Innovation Hub Programs

Innovation Hub Programs
iCube Innovation  ·  Sarikei Innovation Center  ·  Betong Digital Innovation Hub
Managed Hubs & Private Innovation Spaces  |  Sarawak, Malaysia  |  2015 - Present
Free Coworking Day Poster
Free Coworking Day  ·  2017 - 2020  ·  Original Initiative

Asia-Pacific Coworking Initiative

In 2017, Malcolm noticed that coworking spaces across Asia-Pacific operated in isolation with no shared visibility or cross-community connection. He created Free Coworking Day: a single coordinated day where spaces would open their doors simultaneously. Starting from zero, he reached out individually to every operator. 90+ spaces across 120 Asia-Pacific locations participated, placing Sarawak on a regional map it had never appeared on before. The initiative ran every first Thursday of the month until COVID-19 made it impossible in 2020.

90+ coworking spaces individually onboarded
120 locations across Asia-Pacific
Every first Thursday of the month, 9am-6pm
Sunset during COVID-19 pause
Initiative Timeline
2017
Launched
2018
Expanded
2019
Peak Reach
2020
Sunset
Impact Metrics
Sarikei Innovation Center
162
Programs Executed
5,374
Total Participants
Impact Metrics
Betong Digital Innovation Hub
79
Programs Executed
1,791
Total Participants
Flagship Program  ·  Sarikei

Sarikei Tech Incubator

Structured founder support program designed end-to-end for aspiring entrepreneurs in Sarikei, covering startup fundamentals, idea validation, mentorship, and ecosystem connections.

Community Innovation  ·  2022

SarikeiGO!

Regional initiative helping SMEs and entrepreneurs shift toward digital-first, innovation-driven business models built around Sarikei's actual community needs.

Women Empowerment  ·  Sarikei  ·  Original Program

Empowerment From Within

Multi-session women's empowerment program covering entrepreneurship, leadership, digital literacy, and financial literacy. Designed end-to-end as one of iCube's original programs built specifically around community needs.

Youth & Digital  ·  Sarikei  ·  Original Program

Digital Story Lab

Mobile content creation and digital storytelling program for youth in Sarawak. Participants learn to produce, edit, and publish digital content using smartphones to build practical communication skills.

Rural Community  ·  Betong

Digital & Entrepreneurial Skills Series

Annual program series for entrepreneurs and SMEs in Betong, a rural town with no prior program infrastructure. Covers digital marketing, productivity tools, and business model development, submitted annually as a formal proposal to the Sarawak State Government.

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