SCALEX 2026
Join a national cohort of Malaysia’s most promising AgrifoodTech scale-ups
We prepare promising AgrifoodTech innovators transition into venture-backed institutional leaders.
Programme overview
ScaleX is designed as the next stage of ecosystem development — supporting the most promising companies from the GrowMatch and MYCIF cohorts to accelerate growth, strengthen investment readiness, and expand into regional markets.
This programme bridges the critical gap between innovation and investment readiness, positioning Malaysia as a regional leader in agrifoodtech commercialization while directly supporting national food security objectives.
ScaleX targets more mature agrifoodtech companies ready for significant scaling and institutional investment, specifically focusing on Stage 3: Pre-Series A / Series A companies.
3 Showcase Events × 3 Pitching Platforms
ScaleX 2026 delivers a structured, high-intensity programme journey spanning capability building, investor engagement, real-world deployment, and international market access.
Masterclasses, clinic, roundtable, showcases
Advisory, investor follow-up, corporate linkage
State and corporate pilots, commercial adoption
Programme Timeline
Every element is designed to ensure that participating companies emerge as credible, commercially viable, and investor-ready AgriFoodTech champions capable of attracting capital and scaling across ASEAN and beyond.
2 July 2026
Official Programme Launch
ScaleX 2026 kicks off with the national launch event bringing together founders, partners, investors, and government stakeholders.
6-10 July 2026
Masterclass Week
Five intensive masterclass modules delivered across five days by international facilitators covering all critical scale-up capabilities.
13 July 2026
Investor Roundtable
Curated investor engagement session with venture capital firms,
angels, and corporate innovation teams actively seeking agrifoodtech investments. 90-second Elevated Pitch format before active investors.
14 July 2026
Investment Clinic
Exclusive one-to-one investment clinic sessions.
22 July 2026
FDM by SIAL & World Pitch Semi-Finals
National showcase at Malaysia's premier food trade exhibition with
World Pitch Semi-Final competition to select Grand Final contestants.
30 August 2026
MAHA 2026 & World Pitch Grand Final
The ultimate showcase - ScaleX World Pitch Grand Final at MAHA
2026, Malaysia's largest agricultural exposition, with national recognition and ecosystem rewards.
5-6 November 2026
Global AgriFood Innovation
Championship (Singapore)
INNOVATION FOCUS AREAS
The technologies reshaping food systems
ScaleX 2026 is designed for growth-stage founders and innovation-driven companies operating across the full agrifoodtech and food systems spectrum.
Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming
Al-powered crop monitoring, yield optimisation, and resource efficiency solutions.
Food Safety & Traceability
Blockchain, lot, and Al-driven supply chain transparency and food safety platforms.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Resilient crop systems, flood-adaptive farming, and climate risk technologies addressing Malaysia's vulnerability to extreme weather.
Food Waste Reduction & Circular Economy
Technology solutions reducing waste cross the supply chain from farm to fork.
AgriFintech & Market Access
Digital platforms connecting smallholder farmers to capital, markets, and insurance.
Functional Foods & Nutrition Security
Fortified foods, nutraceuticals, and data-driven solutions addressing Malaysia's nutrition gaps and food security priorities.
Post-Harvest Technology & Cold Chain
Innovative storage, logistics, and cold chain solutions reducing post-harvest losses across Malaysia's agrifood supply chain.
Aquaculture & BlueFood Tech
Smart aquaculture systems, fish health monitoring, and sustainable seafood production technologies.
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Ready to scale?
Apply to join the ScaleX 2026 cohort or register interest as an investor, partner or ecosystem stakeholder.