Deadline: 13th December 2024 |

A transformative initiative designed to equip SMEs across ASEAN with essential digital tools and strategies. By enhancing digital maturity, the programme aligns with the ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development and the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 2025, helping SMEs grow, innovate, and thrive globally.

What the Programme Offers

  1. Practical Digital Skills: Gain hands-on knowledge to optimise operations and boost efficiency.
  2. Enhanced Competitiveness: Reduce costs and drive growth with cutting-edge digital technologies.
  3. Improved Resilience: Build adaptability to tackle disruptions and maintain operational continuity.
  4. Networking Opportunities: Connect with Huawei experts, policymakers, and peers across ASEAN.
  5. Exclusive Recognition: Top-performing SMEs will present their achievements at an ASEAN SME Workshop and access the Huawei Cloud Startup Program.

Programme Highlights

  • Virtual Capacity Building (March–May 2025): Three months of training and mentoring sessions tailored to accelerate digital maturity.
  • On-Site ASEAN Workshop (July 2025): Showcase success stories and connect with policymakers and stakeholders.
  • Huawei Cloud Startup Program: Additional resources and support for digital transformation and growth.

Eligibility

  • SMEs with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) established within the last 5 years (not yet public).
  • Representatives must be founders, co-founders, CEOs, or team members aged 18–35 years, ASEAN nationals, and fluent in English.
  • SMEs with scalable business models and ambitions to expand regionally or globally.

Timeline

  1. Applications Open: 1 October – 30 November 2024.
  2. Shortlisting: December 2024 – January 2025 (online interview).
  3. Virtual Capacity Building: March – May 2025 (mentoring and training).
  4. ASEAN Workshop on SMEs: July 2025 (one-day event).
  5. Online Campaign: July – August 2025 (feature participating SMEs).

Benefits

  • Tailored Curriculum: Designed based on SMEs’ digital maturity assessments.
  • Mentoring with Huawei Experts: Receive industry-leading guidance on digitalisation.
  • Policy Advocacy: Present at a high-profile workshop with ASEAN policymakers.
  • Access to Huawei Cloud Startup Program: Support for scaling your business using cloud solutions.

Find out more and apply at the official link below:

OFFICIAL LINK

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Apply before 13th December, 2024