Deadline: 31st March 2025 | Empowersing 30 youth-led social enterprises across 10 ASEAN countries through tailored training, mentorship, networking, and seed funding. It promotes innovation, market access, finance, and human capital development to strengthen the region’s social enterprise ecosystem.

Programme Alignment

ASEAN-SEDP supports:

  • ASEAN Economic & Social-Cultural Community Blueprints 2025
  • ASEAN Strategic Action Plan for SME Development (2016–2025)
  • ASEAN Work Plan on Youth (2021–2025)
  • ASEAN Framework for MSME Digital Upskilling & Market Access
  • UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 1–17)

Objectives

  • Enhance product development, business models, and mentorship.
  • Improve access to investors and funding.
  • Strengthen social impact and engagement with policymakers.

Eligibility

  • Youth-led social enterprises (18–35 years old) from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • Must have at least a viable product and generate social/environmental impact.
  • Strong English proficiency required.

Programme Timeline

  1. Applications Open: 10 Feb – 31 Mar 2025 (Apply here)
  2. Shortlisting: April 2025 (Top 45 selected)
  3. Interviews & Final Selection: April – May 2025 (30 enterprises chosen)
  4. Needs Assessment: May 2025
  5. Training & Mentorship: June – Dec 2025 (customised virtual sessions)
  6. Demo Day & Seed Grants: Aug 2025 (Top enterprise wins up to $7,000; others receive mini-grants)
  7. Business Matchmaking & Networking: Sept – Nov 2025 (Investor & policy engagement in Bangkok, Thailand)
  8. Project Implementation: Sept – Nov 2025

Programme Benefits

  • Tailored training & mentorship (with SAP & industry experts)
  • TikTok content & marketing training (+ free TikTok credits)
  • Networking with investors & ASEAN policymakers
  • Seed grants for top enterprises (1st prize: $7,000)

Assessment Criteria

  • Social Impact | Innovation | Market Potential | Scalability
  • Financial Health | Team Strength | Digital Presence

Find out more and apply at the official link below:

OFFICIAL LINK

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Apply before 31st March, 2025