ASEAN
Social Enterprise Development Programme
ASEAN
Social Enterprise Development Programme
6,241,157
Persons Have Been Impacted by ASEAN SEDP
401
Social Enterpreneurs Benefited from the Programme
83%
of the Social Enterprises are Led by Women
17
out of 100 social enterprises employ persons with disabilities (PWDs)
“The programme helped empower social enterprise in the region to gain knowledge, network and access to grow their impact. I see how they inspire each other to bring more impact to respective countries. So, they have the potential to get investment in the long run.”
Stephanie Hermawan
“Working with the teams in the ASEAN SEDP 2.0 programme this year was a genuinely inspiring journey. I was impressed by the diversity of the ideas and the high-quality of the entrepreneurs and ventures in the programme. But more importantly, what truly inspired me was the potential for real impact across all of Asia. It has been a real pleasure to be part of ASEAN SEDP 2.0.”
Rowan Yeoman
“SEDP 2.0 is a great event from ASEAN Foundation that connects me with a new ecosystem of start-up from different part of the region of ASEAN. It helps me understand how different perspective built by cultural differences could be part of a learning to solve similar problems. I'm very grateful to be part of it and created new bond with the start-up I mentored.”
Febriadi Pratama
"Through the ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme 2.0, we hope that social enterprises in ASEAN can drive greater impact on the environment and community, enhancing competitiveness and the relevance of the digital economy in ASEAN. This initiative is pivotal in fostering sustainable growth and innovation across the region.”
H.E. Satvinder Singh
“Through the ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme 2.0, we aim to empower youth-led social enterprises through product refinement, business model improvement, coaching and mentoring. It is my belief the programme will drive positive impacts on economic growth and sustainable development in the region”
H.E. Ambassador Heng Sarith
ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme Elevate
A structured platform for alumni engagement and growth acceleration designed to strengthen the regional alumni ecosystem.
Growing Social Enterprises, Advancing the SDGs
The ASEAN Social Enterprise Development Programme has become a catalyst for the growth of social enterprises developing innovative products and services that advance the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Empowering Women, Empowering Community
83 out of 100 social enterprises are women-led social enterprises. More than that, at least 17 out of 100 social enterprises employ persons with disabilities (PWDs), while 7 are PWD-led.
Grow. Impact. Sustain.
ASEAN SEDP programme empowers social entrepreneurs to become strategic leaders. Over 65% of alumni expressed that the programme has shaped them into strategic leaders with enhanced skills in balancing social impact with profitability. More than 70% of alumni declared an increase in revenue and profits attributed to the programme support.
Our Upcoming Schedule
Call for Applications (Alumni)
21 April – 31 May 2026
Shortlisting and Interview
24 Juni – 1 July 2026
Needs Assessment Survey
3-9 July 2026
Onboarding
29 July 2026
SAP Masterclasses
around August – October 2026
ASEAN IB Forum and MSMEs
21 dan 22 September 2026
One-on-One Mentoring with Industry Experts
around August – November 2026
Business Matchmaking
around August – November 2026
Benefits of the Programme
Tailored training and mentorship with experts
Networking opportunities with investors and ASEAN government representatives
Hands-on learning in content creation to elevate social enterprise growth.
Benefits of the Programme
A chance to win seed grants of up to USD 40K for top performing social enterprises
Participation in customised capacity building training
Immersive mentorship with experts from SAP, TikTok, and manymore
Learn more about SAP and TikTok’s e-commerce platforms
Interface with ASEAN policy makers and potential investors
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Discover how social enterprises across Southeast Asia are creating meaningful impact and driving sustainable change.
