HASAN.VC, the venture capital arm of Malaysia-based Ethis Group, has opened applications for Cohort 003 of its high-impact Accelerator Programme, doubling down on its mission to support purpose-driven halal and ethical startups across Southeast Asia.
The HASAN.VC Accelerator is a five-week, fully online programme custom-built for early-stage ventures driving halal and ethical innovation. Selected founders will gain access to up to US$60,000 in pre-seed funding, direct mentorship from seasoned Muslim entrepreneurs and global industry experts, and connections to an active network of over 500 angel investors.
Beyond funding and expert guidance, the accelerator offers a supportive peer community, strategic introductions to potential government co-funding partners, and coveted access to Southeast Asia’s burgeoning halal ecosystem, with a reachable market of 60 million Muslims through HASAN.VC’s extensive network.
The program’s impact is already being felt regionally. The inaugural Cohort 001 welcomed 42 startups; last year’s Cohort 002 brought in 29 more, with 20 companies successfully landing follow-on funding. Notable alumni span industries from biotech to automation and include Qara’a, Synbiozymes, Reyhut Automation, GoBarakah, DashAdd, Xentri, and Fly0.
Each cohort is limited to ten high-potential startups, all of which receive equity-based investment, high-touch mentorship, go-to-market resources, and invaluable networking opportunities. The programme culminates in a Demo Day, where founders pitch their ventures to a curated audience of investors, ecosystem partners, and strategic leaders.
Startups working on halal or ethical products and services, particularly those operating in or targeting Malaysia, Indonesia, or the broader Southeast Asian region, are encouraged to apply. Cohort 003 will admit up to 30 pre-seed and early-stage tech startups, with selected ventures invited for interviews before final acceptance by HASAN.VC’s leadership team.
Applications for Cohort 003 are now open. For details and to apply, visit hasan.vc/accelerator.
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