Workshop leaders on stage
Gear
Every accepted builder gets a Startup Village kit for the week — jersey, carry, hydration, and the basics for five days in Kuching.
Kit manifest
- JerseyRep the village
- BackpackCarry the grind
- BottleStay locked in
- Shampoo and soapFive days is five days
Four prize tracks.
$10,000 USD
Demo Day
$6,000
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honourable mentions. Top builds pitch live — capital and judges in the room.
Sustainability
2×$500
SOCOE-aligned projects with real environmental or community impact. Criteria announced Day 2.
Content Award
10×$100
Standout posts about Kuching and Startup Village Borneo — judged remotely after the event.
Amazing Race
2×$500
Points-weighted stations across Kuching — food, culture, waterfront, and wallet onboarding.
Full breakdown
- 1st place$3,000
- 2nd place$2,000
- 3rd place$1,000
- Honourable mentions (2 × $500)$1,000
- Sustainability track (2 × $500)$1,000
- Content prizes (10 × $100)$1,000
- Amazing Race (2 × $500)$1,000
Thank you to our partners
Anchor partners
Supporting partners
- No Limit Holdings