Alpha Startups™ INNO4HER 2026 Accelerator

About

The Alpha Startups™ INNO4HER 2026 Accelerator is a hybrid program designed to support early-stage and growth-stage startups focused on FemTech and women-led innovations, offering extensive mentorship, resource support, and funding opportunities to help teams validate their products and scale effectively.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Access to funding opportunities and connections with 1337 Ventures and other investment communities.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Over 10 hours of mentorship, including one-on-one and group guidance.
• 🏢 Office Space
• Co-working space provided at select locations.
• 🌐 Resource Support
• Digital and cloud service resources valued at approximately 20,000 MYR, including AWS and Airtable.
• 📈 Market Access
• Opportunities for marketing and business collaboration channels.
• 🎤 Investment Opportunity
• Teams that successfully complete the program will receive priority for investment interviews and comprehensive business planning and funding materials.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups established in Malaysia or targeting the Malaysian market, or with at least one Malaysian co-founder.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Startup teams must consist of 2 to 4 members with a clear focus on addressing women's health or business issues.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Accepting applications from all startup stages, including idea, MVP, and growth stages.
• 💻 Innovation Requirement
• Projects must have a technology or innovation-driven scalable business model.
• 🎓 Language Requirement
• Participants must be at least 18 years old and proficient in English.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend both in-person and virtual sessions throughout the 9-week program.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full commitment required for the duration of the accelerator program.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants must deliver pitches and presentations as part of the program activities.

Target Region

Southeast Asia, specifically targeting the Malaysian market

Target Sector

FemTech and women's health innovation