HO CHI MINH CITY: Sabah-based tech firm Einstronic Enterprise Sdn Bhd has won the Grand Award at the 2025 International Creativity and Innovation Award (ICIA) in Vietnam, marking a major achievement for Malaysian innovation on the global stage.
Founder Lawrence Chau represented Malaysia at the Startup Exchange showcase, where Einstronic’s SprouT MAKER:BOX Starter Kit, a plug-and-play STEM learning tool, impressed judges with its modular design and hands-on approach to coding and IoT education.
“This award belongs to the whole team and to Sabah,” said Lawrence, who credited local support from the Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (SCENIC) and the Sabah Techpreneur Association (SATA) for helping bring the product to the international stage.
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Following the win, Einstronic has been invited to Techfest Vietnam 2025 and plans to expand its education programs and regional partnerships.