We Are Shaking Up the Food System &
Power For Impact
A Distinct Identity
At Impact Circle, we believe in the potential of every innovator, every idea, and every community we serve. Our purpose is clear — to catalyse meaningful, lasting change across the agrifood ecosystem.
Since our inception, we have been guided by three core principles: connection, empowerment, and impact. We bring together founders, investors, corporates, and policymakers to unlock opportunities, accelerate growth, and translate innovation into real-world outcomes.
Backed by a deeply experienced and purpose-driven team, Impact Circle supports ventures across all stages — from emerging startups to scaling enterprises — not just with strategy, but with access to capital, partnerships, and pathways to deployment. Our work goes beyond advisory; we focus on enabling tangible progress, where innovation is implemented, businesses grow, and impact is realised on the ground.
We were founded on a simple belief: that real change happens when action follows intention. Today, that belief continues to drive us — as we build platforms, mobilise ecosystems, and create opportunities that deliver measurable economic, social, and environmental outcomes.
While there is always more to be done, we are proud of the difference being made — not only reflected in milestones and metrics, but in the lives touched, communities strengthened, and solutions brought to life.
This is the Impact Circle difference.
🌾 Malaysia is stepping forward to strengthen the future of agrifood innovation, investment, and real-world deployment.
We are proud to introduce ScaleX — Malaysia’s National AgriFoodTech Scale-Up Platform, officially endorsed by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security (KPKM) as Programme Endorser and National Policy Anchor and supported by Securities Commission Malaysia.
SCALEX is designed to bridge one of the biggest challenges within the agrifoodtech ecosystem today — connecting innovation, investment, and on-ground implementation. The platform aims to support high-potential agrifoodtech companies through strategic ecosystem coordination, investor engagement, capability strengthening, market access opportunities, and scalable deployment pathways across Malaysia and the wider region.
At the heart of SCALEX is the belief that meaningful transformation within food systems requires more than innovation alone. It requires strong partnerships, coordinated ecosystems, strategic investments, policy alignment, and real-world deployment opportunities.
We are currently welcoming conversations with:
🤝 Investors & Venture Partners 🤝 Corporates & Industry Leaders
🤝 Strategic Ecosystem Partners 🤝 Government & Institutional Stakeholders
🤝 Technology & Innovation Partners 🤝 Deployment & Living Lab Collaborators
If you are interested to explore strategic partnerships, collaboration opportunities, ecosystem participation, investment pathways, or deployment partnerships within SCALEX, we would be delighted to connect.
📩 Please get in touch with us to explore potential collaboration opportunities. -> connect@myimpactcircle.org
🌟 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🌟
Impact Circle is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the Food Systems Impact Change Maker Award 2026 — a recognition honouring individuals, startups, organisations, researchers, ecosystem leaders, and innovators creating meaningful impact and transformative change across the food systems landscape.
As food systems continue to evolve globally, the need for bold leadership, sustainable innovation, resilient technologies, and purpose-driven solutions has never been more important. This award celebrates changemakers who are driving positive transformation in the way we produce, distribute, consume, and reimagine food systems for the future.
The award recognises contributions across areas including:
🌱 AgriFoodTech Innovation
🌍 Sustainability & Climate Action
🧬 Future Food & Biotechnology
🥗 Nutrition, Wellness & Functional Food
🤖 AI, Robotics & Emerging Technologies
♻ Circular Economy & Food Waste Solutions
🚜 Smart Farming & Food Security
🤝 Community Impact & Inclusive Food Systems
🏆 Award recipients will receive:
✔ Regional recognition and visibility
✔ Industry and ecosystem exposure
✔ Opportunities for strategic collaborations
✔ Recognition amongst ecosystem leaders and stakeholders
📣 Nomination submissions are now open.
⏳ Nomination deadline: 20 June 2026
🔗 Submit your nomination here: https://www.myimpactcircle.org/changemakeraward
📣 Applications are now officially open.
🔗 Apply here: https://www.myimpactcircle.org/thespark
⏳Submission deadline: 20 June 2026
⚡ THE SPARK IS BACK ⚡
We are excited to announce that THE SPARK 2026 returns once again, continuing its role in spotlighting breakthrough innovations and emerging solutions shaping the future of food, agriculture, sustainability, wellness, and technology across Asia.
Now running consecutively for four years, THE SPARK continues to bring together innovators, startups, researchers, ecosystem leaders, investors, corporates, and changemakers driving the next generation of agrifood and future food innovation.
Powered by Impact Circle, supported by Comexposium Asia Pacific. Naked Innovations and Innovate 360, in conjunction with Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2026.
This year, THE SPARK 2026 opens its stage once again to innovators, startups, founders, researchers, and technology disruptors from across Asia driving solutions in:
🌱 AgriFoodTech
🍃 Sustainability & Climate Solutions
🧬 Future Food & Biotech
🤖 AI, Robotics & DeepTech
🥗 Wellness, Nutrition & Functional Food
🌍 Food Security & Circular Economy
Participants will have the opportunity to pitch before a distinguished panel of judges comprising ecosystem leaders, investors, industry experts, corporates, and strategic stakeholders from across the region.
🏆 Three Recognition Awards will be presented during THE SPARK 2026 to honour outstanding innovations and impactful solutions shaping the future of food and agriculture.
Selected innovators will also gain:
✔ Regional ecosystem visibility
✔ Exposure to investors and strategic partners
✔ Industry recognition and networking opportunities
✔ Potential collaboration and market access opportunities across Asia
INTERNATIONAL WELLNESS EXPO 2026 - Future Food, Wellness & Biotech Pavilion
What an incredible and meaningful few days at the International Wellness Expo 2026 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
We were truly proud to bring together 22 amazing innovators and companies showcased their innovations and solutions under the Future Food, Wellness & Biotech Pavilion powered by Impact Circle. The pavilion showcased a powerful convergence of innovation — from future food solutions, functional nutrition, wellness innovations, health-focused products, sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and breakthrough ideas that are collectively shaping the future of food, health, and wellness for Malaysia and the region. More importantly, it was inspiring to witness founders, innovators, ecosystem partners, government agencies, corporates, investors, researchers, and visitors coming together on one common platform with a shared vision — to build a healthier, safer, more sustainable, and innovation-driven future for all. To all 22 innovators and participating companies — thank you for believing in the vision and for showcasing your passion, commitment, and innovation so boldly at the expo. Every one of you brought something unique, meaningful, and inspiring to the platform. Being featured and standing at the forefront of this pavilion is a recognition of the important work you are doing to shape the future of food, wellness, health, and biotechnology. Your innovations, perseverance, and courage to build solutions for the future truly deserve the spotlight. A special thank you as well to YBrs. Ts. Zailina binti Abdul Majid, Deputy Director-General of Health (Food Safety and Quality), Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), together with her able officers from MOH, for visiting the pavilion and engaging with our innovators during the expo. Big thanks too to Datin Dorph Peng of Green Wellness for her trust and confidence. At Impact Circle, we remain committed to building stronger innovation ecosystems, meaningful collaborations, and real implementation pathways that can help shape the future of food, health, wellness, and sustainability in Malaysia and beyond.
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🌱 30+ AgriFoodTech Change Makers Take the Stage at Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) 2025! 🌏✨
We’re excited to announce the 32 pioneering companies joining the AgriFoodTech Change Makers Pavilion at the upcoming AgriFoodTech Expo Asia (AFTEA) — happening 4–6 November 2025 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore! 🇸🇬
Now in its 4th year, Impact Circle MY continues its proud partnership with Constellar to spotlight innovators transforming the future of food, agriculture, and sustainability.
This year’s Pavilion is presented in collaboration with @SPACE-F (Thailand), Innovate 360 (Singapore), and @Haoshi Accelerator (Taiwan) — a powerful regional alliance driving cross-border innovation and investment across Asia’s AgriFoodTech ecosystem. 🌾🤝
🔥 Taking centre stage once again is the AgriFoodTech World Championship, following its remarkable success last year. Made possible through a strategic partnership with A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research and a Grand Winner Prize of SGD 30,000 sponsored by Google, this year’s Championship will see 42 semi-finalists compete for a coveted place in the Top 10 Finals. 💡🏆
👉 Meet the 32 AgriFoodTech Change Makers below — visionary change makers from across the globe shaping a sustainable, nutritious, and resilient food future for all. 💚
SK01 Deeplant, Inc. Inc
SK02 Pacton Technologies Sdn Bhd
SK03 Novelgen
SK04 BeNatureBioLab
SK05 NEX EcoVentures Sdn. Bhd.
SK06 YHL Aquatic Sdn Bhd
SK07 MInD Mechatronic Intelligent Design Sdn Bhd
SK08 NAFI MALAYSIA SDN BHD
SK09 MadeSweetly
SK10 LOCOL THAILAND
SK11 Alcheme Bio
SK12 Neramit Foodtech Co.
SK13 N&E Innovations Pte Ltd
SK14 MAMAY Technologies Ltd.
SK15 Tydra Labs
SK16 MindoFoods
SK17 Yi Xing Yuan
SK18 Space F Corp
SK19 Enable Earth
SK20 AyanaBio
SK21 Wonder Greener
SK22 Giant Bio
SK23 Good Food Everyday
SK24 ID Water
SK25 Insectyumz - Insect Food Pte Ltd
SK26 Snap Robotics
SK27 Blue Elysium
SK28 InvestHK
SK29 HILLKOFF
SK30 Tiga Milk
SK31 PT DMC INDONESIA FOOD
SK32 EYO
🏆 Congratulations to the Winners of the Agri-Food Tech World Championship 2025!
After two inspiring days of pitches, talks, and panels at Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) 2025, the Agri-Food Tech World Championship has crowned this year’s champions – visionary startups redefining how we grow, produce, and consume food sustainably.
🌱 Grand Champion: LOCOL THAILAND
🥈 First Runner-Up: Ayana Bio
🏅 Subsidiary Award Winners
💡 Most Innovative Solution: Alcheme Bio
🌿 Sustainability Champion: Wonder Greener
🤖 Best Technology Integration: ReaGenics
💛 Best Social Impact: Maia Farms
🚀 Market Readiness Award: Pacton Technologies Sdn Bhd
🇲🇾 Malaysia Shines at the AgriFoodTech World Championship 2025! 🌏✨
Proud to share that five Malaysian AgriFoodTech Change Makers made it to the Semi-Finals of the AgriFoodTech World Championship 2025 — a powerful testament to the innovation, resilience, and global competitiveness of Malaysia’s emerging founders and food-system disruptors.
These five Change Makers are also Securities Commission Malaysia’s GrowMatch selected companies - a catalytic capital-matching initiative connecting high-potential ventures with investors:
YHL Aquatic
MInD Mechatronic Intelligent Design Sdn Bhd
NAFI MALAYSIA SDN BHD
NEX EcoVentures Sdn. Bhd.
Pacton Technologies Sdn Bhd
And an even bigger congratulations 🥳 to Pacton Technologies Sdn Bhd, led by the visionary Faisal Shadli Arshad, for advancing into the Top 10 Finals and winning the prestigious “Market Readiness Award” ! 🏆🔥 This is a remarkable achievement on one of the world’s most respected AgriFoodTech stages.
For Malaysian AgriFoodTech ventures, being on this global stage signals that our innovators are ready to compete, collaborate, and lead in transforming the region’s food ecosystems.
At Impact Circle MY, we are committed to building bridges and powering impact. Our mission is to connect Malaysian and regional founders to global investment networks, strengthen cross-border partnerships, and bring our AgriFoodTech innovations into international markets.
Through our platforms — including the AgriFoodTech Change Makers Pavilion, Impact Ventures Network, and collaborations with global accelerators and innovation partners — we aim to create real pathways for funding, commercialisation, and expansion.
Huge congratulations again to Pacton Technologies, and to all five Malaysian semi-finalists who represented our nation with excellence. 🇲🇾💛
…. Malaysia has so much more to offer the world.
💚 A Powerful Start to the Future Food–AgTech Festival 2025 at 1 Utama Shopping Centre ! 🌍✨
What an incredible opening day! We were deeply honoured by the presence of YBhg. Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Secretary General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), who officiated the opening of the Future Food–AgTech Festival 2025 (FFF2025) together with YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim, Organising Chairman of the Future Food-AgTech Festival 2025 and Senior Advisor of Impact Circle MY and shared powerful insights on Malaysia’s evolving food industry landscape.
Datuk Seri Isham highlighted the reality of Malaysia’s food trade balance, where we continue to import large volumes of raw ingredients for manufacturing, while exporting significant amounts of finished food products. His message was clear — Malaysia holds strong potential to strengthen upstream production and value creation within our own borders.
He made a heartfelt call for young people to come forward and be part of this transformation journey, expressing how encouraged and inspired he was to see so many young innovators and entrepreneurs at the Festival — each presenting creative, locally developed food innovations that reflect Malaysia’s talent and ingenuity.
Datuk Seri also underscored the important role of FAMA as a platform for market access and visibility, urging youth entrepreneurs to collaborate closely with FAMA to gain exposure and scale their products nationally. His sharing was both practical and uplifting.
💫 The morning also celebrated our Food Systems Hero Awards 2025, honouring visionary individuals and organisations whose leadership and perseverance are driving real impact across the food ecosystem. Each hero’s journey is a testament that innovation with heart can truly change the world. 🌱
🌟This year’s Food Systems Heroes are:
1) Jason Ng Chin Aik
2) Tan Beng Wah
3) Gerard K M Lim
4) Marcus Khoo
5) Dr. Yanni Xinyan Ching
6) Ts. Navin Sinnathamby
7) Magnus Mong
8) Faisal Shadli Arshad
9) Vic WK Pui
Hugh congratulations to all award recipients.
💚 As a non-profit, community-driven festival powered by volunteers, students, and ecosystem partners, FFF2025 stands as a living movement of Good Food for All — bringing together farmers, innovators, educators, investors, and consumers to cultivate hope, resilience, and a sustainable future for our planet.
🎉 The Festival continues until Sunday, 12 October at 1 Utama Shopping Centre (Oval, New Wing). See you there !
🌿 It’s a Wrap! FFF2025 💚
What an incredible journey it has been — five meaningful days of passion, purpose, and partnership at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, where farmers, innovators, educators, investors, and consumers came together to celebrate Good Food for All. 🌾🌍
💚 FFF2025 is a non-profit community initiative by Impact Circle MY, made possible through the trust and support of our partners — Box-Pak, KB Image Print, Cell AgriTech and Pure Mylk — along with the invaluable student support from Taylor's University’s Impact Lab for Food Security and Nutrition and UCSI University FoodTech students.
🌱 Held in conjunction with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations’ 80th Anniversary and World Food Day 2025, this year’s Future Food–AgTech Festival (FFF2025) carried a special significance — reminding us that transforming food systems is not just a national priority, but a shared global mission.
From farm to fork, from innovation to inspiration — every stall, every conversation, and every collaboration reflected the power of community and the shared belief that a better food future is possible when we come together.
A heartfelt thank you to every stallholder, partner, sponsor, student volunteer, and visitor who brought your energy, creativity, and commitment to this community-driven festival. Collectively, we showcased the innovation, resilience, and collaboration shaping Malaysia’s role in regional and global food sustainability. 💚
💫 Looking Ahead:
The journey doesn’t end here.
Pre-booking for Future Food–AgTech Festival 2026 is now open at
👉 https://lnkd.in/g8RuUz2K
Let’s continue growing this movement — stronger in innovation, smarter in collaboration, and deeper in impact as we shape the future of food together. 🌱✨
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