PETRONAS Welcomes 20 Global Startups To Its FutureTech Corporate Accelerator Programme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- PETRONAS, in collaboration with its corporate partners, has selected 20 high potential startups for the fourth edition of its FutureTech accelerator programme.
The selected startups representing seven countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and the United States, are advancing innovative solutions aligned with the programme's three key themes: Future of Industry and Work, Future of Energy and Future of Chemicals and Materials.
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