Empowering the Next Generation of Bumiputera Entrepreneurs

Through ILTIZAM for Entrepreneurship, we nurture entrepreneurs via short to midterm programmes that focused on building competencies, strengthen core business fundamentals, enhance technical skills, and support technology adoption. These initiatives are aimed at building sustainable value and preparing entrepreneurs to stay competitive in a fast-evolving business landscape. By equipping them with the right tools, knowledge, and networks, we empower entrepreneurs to grow resilient businesses that create impact for communities and the nation’s economy.

Our Programmes

Catalysing Growth, Building Strong Foundations

ILTIZAM Catalyst is Ekuinas’ structured 12-month intervention programme tailored to support earlystage and small Bumiputera entrepreneurs in building resilient and scalable businesses. Since its inception in 2022, ILTIZAM Catalyst has empowered a total of 57 Bumiputera businesses, focusing on four (4) critical pain points—financial and compliance, branding and digital marketing, technology adoption, and leadership development. The programme provides hands-on mentoring, capacity building, and a six-month monitoring phase to ensure sustained impact. By addressing these foundational areas, ILTIZAM Catalyst empowers entrepreneurs to strengthen their core operations and chart a healthier, more sustainable growth trajectory.

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