022 in partnership with Me.reka Maker Space, which is an educational arm of The Biji-biji Initiative. SIA is a six-month programme aiming to accelerate the growth of […]
Tegas delegation visits Kuching Polytechnic
KUCHING: Sarawak Kuching Polytechnic (PKS) received a courtesy call from a Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) delegation, led by its chief operating officer Awangku Merali Pengiran Mohamed, today. The purpose of the courtesy call was to discuss joint ventures in implementing i-Lab. In its press statement, the polytechnic also revealed that 81.09 percent […]
Youth involvement in AI crucial
KUCHING: Sarawak is on track towards digital economy through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development process. Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports cum Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) treasurer Datuk Snowdan Lawan noted that more youths are being involved in the development process which augured well for the state. “I am […]
Sarawak Shell LiveWire 2020 winners get grant
KUCHING: Sarawak Shell and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak (Tegas) recently rewarded the winners of the fifth edition of Sarawak Shell LiveWire 2020. The five Sarawakian winners each received a seed grant of RM6,000 as well as mentoring and coaching support from Shell LiveWire facilitators for the next nine months. The recipients are Moses […]
25 secondary schools picked for innovation bootcamp
KUCHING: Twenty-five secondary schools from Kuching, Serian, Bintulu and Miri have been selected for the EntreCamp programme, organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) Digital Innovation Hub. The schools are Riam Road International School, Pei Min Middle School, Kolej Tunku Datu Tuanku Hj Bujang, SMK St. Joseph, SMK Lutong, SMK Luak, SMK Bandar Bintulu, […]
Applications now open for entrepreneurship mentoring programme
KUCHING: Applications are now open for the inaugural Youth Founder Mentoring Programme (YFMP) organised in line with the Sarawak government’s mission to promote digital innovation and entrepreneurship in the state. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) said the programme, organised by Tegas Digital Innovation Hub, in partnership with FutureLab and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), […]
Tegas to host virtual Demo Day
KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) will host a virtual Demo Day on Feb 27 to showcase the social enterprises which have participated in its six-month Social Impact Accelerator (SIA) programme. The five early-stage social enterprises will be pitching virtually to an audience of diverse stakeholders including potential impact investors, government and funding agencies, […]
