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Kickstart your journey as a changemaker with Deloitte-UTP Kickstarter

Turn your ideas into impactful solutions by fostering innovation in socio-economic, education, and environment development

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Are you ready to turn ideas into impact? At Deloitte, we believe that innovation thrives when passionate minds are given the right tools, guidance, and opportunities.

Deloitte in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) are empowering the next generation of changemakers to create solutions that truly make a difference through Deloitte-UTP Kickstarter. This 11-week journey is designed to equip you with entrepreneurial skills and a social impact mindset, preparing you to develop innovative solutions and explore entrepreneurship as a career pathway.

Taking place from 20 September to 29 November 2025, you will go through a structured four-step approach - Theory, Pitching, Application, and Reflection & Showcase, where you will gain both the knowledge and hands-on experience to transform your ideas into sustainable solutions, guided by coaching from Deloitte industry experts and the chance to pitch your idea to Deloitte and UTP leadership.

Here is what you can expect from the programme:

  1. Future-ready skills building
    Build essential skills and mindsets that will empower you to lead with purpose — whether launching your own initiative or stepping into your first professional role.
  2. Develop critical skills
    Build critical skills like communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking to boost your employability and prepare for real-world challenges.
  3. Groundwork for lasting Impact
    Lay the groundwork to drive meaningful change by developing solutions that create lasting social and environmental impact.
  4. Experiential learning
    Step into the shoes of social innovators and tackle real-world community challenges through hands-on projects — while being inspired and challenged by the diverse perspectives of your peers.
  5. Build network
    Nurture life-long relationships with experienced Deloitte’s professionals to gain critical insights from their professional journey.
  6. Future of work
    Discover how the future of work is being shaped by innovation, purpose, and impact — and learn how to navigate change as a socially-driven entrepreneur in a rapidly evolving world.

Basic criteria:

  • Malaysian students who are enrolled in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
  • Ready to fully commit to the entire programme from Theory to Showcase (20 September 2025 to 29 November 2025)
  • Showcases strong learnability, along with strong leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills

Our application process
Take a look at the steps below to understand how to apply for Deloitte-UTP Kickstarter

Submit your application
Apply via our designated application form (click on the Apply Now button). Form yourselves into group of 10 members. You will be required to provide your details, submit your project title, brief description of your business idea, and the community you are targeting to impact.

Selection outcomes
Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email offering a spot in the programme based on the strength, creativity, and feasibility of their idea.

We recommend submitting your application no later than 2 September 2025 to claim your spot.

Join us in developing your entrepreneurial skills and social impact mindset!

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