Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator

What Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator does

Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator (CLLA) is a startup accelerator programme operated by Cyberview Sdn Bhd, a private Malaysian government-linked company wholly owned by the Ministry of Finance (Minister of Finance Incorporated). Established in 2014 and headquartered in Cyberjaya, Selangor, the accelerator sits inside Cyberview's broader Living Lab Initiative, which comprises four integrated programmes — Talent, Accelerator, Pilot, and Enterprise — designed to support local startups, SMEs, and smart-city innovators through structured cohorts, mentorship, funding connections, and real-world test environments. Since 2014, the programme has run 19 cohorts and celebrated its 10-year anniversary in January 2025, with supported startups cumulatively securing over US$58.4 million in investments and generating US$185.88 million in revenue. The CEO is Kamarul Abdul Samad.

The underlying technical platform comprises three notable infrastructure assets: a Southeast Asia-first LoRa-powered smart city network commercialized with Atilze Digital in 2016; a 5G OpenLab at RekaScape launched with Digi Telecommunications in September 2019; and access to the broader Cyberjaya tech hub, which spans 453.2 acres of land acquired in 2022. Cyberview also monetizes through a substantial commercial real estate portfolio including CoPlace offices (Buildings 1, 2, 3, 10, 12, 13), CoInnov8 and TinkerScape co-working spaces, RekaScape event and retail facilities, CoSpace soft-landing zones, MarketScape retail, and EventScape/IdeaScape event venues. Pricing for these spaces is publicly disclosed (e.g., TinkerScape desks from RM229/month, CoInnov8 hot desks from RM299/month, RekaScape event space at RM1,500/half-day, retail at RM3-4 per square foot).

Customer segments are organised across four groups: startups and SMEs (primary, served via cohort acceleration), smart-city innovators in IoT/5G/fintech/healthtech/robotics (primary, served via Living Lab testbed), government and institutional partners such as MDEC, MDV, TalentCorp, MaGIC, and Futurise (secondary), and technology tenants occupying commercial spaces (secondary). Go-to-market is event-driven via semi-annual Demo Days complemented by direct programme applications, university referrals (e.g., MMU, Limkokwing), and ecosystem partner channels. The company is ISO 37001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certified and holds the registered Cyberview Living Lab® trademark.

Name

Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator

Legal name

Cyberview Sdn Bhd

Website

https://cyberview.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator is a Malaysian government-linked startup accelerator operated by Ministry of Finance-owned Cyberview Sdn Bhd in Cyberjaya, running cohort programmes since 2014 alongside commercial co-working, office, and event spaces within a designated technology hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Accelerator and Technology Hub Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lab & Science Virtual Labs (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) (EDAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Startup accelerator
• Living lab programs
• Smart city development
• Co-working spaces
• Technology hub management

Headquarters

HQ city

Cyberjaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Development and Management Fees: As a Ministry of Finance (Inc.) company, Cyberview derives revenue from its role as Technology Hub Developer of Cyberjaya, managing tech hub development, city management, and industry development initiatives
2. Commercial Real Estate Rental: Rental income from office spaces (CoPlace), co-working spaces (TinkerScape, CoInnov8), event spaces (IdeaScape, EventScape), retail spaces (MarketScape, RekaScape), and land leasing in Cyberjaya
3. Startup Investment Returns: Startups supported since 2014 have secured over US$58.4 million in investments and generated US$185.88 million in revenue, indicating potential equity or co-investment returns to the program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator operates a cohort-based startup acceleration programme under the Living Lab Initiative, supporting startups and SMEs with mentorship, funding connections, and pilot deployment opportunities within Cyberjaya's real-world smart city testing environment. Beyond the accelerator programme, the company also leases commercial spaces including offices, co-working facilities, event venues, and retail units, serving as both an innovation platform and a technology hub landlord.

Product overview

Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator (CLLA) is a startup accelerator program operated by Cyberview Sdn Bhd, a Ministry of Finance company designated as the Technology Hub Developer of Cyberjaya, Malaysia. The Living Lab Initiative encompasses four key programs: Talent, Accelerator, Pilot, and Enterprise. The accelerator programme has supported startups since 2014, achieving over US$58.4 million in investments and US$185.88 million in revenue. The company also operates commercial real estate and co-working spaces including CoInnov8, TinkerScape, CoPlace offices, RekaScape event/retail facilities, CoSpace soft-landing zones, MarketScape, EventScape, and IdeaScape. Infrastructure projects include Cyberjaya City Centre and Hospital Cyberjaya.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator Programme A cohort-based startup accelerator programme providing mentorship, funding connections, and pilot deployment opportunities within Cyberjaya's Living Lab environment. The programme has supported startups since 2014 across 19 cohorts, with supported startups collectively securing over US$58.4 million in investments and generating US$185.88 million in revenue.
• RekaScape Event and retail space facility at the heart of Cyberjaya, accommodating events for up to 100 people. Includes free WiFi, basic PA system, tables and chairs, air-conditioning, disabled-friendly facilities, and free parking, with half-day rentals at RM1,500.
• CoInnov8 Co-working and collaborative space in Cyberjaya for like-minded creators and startups, located near MaGIC and Futurise Center. Offers full-suite facilities including gym, boardroom, and pantry, with hot desking starting from RM299 per month.
• TinkerScape Collaboration space for innovators and creators in Cyberjaya with desk rental from RM229 monthly. Includes free 1Gbps WiFi access, fully air-conditioned facilities, all-in-one business printer, free parking, 24-hour security, and mail collection.
• CoPlace

Quantifiable outcome

• Startups supported since 2014 have secured over US$58.4 million in investments and generated US$185.88 million in revenue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Worldwide HoldingsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2023Exploration of a floating solar power plant in Cyberjaya as part of Cyberview's sustainability and ESG initiatives to develop green, low-carbon smart city infrastructure.
• REISB (Roda Emas Sdn Bhd)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023MoU to develop a Smart Mobility Ecosystem in Cyberjaya, focusing on innovative transportation solutions to support the smart city framework.
• MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint hosting of Malaysia's first LoRa Hackathon in Cyberjaya, promoting IoT innovation and developing the LoRa-enabled smart city ecosystem in Southeast Asia.
• Les' CopaqueminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Exploration of potential to develop an Upin & Ipin theme park in Cyberjaya, combining entertainment and technology to drive tourism and creative industry development in the region.
• TalentCorpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021MoU to accelerate talent development and futureproof the nation's workforce. Collaboration focuses on skilling and reskilling initiatives for Cyberjaya's tech ecosystem, aligning with Malaysia's digital economy goals and the MyDigital initiative.
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accelerating innovation between Malaysia and Japan by facilitating cross-border collaboration, investment, and technology transfer between startups and companies in both countries.
• Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration to establish an agile and conducive regulatory environment for digital economy development, facilitating implementation of MyDigital regulations for businesses in Cyberjaya.
• Academy of Sciences MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021MoU to promote economic opportunities for industries through science and technology collaboration, supporting innovation commercialization in Malaysia.
• UN-Habitat and FIABCIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Joint release of the Cyberjaya City Monitoring and Analysis Report, providing data-driven insights for urban development and smart city planning in Cyberjaya.
• Multimedia University (MMU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2019Collaboration to retain digital-led talent in Cyberjaya, ensuring that graduates and skilled professionals remain in the ecosystem to support the technology hub's growth and innovation activities.
• Digi Telecommunications Sdn BhdcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 September 2019Partnership to open the 5G OpenLab at RekaScape in Cyberjaya. The collaborative facility enables testing and development of 5G applications and innovations, supporting Malaysia's 5G agenda and providing startups with access to next-generation connectivity infrastructure.
• Atilze DigitalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2016Partnership to commercialize LoRa network in Cyberjaya, making it Southeast Asia's first LoRa-powered smart city. Atilze Digital provided the IoT connectivity infrastructure enabling smart city applications.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MaGIC (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre): Malaysia's flagship government-backed startup ecosystem builder and accelerator, co-located at RekaScape in Cyberjaya. Directly comparable as a public-sector innovation program targeting Malaysian founders and SMEs with similar accelerator, talent, and pilot programs.
• Cradle Fund: Malaysian government-linked early-stage fund and accelerator under the Ministry of Finance. Provides matching grants and acceleration to Malaysian startups, directly competing for the same founder pipeline as Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator.
• MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation): Statutory body under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia driving Malaysia's digital economy. Comparable as a state-affiliated entity promoting tech innovation, hosting programs like the LoRa Hackathon jointly with Cyberview.
• Futurise Centre: Cyberjaya-based innovation center focused on regulatory sandboxing and pilot deployment, co-located with Cyberview at RekaScape. Directly comparable as a complementary Malaysian public-sector innovation platform serving startups and corporates.
• 1337 Ventures: Malaysian early-stage venture builder and accelerator operating programs such as the Alpha Startups program. Comparable as a Malaysia-focused accelerator targeting similar founder segments with cohort-based acceleration and Demo Day outcomes.
• MDV (Malaysian Debt Ventures): Malaysian government-linked technology financier providing debt and venture financing to startups and tech companies. Comparable as a state-backed capital provider that partners with Cyberview to fund accelerator portfolio companies.
• Penjana Kapital: Malaysian government-linked fund-of-funds investing in VC and accelerator programs. Comparable as a state-affiliated capital allocator targeting the Malaysian startup ecosystem with similar policy-aligned objectives.

Broad incumbents

• Startupbootcamp: Global accelerator network operating multiple vertical programs worldwide. Comparable as a cohort-based accelerator with Demo Day format, but operates at greater scale and across more geographies than Cyberview's single-market focus.
• Techstars: Global accelerator running 50+ programs annually across multiple continents. Comparable accelerator model with mentorship-driven cohorts and Demo Day investor events, but at much larger scale and with equity-driven program economics.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global innovation platform operating accelerator programs, corporate innovation partnerships, and a venture arm. Comparable as an ecosystem builder combining accelerator programs with corporate partnerships and smart city/IoT focus areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments52 records

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