WTF Accelerator
A programme by WatchTower and Friends (WTF)
A 12-week accelerator in Kuala Lumpur with six modules and six weeks of dedicated mentoring, with no programme fee.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage founders based in Malaysia who still need guidance on their idea. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Duration | 12 weeks, plus 6 weeks of dedicated mentoring |
| Cost | Free, takes equity |
About WTF Accelerator
WTF Accelerator is the flagship programme of WatchTower and Friends. It runs for 12 weeks in Malaysia and is aimed at early-stage startups that still need guidance on their idea. Its batch history lists eight batches between April 2015 and October 2019. The apply page refers to a pre-application for a June 2025 cohort, and no page names a later one, so whether a batch is open now is unconfirmed.
What you get
- Six modules: Founders' Foundations, Business Model, MVP, Market, Funding Fundamentals and ESG for Startups
- Six weeks of dedicated mentoring
- No programme fee
- For companies that go through it, a standard investment deal that takes a minority equity stake, made separately through its investment vehicle
Who can apply
- Early-stage technology startups, including those that come with only a presentation or an idea
- Its pages describe it as a Malaysian accelerator and say nothing about non-Malaysian applicants, including Indian startups
- Going through the accelerator is not required to be considered for investment
How to apply: The Apply now button on its home page and apply page leads to an online application form. We could not read the questions on that form.