Cradle (Cradle LIVE! Summit): price, who can join and alternatives
Cradle is the focal point agency for Malaysia's early-stage startup ecosystem, supporting early-stage startups through programmes and initiatives. Its Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026 runs over two days at The Arch Galeries in Kuala Lumpur on 4 and 5 November 2026.
Cradle (Cradle LIVE! Summit) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Early-stage startups and technology entrepreneurs | cradle.com.my |
| Role | Focal point agency for Malaysia's early-stage startup ecosystem | cradle.com.my |
| Track record | Has supported over 1,000 Malaysian technology-based companies | cradle.com.my |
| Where | Sunway Putra Tower, Kuala Lumpur | cradle.com.my |
| Upcoming event | Cradle LIVE! Summit, 4 and 5 November 2026 | live.cradle.com.my |
| Summit speakers | Founders, investors and ecosystem leaders | live.cradle.com.my |
| Last year | Says Startup ASEAN Summit 2025 had 2,337 attendees | live.cradle.com.my |
| Startups | Startups can apply for a booth | live.cradle.com.my |
Who it suits
- Malaysian technology founders looking for early-stage support programmes
- Founders wanting to meet investors and ecosystem leaders at one event
- Startups wanting an exhibition booth
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders wanting an intimate peer group
- Non-tech small business owners
- Anyone wanting a regular meetup
Alternatives to Cradle (Cradle LIVE! Summit)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Salon Kuala Lumpur | Not published (free admission for its October 2026 event) | RSVP on Meetup; demo slots by request in the registration form |
| AISEA | Not published | Register on Luma |
| ASBhive | Not published | Register on Luma; apply to its programmes |
| HERizon | RM 48 for the November 2026 mixer; RM 53 for the August 2026 immersion | Buy a ticket on Luma; some sessions need host approval |
| KL Entrepreneurs | Not published | RSVP on Meetup |
| Malaysia Entrepreneurs Network (Kuala Lumpur) | Pay the venue for your own food and drinks; ordering is required | RSVP on Meetup; open to all; no MLM promoters |
| Malaysian AI Residency (Thursday Show & Tell) | Show & Tell is free; residency terms shared after applying | Apply for the residency; Thursday sessions need host approval |
| Sip & Scale Kuala Lumpur | RM 20 per ticket (May 2026 edition) | RSVP on Luma; organisers review submissions and invite selected attendees |
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Questions about Cradle (Cradle LIVE! Summit)
- What is Cradle?
- The focal point agency for Malaysia's early-stage startup ecosystem, supporting startups through programmes and initiatives.
- When is Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026?
- On 4 and 5 November 2026 at The Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur.
- Can my startup exhibit?
- Yes, the summit page lets startups apply for a booth.
- How many companies has it backed?
- It says it has supported over 1,000 Malaysian technology-based companies.
- Website
- cradle.com.my
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Apply to programmes on its site; buy summit tickets
- Format
- Startup agency programmes plus the two-day Cradle LIVE! Summit
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