
iCentre
The iCentre Incubation Programme is a one-year initiative by BEDB designed for existing and aspiring entrepeneurs, providing access to capacity-building programmes, scaling support, and investment opportunities. It also offers affordable office spaces for businesses looking to grow and expand.


What is the iCentre Incubation Programme?
The iCentre Incubation Programme is a one-year initiative by BEDB designed for existing and aspiring entrepeneurs, providing access to capacity-building programmes, scaling support, and investment opportunities. It also offers affordable office spaces for businesses looking to grow and expand.
Who is eligible for the programme?
To be eligible for the programme, the Applicant must meet the general criteria.
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Must be registered and based in Brunei Darussalam
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Priority will be given to innovative tech startups that have graduated from any of the following BEDB Programmes:
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Micro Business Bootcamp
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Pre-Accelerate / Accelerate Bootcamp Programme
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and/or Innovation Challenge(s) under Brunei Innovation Lab (BIL)
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If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still be eligble for the programme if you are a commercialised startup with an annual revenue between $10,000.00 and $49,000.00
Application Guidelines
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Applications must submit a completed application along with the required documents
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Eligbile applicants will be contacted for an interview session, during which further instructions will be provded. In the session, you will be required to deliver a brief pitch and present your business using your slide deck.
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The submission of applications is subject to the availability and long-term sustainability of office space.
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Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
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Identification Card of Founder
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Business Registration / Incorporation Certificate or Latest Form X
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Bank Statement Header
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Business Roadmap
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Financial History and Financial Projection using the dedicated template
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How does it work?
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Complete Application Form & upload all required document.
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Applicants will be assesed into 2 stages:
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Stage 1: Assessment and Evaluation of Application Form
Review of application forms to ensure completeness and eligibility based on general criteria; and assessment of your Business Profile, Roadmap and Future Outlook.
Applicants who pass Stage 1 will proceed to Stage 2 of the evaluation process.
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Stage 2: Interview
Applicants who successfully pass Stage 1 will be invited for an interview session, where they will be required to deliver a brief pitch and present their business using a slide deck.
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Letter of Award will be provided for Successful Applicants.
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Licence Agreement Signing (Physical Session) and Onboarding.
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Unit Entry Checklist and Exchange of Unit Keys.
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iCentre Incubation participation, including monthly coaching for up to 12 months, based on agreed milestones and subject to circumstances.
Additional Information
If you are successful, applicants must adhere to:
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Payment of deposit, upon signing the Licence of Agreement
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Required to utilise Zohobook Accounting, which is subscribed by BEDB for a year
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Must commit to check-ins with the iCentre Incubation Team as part of the monitoring programme
iCENTRE INCUBATION PROGRAMME

Frequently asked questions
For inquiries, contact us at info@bedb.gov.bn





