B2C takes all the attention
Most F&B owners invest in menu, décor and consumer marketing. B2B relationship building rarely makes the priority list.
100 Café Business HubsLed by Entrepreneurs Empowering EntrepreneursLED BY E3 · ENTREPRENEURS EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS
Where business owners come to the table.
A campaign to transform 100 cafés across Malaysia into active B2B networking hubs. E3 brings the community, marketing and framework. Café partners bring the space.
10cafés confirmed
3cities to start
20+business owners per session on average
100
CAFÉ
BUSINESS
HUBS
BUSINESS
HUBS
MEET
CONNECT
GROW
THE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Strong at B2C.
Ready for B2B.
Café owners already know how to attract consumers. This campaign adds a structured business community around the venue.
No structured business community
Without a recurring B2B network, cafés miss partnerships, referrals and collaborations beyond normal foot traffic.
Off-peak space sits underused
Weekday hours from 2 PM to 5 PM often stay quiet. They are ideal for focused business networking sessions.
THE 100 CAFÉ SOLUTION
You host the space.
E3 builds the room.
Each café hosts one structured business meetup every month.
You host
Once a month. Your space, your brand.
E3 markets
We bring entrepreneurs from the E3 network.
Real connections
20 to 30 business owners in each session.
Community growth
Build a stronger local B2B community.
A REPEATABLE MONTHLY FORMAT
A structured three-hour meetup.
Every session follows a clear agenda designed to help business owners meet, introduce themselves and continue useful conversations.
Arrival and open networking
Guests arrive, settle in and begin informal conversations.
Ice-breaker game
A guided activity helps participants start connecting quickly.
One-minute business introductions
Every attendee gets a focused moment to introduce their business.
Business card exchange
A structured exchange supports useful follow-up after the session.
Open networking
Participants continue conversations, explore deals and plan next actions.
20–30business owners per session
Monthlymeetup frequency
2 waysEventSphere checkout or the café’s own payment link
A SHARED COMMITMENT
You focus on hosting.
E3 handles the rest.
What E3 brings- Marketing through E3’s entrepreneur network across KL, Penang and Johor
- Event structure, facilitation and community-building support
- Official listing as an E3 Business Hub Partner
- Features across E3 social media, newsletters and community broadcasts
- Access to campaign industry partners and collaboration opportunities
- Monthly theme planning and participant curation support
Your café commitment
- Host at least one meetup each month
- Provide comfortable seating for 20 to 30 participants
- Make a projector and microphone available
- Ensure the café owner or decision-maker attends
- Commit to the 100 Café Business Hubs operating standard
ALREADY RUNNING · ALREADY WORKING
Real cafés.
Real business connections.
The first sessions are underway across the network.
20+business owners per session on average
THE 2026 GOAL
Build a committed network of 100 café hubs.
The campaign starts with active clusters in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor, then grows through cafés that meet the operating standard.
10cafés confirmedAlready running
3citiesKL, Penang, Johor
100target by December 2026Curated and committed
CAMPAIGN PARTNERS
E3 leads the campaign.
Partners strengthen every hub.
LEAD CAMPAIGN AND ECOSYSTEM PARTNER
Entrepreneurs Empowering Entrepreneurs
E3 leads the community strategy, campaign marketing, meetup framework, partner coordination and national rollout.
FOUNDING INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Supporting every café hub from day one.
Point to a logo for a quick introduction. Click or tap to read the partner profile.
ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS
Extending support beyond the monthly meetup.
Venues, finance, merchandise, valuation, networking, technology and legal support.
WORQ
Venue
CARDUp
Financial services
Alliance Bank
Financing solutions
Printcious
Merchandise
BizPal by Simplyfi
Valuation
CodeMax
F&B ERP
Hextar
Venue
NET7
Networking
MyPulse
Technology
Technology Partner
Technology
JH Yee & Co
Legal and intellectual property
AMBTY
Marketing
CAFÉ DIRECTORY
Find a business hub in your state.
Explore participating cafés across Malaysia. Open any profile for venue details, direct contact options and upcoming events.
0listed café hubs
UPCOMING EVENTS
Your next business connection starts at a café table.
Monthly sessions are being prepared across the first three campaign regions. Register your interest to receive confirmed dates and venue details.
Dates being confirmed
Kuala Lumpur
Monthly sessions being scheduledBusiness meetups hosted by selected café partners across Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya.
Register interestDates being confirmed
Penang
Monthly sessions being scheduledOwner-led gatherings connecting entrepreneurs across Penang’s growing business community.
Register interestDates being confirmed
Johor
Monthly sessions being scheduledNew café business sessions designed for founders and business owners in Johor Bahru.
Register interestONGOING F&B MEETUPS
The network is already gathering.
Campaign partners and café hosts are creating practical spaces for business learning and collaboration.
EVENT PICTURES
Business connections happening across our café network.
Real gatherings, shared ideas and new relationships built around the table.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What café owners need to know.
Clear answers about hosting, responsibilities, event revenue and joining the campaign.
What is a 100 Café Business Hub?
A participating café hosts a structured business meetup each month, giving local entrepreneurs a regular place to meet, exchange ideas and explore collaborations.
Who manages and promotes each meetup?
E3 provides the meetup framework, community marketing and facilitation support. The café partner provides the venue and hosts the participants.
How many people attend each session?
Each meetup is planned for approximately 20 to 30 business owners, subject to the café’s seating capacity and event format.
Who keeps the event ticket revenue?
For EventSphere checkout, a 10% platform charge applies and the café receives the remaining 90% before payment processor fees. Café-owned payment links are handled directly by the café.
What facilities should a café provide?
A suitable hub should offer comfortable seating, an off-peak time slot, and access to a projector and microphone when the session requires them.
How often must a café host an event?
Participating cafés commit to hosting at least one structured business meetup each month.
Is there a fee to become a café hub?
E3 will confirm the latest onboarding terms after reviewing the café’s application, location, facilities and commitment.
How do I join an upcoming meetup?
Use the registration form below to express your interest. E3 will share confirmed dates, venues and registration details when the next sessions open.
BECOME ONE OF THE 100
Bring business owners to your table.
Places are limited by city. E3 is looking for committed café and F&B owners who want to build a lasting business community.
ALREADY REGISTERED?Manage your café profile.
Update your contact details, address, social links, logo, venue photos and food gallery.
Open café owner dashboardA strong café partner has:
- A welcoming space for business gatherings
- Available off-peak hours for recurring activities
- Capacity for 20 to 30 participants
- An owner ready to support a local B2B community
- Interest in long-term partnerships and collaborative growth
Your details will be used by E3 to review your application and follow up on this campaign.