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MIT GSL Malaysia
BACKGROUND
MIT Global Start-up Labs (GSL), formerly known as MIT
AITI (Accelerating IT Innovation) is a multidisciplinary
group of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
that promotes development in emerging regions by
cultivating young technology entrepreneurs. Complete
curriculum materials, software technologies, platforms,
and networks have been developed to enable
undergraduate students to innovate in the area of
information and communication technologies (ICTs).
BACKGROUND (Con’t)
The programme is run within universities and courses are
taught by MIT instructors. The courses focus on mobile
and Internet technologies, and are structured so that the
students are awakened to the commercial possibilities of
the technologies. The MIT GSL Malaysia was successfully
organised by MDeC and the Entrepreneurship Unit,
Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE), hosted by Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in 2014. 35 students from
15 IHLs took part in the 6 weeks training which
commenced on 30 June – 15 August 2014 which resulted
in 5 projects and 3 startups.
BACKGROUND/ STATS
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University
• of
Moratuwa
Indian
Institute of
Technology,
Bombay
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Universitas
Gadjah Mada
University of
the
PhilippinesDiliman
Founded in year 2000
Programs in 15 countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines,
Sri Lanka, India, South Africa, Senegal, Gambia, Nigeria,
Rwanda, Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Peru, Mexico, Columbia)
Over 2000 students instructed
Over 170 MIT instructors participated
Multiple start-ups founded by student
Why Mobile Technology?
A mobile phone is not only a communication device, it also
represents the most accessible computing device to the majority of
humans. Mobile phones are tools that can promote development by
inspiring new business opportunities and increasing efficiencies.
Local entrepreneurs' innovative use of mobile technology is at the
heart of this revolution.
OBJECTIVES
• To create fundable start-ups.
• To cultivate a generation of young technology
entrepreneurs through a structured 6-8 weeks
programme.
• To build capacity and partnerships with partner
universities.
• To create a platform to attract IHL students to ICT
entrepreneurship.
• To inspire technology innovation an application
through direct learning and interaction from the best
brains from MIT.
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
Year
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
1.
Rwanda
Rwanda
Philippines
South
Africa
Malaysia
2.
Kenya
Nigeria
Nigeria
Senegal
Mexico
3.
Ghana
India
Philippines
South Africa
4.
Sri Lanka
Ghana
Mexico
Sri Lanka
5.
Kenya
Columbia
Indonesia
Peru
Sri Lanka
India
…etc
6.
7.
Ghana
8.
Columbia
9.
Sri Lanka
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS STORY
Mark Kaigwa
MIT-AITI Kenya 2007 - one of Forbes 30 under 30!
The AITI-MIT experience for me cemented some
of the fundamental programming skills that have
helped me manage projects, work and lead
teams of technical and non technical people and
improve my consulting knowledge for my clients.
I'm elated at the chance to be part of a great
group of entrepreneurs as listed by Forbes and
to be an AITI alumni doing this is a boon for me
as well. My thanks to my mentors and trainers
who I still stay in touch with and to all who
continue to support the program as it's
developed to create some great minds in the
African technology space.
INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS STORY
Vincent Maraba
AITI Kenya, Summer 2011
• Created app called PesaTracker
• Won the Financial Inclusion Category at Safaricom Appstar
• PesaTracker has received over 200 downloads in less than two
weeks of publishing at Google's Play
Vincent Maraba is studying for his Msc. in Telecommunication
Innovation and Development at Strathmore University, Kenya. He won
the 2012 Safaricom Appstar challenge finance category with his new
innovation, PesaTracker, an Android app that allows users to track,
analyse and backup their M-Pesa transactions. M-Pesa is an award
winning, mobile-phone based money transfer and micro financing
service for Safaricom and Vodacom, the largest mobile network
operator in Kenya and Tanzania. It allows users to deposit, transfer and
withdraw funds via text message.
MALAYSIAN STORY
Mohamed Firdaus Bin Shajahan
International Islamic University Malaysia
Bachelor in Information Technology
[email protected]
016 540 9678
Startup : Serico.my
Lee Chia Chun (Max)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
[email protected]
016-4022146
Startup : RunningBus
Lee Jian Aun
KDU University College
Diploma in Computer Studies
[email protected]
6014-6417808
Startup : LeadAlways Technology
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
Johnson Yeap Chun Sheng
Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Team : RunningBus
MIT GSL Malaysia is the most vibrant entrepreneurship training programme I had
ever joined. It provides an intensive learning curve and an extensive exposure.
Not only the hand-on assignments, but we also had a number of field trips that
allow us to visualise and understand what we are learning. We plan to continue
our efforts after the MIT GSL Program and launch the beta testing in University of
Malaya. UKM and KDU have shown interest towards RunningBus.
Project RunningBus is a mobile application that reduces students’ waiting time
for campus buses by notifying them when a bus is about to reach the bus stop. It
lets you view live coordinates, estimated arrival time and capacity of campus
buses that are installed with a GPS tracker within. Additionally, our clients could
access to our highly customizable big data analytics tools that provide day-to-day
business operation insights.
PARTICIPATING IHLs - 2014
No.
IHL Name
1.
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa
2.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3.
Universiti Malaya
4.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
5.
Universiti Malaysia Perlis
6.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
7.
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
8.
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
9.
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
10.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
PARTICIPATING IHLs - 2014
No.
IHL Name
10.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
11.
Universiti Teknologi MARA
12.
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
13.
KDU University College
14.
Multimedia University
15.
Taylor’s University
MIT GSL MALAYSIA 2014
- LEAD FACILITATORS
No
1.
Name
Qualification
MIT Entrepreneurship Lead – Ellen Chen
She has worked in different capacities across Asia. After
working with senior leadership at McKinsey in Shanghai and
slum housing redevelopment in New Delhi & Taiwan, Ellen
has joined MIT as a graduate student.
2.
MIT Technical Lead – Wesley Graybill
Wesley is a return instructor after leading the Sri Lankan
2012 Technical team. He graduated from MIT with an M.Eng.
in Computer Science and S.B.s in Mathematics and
Computer Science. His graduate work was in the field of
Computational Sustainability.
MIT GSL MALAYSIA 2014
- ASST. FACILITATORS
No
1.
Name
Qualification
MIT Entrepreneurship Assistant – Cole
Houston
Cole is an engineer-designer and a current candidate for
a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Product Design at
MIT.
2.
MIT Technical Assistant – Kayla Meduna
Kayla recently finished her undergraduate degree at MIT
in Computer Science and Engineering and is now
retuning back to MIT for her graduate degree, during her
time at MIT, Kayla has worked as a teaching assistant,
tutor and mentor.
MIT GSL Malaysia 2015
Photo credit : Monash University (Clayton Campus)
GOALS FOR 2015
• To embed the MIT GSL curriculum in the mobile
application development subject offered at selected
universities,
• Exploration of a startup / venture creation subject
based on the MIT GSL programme for host university,
• Entrepreneurship/ IT Lecturers will be invited to
participate in a Train-the-Lecturers (TTL) Workshop to
understand the syllabus taught by MIT GSL Malaysia
team
MIT GSL MALAYSIA 2015
- LEAD FACILITATORS
No. Name
1.
* TBC – Ms. Perihan
AbouZeid (Egypt)
MasterCard Foundation
Fellow 2013 – 2015
Qualification
Perihan is the co-founder of FilmCollectively and Qabila Media Productions, a
media content creator that capitalizes on crowd-sourcing and digital media to
provide clients with cost-effective content that reaches their target audience in the
most engaging and effective way. Qabila bridges the gap between entertainment
and the intellectual need of the target audience, from online videos to mass media
content.
Prior to founding Qabila, Perihan worked with Google, the Canadian Embassy in
Cairo, and Egypt's leading Internet service provider. She founded the first online
supermarket in Egypt and has several years of experience in online marketing and
communications.
Perihan holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the American University
in Cairo. She is currently an MBA candidate at the Sloan School of Management.
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To be advised in early May’15
3.
To be advised in early May’15
DURATION – 6 WEEKS
**The duration of the programme must coincide with the summer holidays
in the USA
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*Half day Saturday classes might be
imposed after Hari Raya Puasa Holidays
to make-up for missed classes
Ramadhan fasting : 18 June – 16 July
Nuzul Al - Quran : 4 July 2015
Hari Raya Aidilfitri : 17 & 18 July 2015
July 2015
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Legend:
Malaysia National Holiday
State Holiday
*Student
Check Out
*Demo Day
& Closing
Ceremony
*Proposed
TTL
PROGRAMME CONTENT
The training content is divided into 2 parts :
• Entrepreneurship Curriculum
• Technical Curriculum
• Currently being revised by MIT GSL Team
Entrepreneurship
Content
Technical
Content
Application Criteria
Photo credit : http://www.kolej.edu.my
STUDENTS CRITERIA –
TECHNICAL TRACK
• Students in this track must have strong software development
skills and object-oriented programming skills.
• Students are required to include the proof of competency e.g.
recommendation letter from the faculty Dean/ Director/ officer
in the university/ institution of relevant position and a
description of the project(s) that have been undertaken and
notable achievement;
• Students are required to clearly state in their resume the
programming language(s) and the proficiency level as below :
Level 1 = Basic knowledge in the language;
Level 2 = Able to code in the language (if required);
Level 3 = Experienced in coding in the language;
Level 4 = Advanced coding skills in the language.
• Students can also include IT/ programming certification(s)
obtained.
STUDENTS CRITERIA –
ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRACK
• For this track, students must have noteworthy entrepreneurial
drive. In order to discern entrepreneurial driven students,
students are required to have distinguished themselves in
competitions, volunteer work, course projects, theses, clubs,
extracurricular activities, etc.
• Students are required to include the proof of competency e.g.
recommendation letter from the faculty Dean/ Director/ officer
in the university/ institution of relevant position and a
description of the project(s) that have been undertaken and
notable achievement;
STUDENTS CRITERIA –
GROUP CATEGORY
• Students who have undergone any ICT / entrepreneurship
competitions and wish to apply as a group can submit their
application as a group of not more than 4 students;
• Include an additional write-up describing the below :
• The competition that they were involved in
• Project undertaken by the team
• Current status of the project
• Noteworthy skills of each individual team member
*Each student has to fill in the application form individually
and include individual resume & individual video pitch
VIDEO PITCH ≤2 MINUTES
Entrepreneurship Track
Students are required to submit a 2-minute video pitch (or less)
and highlight :
• A project the student has worked on (or currently working
on)
• His/ Her role in the project
• What is the biggest problem he/she has encountered in
the project, and
• How did he/she solve the problem
• What is the main reason for joining MIT GSL Malaysia
* The video pitch can be uploaded on www.youtube.com as an ‘unlisted’ file.
* The URL of the video can be stated in the student’s application submission.
VIDEO PITCH ≤2 MINUTES
Technical Track
Students are required to submit a 2-minute video pitch (or less)
and highlight :
• A technical project the student has worked on (or
currently working on)
• His/ Her role in the project
• What is the most difficult technical problem he/ she has
encountered in the project, and
• How did he/ she solve the problem
• What is the main reason for joining MIT GSL Malaysia
* The video pitch can be uploaded on www.youtube.com as an ‘unlisted’ file.
* The URL of the video can be stated in the student’s application submission.
LECTURERS TTL CRITERIA
• Currently lecturing in IT subject / mobile app
subject in university, or supervising mobile app
final year project for undergraduate level
• Passionate/ keen interest in technology
entrepreneurship
• Able to commit attendance for 5 days of MIT GSL
TTL programme
• Recommendation by Dean/ Director/ Vice
Chancellor to participate in the MIT GSL TTL
Programme
STUDENT DELIVERABLES
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Technical Labs Assignments
Entrepreneurship exercises
Group mobile app project
Simplified business plan
Investment Pitch
Project poster, flyer, handouts
Prototype (demonstrable minimum viable product)
Team Details on MIT GSL - Web
• Description of team & logo
• Pitch Deck
• Simplified Business Plan
ITEMS TO SUBMIT
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Video pitch
Resume
Recommendation Letter
Candidate Photo
Submission Deadline : 30 April 2015
Photo credit : https://ringgitplus.com
Candidate Announcement : 30 May 2015
Photo credit : www.apu.edu.my
ENQUIRIES
For further details on the programme, please contact:
En. Muhammad Imran Kunalan Abdullah
Director, Talent Division
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)
2360 Persiaran APEC
63000 Cyberjaya
Selangor.
Email
Tel
Fax
: [email protected]
: 03-8323 7007/ 11
: 03-8323 7001
Thank you
MIT GSL CONTACT
Will Guyster
Programme Manager
MIT GSL
[email protected]
617-253-6764 (tel)
Will Guyster is the manager of the MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL)
program. He is responsible for developing Boot Camp training sessions in
ICT and entrepreneurship and for fostering innovation and ecosystems for
university students and aspiring entrepreneurs across the world and in
conjunction with MIT faculty, students, and institutional partners.
Considered a subject matter expert in emerging market and youth
entrepreneurship by the US State Department, Will has spent the
previous 8 years helping develop ventures in low-income countries, both
at MIT – as Fellowship Program Manager for the Legatum Center for
Development and Entrepreneurship – and while living in Ghana where he
founded an NGO to pioneer new methods in fighting poverty through the
support of socially-responsible, small and medium-sized businesses.
During these 8 years, Will has also been asked to guest lecture at MIT
and elsewhere on topics in international development and regularly judge
global business competitions, affording him the opportunity to have
advised nearly 700 different startups.
In his previous life, Will had worked for the World Bank and Credit
Agricole in New York, and managed a large portfolio of USAID education
grants in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Will received his BA
from Columbia University where he conducted research in areas of
International Political Economy, Political Psychology, and African
Development.
MIT GSL MALAYSIA STEERING
COMMITTEE
No.
Name & Designation
Agency
Email
HP
1.
YBhg. Datin Dr Syahira Hamidon
Ketua, Unit Keusahawanan,
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
(MOE)
MOE
Syahira.hamidon
@moe.gov.my
012-345 8002
2.
Zuraidah Mohamed Said, Unit
Keusahawanan, Kementerian
Pendidikan Malaysia (MOE)
MOE
zuraidah.said@m 016-367 3647
oe.gov.my
3.
Suhaina Liza Samsudin,
Unit Keusahawanan, Kementerian
Pendidikan Malaysia (MOE)
MOE
suhaina.samsudi
[email protected]
4.
En. Muhammad Imran Kunalan
Abdullah, Director, Talent Division,
Multimedia Development Corporation
(MDeC)
MDeC
imrankunalan@m 019-313 3353
dec.com.my
5.
En. Azmar Hisham Mohd Basri,
Manager, Talent Division, Multimedia
Development Corporation (MDeC)
MDeC
[email protected]
m.my
011- 1191 1976
019-268 8857
MIT GSL MALASIA STEERING
COMMITTEE
No.
Name & Designation
Agency
Email
HP
6.
Khairul Mazwan, Senior Executive,
Talent Division, Multimedia
Development Corporation (MDeC)
MDeC
khairulmazwan@
mdec.com.my
013-480 6995
7.
Host University
8.
Host University
9.
Host University