Why IMN?
Research and Development
Encourage new research in entrepreneurship and small business development.
Expose local researchers, policy makers and practitioners to cutting edge research trends at international level.
Improve knowledge, techniques & skills relevant to entrepreneurship & small business development.
Exchange of knowledge to develop an improved understanding of entrepreneurship.
Platform for forging new approaches & collaborative models to drive entrepreneurship & small business.
Provide a learning platform to students & new entrants into business development by exposing them to leading thinkers & practitioners, locally & internationally.
Why IMN?
Network and Influence
Cooperate with the various institutions that are supporting the development of entrepreneurship and small businesses.
Platform for Business Angels and Venture Capitalists to identify and choose suitable candidates to undertake the projects.
Venue for more engagement and match-making between the industry players, the education and research community, and the policy makers.
Organise seminars / conferences / events to promote free exchange of ideas and knowledge in the field.
Advocate the formation and growth of SMEs as a mechanism for economic growth and development.
Platform for players in entrepreneurship and SMEs in Malaysia to meet.
Participate in international conferences / events / other forums to increase awareness of the latest developments on entrepreneurship and small business development.
Liaison with other associations or bodies with similar objectives within Malaysia.
Platform for cooperation and dialogue with other ICSB Chapters.
Proposed Activities For
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Collaborate with Research Institutions on fundamental issues affecting Entrepreneurship & MSMEs.
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Help to enhance Entrepreneurship Education at local universities and institutions.
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Promote IMN and enlarge its community in Malaysia.
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Participate in international conferences to exchange knowledge and experience.
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Engage with relevant Agencies (eg. SMECorp. Malaysia) to explore new approach and models to drive entrepreneurship and MSME’s accelerated development.
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Organise small events (eg. Breakfast Meet) to foster friendship and promote free exchange of ideas
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Organise talk (F2F or zoom) on current useful topics. Eg. MSME Financing, Digitalization.
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Engage with relevant Authorities to discuss pressing issues such as “Ease of Doing Business in Malaysia”.
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Encourage greater engagement between Policy Makers, Researchers, Educators and SME Communities.
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Organise regular dialogues with ICSB Global Networks in Asia and ASEAN.