SME BANK PARTNERS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS NORTHWESTERN SWITZERLAND (FHNW) FOR SME BANK SANDBOX SWISS INNOVATION CHALLENGE

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank) has partnered with the School of Business of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) for the SME Bank Sandbox Swiss Innovation Challenge (SSSIC) 2024.

This challenge invites start-ups, SMEs and tertiary students to submit innovative business ideas with significant environmental, social, and economic impact, for an opportunity to receive a total cash prize of RM110,000 as well as the chance to represent Malaysia at the Swiss Innovation Challenge 2024 International Pitch in October 2024. Supported by institutions like the Centre for Entrepreneur Development and Research Sdn. Bhd. (CEDAR), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Putra Business School, and DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia, SSSIC 2024 will offer practical knowledge and skill enhancement through experienced coaches and entrepreneurs.