Innovation Impact Xchange
Building
ecosystems.
That matter.
Connecting innovation, talent and markets.
Creating global impact, one collaboration at a time.
A trusted partner to build and sustain the iiX platform
Start iiX is Malaysia's premier innovation and capability development partner — bridging corporations, universities, and startups to create high-impact ecosystems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
"Your trusted business ecosystem curator, where excellence, partnership, and sustainability converge to create an impact."
Ecosystem Pillars
Mission & Focus
Develop corporate entrepreneurship, innovation, and education with emphasis on SDGs. Specialise in high-impact capability development for SMEs and corporations to enhance global competitiveness.
Key Roles & Partnership
Trusted partner for building and sustaining the iiX platform. Curator and operator of the Innovation Impact Xchange business ecosystem — linking Malaysian talent with global opportunities.
Ecosystem Builder
Operating as a business exchange hub where corporates and entrepreneurs innovate, create value, and build competitive advantage with lasting, measurable impact.
Three pillars of the iiX ecosystem
Corporate Programs
Specialised programs in Safety (Bomba-authorised), Operational Excellence, and Sustainability. All HRD Corp claimable.
Explore →University Innovation
Bridging academic research and market readiness — empowering universities to turn innovation into viable business assets.
Explore →Startup & SME Development
Accelerating local enterprise growth through structured coaching and access to global innovation ecosystems.
Explore →In-demand training programs & masterclasses
Covering Sustainability, Operational Excellence, and Safety — designed for the real needs of modern Malaysian corporations.
Immediate Implementation
Skills activated from Day 1 — designed for quick, practical workplace application.
HRD Corp Claimable
Registered training provider — fully utilise your HRD Corp levy.
Practical Execution Focus
Fire drills, leadership workshops, sustainability coaching — beyond classroom learning.
Measurable Results & ROI
Tangible outcomes and clear return on investment for every organisation.
Digital tools that power smarter organisations
Beyond training and ecosystem building, Start iiX delivers enterprise-grade software solutions that help organisations learn, grow, and report sustainably.
LearnLayer
Your Own Learning Platform. Built, Hosted, and Managed.
Sell courses to businesses, sell to individuals, or train your own employees — all on a fully branded platform under your domain. Start iiX is the authorised partner for LearnLayer in Malaysia, bringing world-class learning infrastructure with local HRD Corp alignment and support.
Your Brand, Your Domain
Your logo, colours, and domain. Learners see your academy — not a third-party platform.
Live in 2 Weeks
From first call to live platform. No months-long implementation — configured and deployed fast.
AI-Powered Authoring
Turn PDFs into video lessons, auto-generate quizzes, and build courses faster with AI assistance.
Fully Managed
No servers to manage, no updates to install. Hosting, security, scaling — all handled for you.
Adapts to Your Model
B2B client portals, B2C payments with Stripe, or internal HR training — one platform, any model.
Certificates & Compliance
Automated certificate issuance, verification, renewal tracking, and HRD Corp-aligned reporting.
Who It's For
Sell training to corporate clients with admin portals, employee tracking, and branded certificates.
Sell courses directly to individuals with payment integration and a great learner experience.
Employee onboarding, compliance training, and department-level tracking under your brand.
ESG Reporting & Compliance Platform
Our next software offering — an ESG data management and reporting platform to help Malaysian corporations measure, manage, and report their environmental, social, and governance performance. Built for Bursa compliance and investor-grade ESG disclosure.
A curated network of global institutions
Creating an ecosystem dedicated to an inclusive and sustainable future.
HRD Corp
Improving lives through the promotion of lifelong learning and acquisition of future work skills.
UiTM
Central research commercialisation agency fast-tracking the development of technology innovations from ideas to impact.
CEDAR
A subsidiary of SME Bank — specialist centre for research-based entrepreneurship and business resilience development.
Fraunhofer IEM
Envisioning a smart and sustainable world powered by the aspirations of the community. Strategic partner since 2022.
UN ESCAP
Promoting cooperation among 53 member States to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic and social development.
UTM ICC
Catalyst for transforming academic research and intellectual property (IP) into market-ready commercial assets.
start.iiX × Fraunhofer IEM
The collaboration started in 2022 with joint delivery of Masterclasses for digital industry talents. Start iiX acts as Fraunhofer IEM's local partner in Malaysia — bringing world-class programs to the region and expanding course opportunities over time.
Current HRD Corp Registered Courses
Innovation & Transformation Management
Industrial Data Analytics
Secure Software Engineering
More modules being identified for Malaysia expansion…
The MRANTI-iiX X-Celerator (MiX)
Prepares Malaysian startups for market entry into Germany and Europe — powered by Fraunhofer IEM's Build-Measure-Learn methodology and OWL STRATOSFARE's corporate network.
Validation Partners
The people behind start.iiX
Kay Moris
Founder & Managing PartnerConnecting Businesses for Impact
A strategic leader committed to bridging the gap between innovation and opportunity — fostering impactful partnerships and growth in Malaysia's innovation ecosystem.
- Links German corporations' problem statements with Malaysian startups and SMEs for effective Proof of Concept initiatives.
- Guided a local startup to the global stage at the Start.Up! Germany Tour, April 2024.
- Attracted MYR 620.1M in investments to Iskandar Puteri, creating 2,500+ jobs at i2M Ventures.
- HRD Corp Train the Trainer · B.Acc, Univ. of Portsmouth · INSEAD Business Strategy & Financial Performance.
Ibrahim Majid
Partner20+ Years in ICT & Industry Development
Diversified experience in the ICT industry with focus on Business and Industry Development for regional and local markets.
- Project Director, Blockchain Village at Medini — IIB Ventures (Iskandar Investment Berhad subsidiary).
- Founded and led the Johor Digital and Emerging Technology Talent Program (JDETT) with Khazanah Nasional Berhad.
Let's Connect
Ready to enrol your team, explore a partnership, request a software demo, or learn more? Reach out — we'll tailor a session to your needs.