KUCHING: The Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has officially launched the Sarawak SaaS Accelerator (SaSAR), a flagship initiative designed to accelerate the growth of software startups, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers in the state.
The launch was officiated by SDEC Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Sudarnoto Osman, alongside Tim Robinson, Principal of AWS Malaysia, and Wendy Kho, Head of Strategic Initiatives, AWS Malaysia.
The inaugural cohort brought together 23 participants from across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Sabah, Penang, and Sarawak.
Over a three-month period, SaSAR will provide participants with technical mentorship, cloud enablement, business development guidance, market access support, and investment readiness training.
Sudarnoto said that SaSAR offers a focused pathway for software-driven companies to grow and compete at scale.
“Our goal is to help these companies move beyond product development, scale their user base, generate sustainable revenue, expand into new markets, and become investment-ready,” he said.
Sudarnoto added that SaSAR complements SDEC’s existing Digital Village Accelerator (DiVA) and supports the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint.
“Through SaSAR, we aim to nurture homegrown software solutions that can compete globally and contribute meaningfully to Sarawak’s digital economy,” he said.
The programme is delivered in collaboration with AWS Malaysia as Supporting Partner, providing cloud infrastructure and technical enablement, and NEXEA Ventures as Accelerator Partner, leading mentorship, market validation, and venture readiness efforts.
The accelerator is expected to strengthen SME digital adoption, enhance Sarawak’s digital competitiveness, and contribute to the broader growth of Malaysia’s technology ecosystem.
