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 Global Entrepreneurship Movement (GEM) is a Malaysian Non-governmental organization that serves as a networking platform for entrepreneurs. It aims to promote interest in entrepreneurship through education and communications and connect people, ideas and venture capitals of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. GEM was launched in March 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia by Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, Secretary general treasury, Ministry of finance of Malaysia. GEM is best known through its programs and initiatives that support startups in Malaysia and the ASEAN region.

History
GEM was declared as an NGO with the Registrar of Society on the 24th February 2016 (PPM-025-14-24022016) and launched on the 7th March 2016. In 2018, GEM has more than 10,000 affiliates, 24 corporates and 15 committee members in industry. Participant and members have one common goal: make Malaysia a reference in launching joint ventures. GEM’s efforts aim to connect entrepreneurs with global investors, business angels and venture capitalists. It propels their innovations and business ideas to a global level.

Programs
GEM manages 5 programs described below.

TENxCLUB
TENxCLUB is an initiative designed to recognize ten high-performing Malaysian startups with at least RM 1 million in revenue at the end of their first year of activity. It is an invitation-only club that enables startups with valuable network (investors, startegic partners, customer base), resources and entrepreneurial support. On November 27, 2017, the first winners were HelloGold, Qu Exchange, Igl Coating, Avana, Gameka and Tripcarte.

Let’s Jam At GEM
Let’s Jam at GEM is a radio program where panel speakers made of industry experts focus on popular topics of innovation and technology growth.

ColossusINNO2017
ColossusINNO2017 is a global entrepreneurship program organized by GEM and its network of partners including the Ministry of Finance of Malaysia and the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre  (MaGIC). This competition, initiated under the “Startup & SME 2017” and the GECommunity2017 aims to encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to develop real-world innovative solutions to bridge gaps and move ASEAN nations closer to First world status. In line with GEM's objectives, finalists of the competition are given a unique networking opportunity at the Global Entrepreneurship Community Summit 2017 (GECommunity Summit 2017). This summit a 2-day international summit gives them the opportunity to learn best practices, discuss challenges and opportunities and share industry knowledge with global industry players. The winner of ColossusINNO2017, Blusense Diagnostics from Danemark, received a cash fund prize of USD 100,000 and an opportunity to be exposed to a variety of government and corporate mentorship, resources and skills to support their original idea.

eFM
eFM is a resource multi-platform online radio for entrepreneurship. It was launched on November 28, 2017 and managed for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. The online radio also features video streaming and podcasts with stories and business insights aimed at reducing the gap in Malaysia’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

GEM magazine
GEM magazine is a media platform with a editorial focus on industries that bring traditional principles and trends in entrepreneurship. It was created in September 2017 to share the insights on disruptive business trends aimed at progressive start-up founders, e-commerce enthusiasts.