PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd have selected eight government-linked companies (GLCs) under the Bengkel Inovasi GLC (BIG) programme.
The companies are Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, CelcomDigi Bhd, Edotco Group Sdn Bhd, Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd, Sime Darby Property Bhd, S P Setia Bhd, Tenaga Nasional Bhd and Cenviro Sdn Bhd.
In a release, Cradle stated the GLCs were selected for their innovative technology applications, particularly in digital and AI — showcasing clear potential to improve operational efficiency, support business growth and scale across their respective industries.
They also demonstrated strong partnership models with local and global startups, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of BIG programme.
"Over the next six months, the selected GLCs will collaborate with in-house innovation teams, startups and venture builders through either the Venture Client Track, the Venture Co-Creation Track, or a combination of both. Each will develop a proof-of-concept, culminating in a Demo Day that paves the way for real-world deployment and co-created ventures," the release noted.
Startups interested in collaborating with GLCs are encouraged to submit their interest via BIG’s website at https://big.myopeninnovation.com/
