Catalyst Venture Academy helps young people aged 10–17 transform ideas into brands, prototypes, financial plans and powerful pitches through weekly digital missions, live Founder Labs, AI-supported tools and real-world founder experiences.
DIGITAL LEARNING. REAL-WORLD BUILDING. LIFELONG FOUNDER SKILLS.
Validated against an actual market problem.
Built with hands-on tools and AI.
Delivered on stage at Demo Day.
Carried far beyond the programme.
Young people are preparing for a future shaped by AI, entrepreneurship and constant change. Yet many still have limited opportunities to solve real problems, understand money, build ideas, and lead with confidence.
Children do not only need to learn more. They need opportunities to build, decide, create and lead.
Help your child develop confidence, creativity, financial literacy, AI skills and entrepreneurial thinking.
Explore Student MembershipsTurn your industry expertise into a meaningful branded learning experience for the next generation.
Become an Industry PartnerShare your business journey, grow your thought leadership and inspire future founders.
Join the Mentor NetworkCatalyst Founder World is a premium subscription-based ecosystem, built around five core elements.
From problem to venture.
Teamwork and pitching.
A lifelong digital record.
Real-world knowledge.
Twice a year in KL.
Focus
Creativity, problem-solving, basic financial literacy, branding, teamwork, communication and responsible AI use.
Outcome
A business idea, a simple brand, a basic prototype and a 60-second pitch.
Focus
Customer research, pricing, marketing, AI tools, business models, branding and market validation.
Outcome
A problem statement, target user profile, brand, prototype, financial model and a three-minute pitch.
Focus
Market research, competitor analysis, unit economics, leadership, sales testing and digital campaigns.
Outcome
A validated venture, MVP, business model, financial plan and a five-minute founder pitch.
Students progress through structured missions, AI-supported tools, facilitator feedback, Founder Squads and real-world founder experiences.
Identify a real problem.
Develop a solution.
Name, identity, story.
Cost, pricing, profit.
Prototype and feedback.
Present to mentors.
You know your child best. Every Catalyst programme builds toward the same outcome: real confidence, a real venture, a real pitch. Pick the starting point that matches how deep they're ready to go.
One year. Two ventures. Four Founder Labs. A lifelong Founder Passport.
Log In to Enrol Your ChildEntry
Not sure yet? A 2-hour, low-commitment way to see if Catalyst is right for your child.
No subscription required
Best for: parents who want their child to try it out first, no strings attached.
Log In to BookCore Annual
The complete 12-month journey most parents choose for their child.
≈ RM324 / month, based on one-time annual payment
or RM380 / month billed monthly, no annual commitment
Best for: parents ready to commit their child to one full founder year, with full visibility via your own dashboard.
Log In to Enrol Your ChildAdvanced
For parents whose child is ready to push further, with closer mentor attention.
Requires active Guided Membership
Best for: parents who've seen their child thrive in Guided Membership and want to invest in the next step.
Log In to ApplyBy Invitation Only
Bespoke, high-touch mentoring — by invitation, for a small circle of families.
Custom roadmap, quoted after selection
Best for: parents of a top-performing founder whom our mentors have personally recommended.
Log In to Request an InvitationFees shown are indicative and may vary by cohort or region. KL Founder Summit participation is optional, with separate participation fees for May and November to be shared closer to each event. First time here? Register your interest as a parent to create an account.
| What's included | Discovery Lab | Guided Membership | Accelerator | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | 2 hours | 12 months | 12 months | By invitation |
| Weekly Founder Missions | — | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Live Founder Labs | — | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Venture projects / year | — | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Mentor group size | Group | Standard | Small | 1:1 circle |
| Dedicated mentor coach | — | — | — | 3 months pre-Nov Summit |
| Founder Passport | Starter entry | Full | Full | Full |
| Parent Dashboard | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| KL Summit access (optional to join; separate participation fees, shared closer to the event for May & Nov) | — | May only | May + Nov, Nov showcase pitch slot | May + Nov, Nov priority pitch slot |
| Pitch coaching | 60-second intro | Guided | Dedicated | One-to-one |
| Certification | — | Annual | Annual | Annual |
Log in to your parent account to enrol your child, apply for the next stage, or check their progress.
A permanent digital record of venture projects, skills, badges, pitch videos, certificates, mentor feedback and founder levels.
A guided tool for the problem statement, customer profile, value proposition, brand, pricing and pitch deck.
Mission completion, attendance, skills developed, coach comments and Summit eligibility.
Catalyst runs two distinct Summits in Kuala Lumpur each year — one to spark the journey, one to prove it.
May
Discover Ideas. Build Boldly. Start the Journey.
An exploratory, low-pressure stage for newer founders to test ideas, meet mentors and find their footing before committing to a full pitch.
November
Showcase Innovation. Pitch with Confidence. Shape the Future.
Open for Global Participant PitchThe flagship, high-stakes stage where ventures are showcased and pitched to mentors, corporate partners and the wider Catalyst community. Open to founders from any Catalyst market worldwide — not just Kuala Lumpur.
Coming soon: a Shark Tank-style investor panel for youth incubator ideas.
Both Summits also include pitch recordings for every participating founder's Passport.
Catalyst helps corporations turn industry expertise into meaningful branded learning experiences for young people and families.
Banking Partner
Budgeting, cost, price, profit and financial decisions.
Technology Partner
Using AI tools responsibly to build a product concept.
E-Commerce Partner
A product listing, customer journey and launch plan.
Logistics Partner
How products move from seller to customer.
Media Partner
An advertisement and campaign idea.
Sustainability Partner
Solutions that benefit communities and the environment.
For individual founders, professionals and business owners.
For SMEs and growing companies.
For established corporations.
For banks, telcos, e-commerce and regional corporations.
Catalyst invites entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate leaders and professionals to share practical business knowledge with the next generation.
Join the Mentor NetworkFounder Lab speakers, student advisers, challenge judges, Summit mentors, venture reviewers and career speakers.
Catalyst is designed as more than an academy — a scalable education-technology ecosystem combining subscription revenue, institutional licensing, corporate partnerships, events, certification and a growing founder network.
A Shark Tank-style investor panel for youth incubator ideas, giving top Elite founders a future stage to pitch directly to real investors at the November Global Founders Summit.
The next Silicon Valley does not have to be somewhere far away. It could begin with a young person who is given the right tools, mentorship and stage today.
Experience
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Recognition & Affiliations
Whether you are a parent, a corporation, a mentor or an investor, there is a place for you in the Catalyst ecosystem.
Speak With the Founder →First cohorts opening soon. Register your interest and we'll send enrolment details as soon as they're confirmed.
