The ASEAN–Japan Centre is pleased to invite applications for the ImpactLink: ASEAN–Japan Women Social Entrepreneurs Workshop on Digitalization and Investment, an intensive online programme designed to empower women-led social enterprises across ASEAN Member States and Japan. This fully funded workshop will provide you with investment-readiness skills to accelerate your social impact.
Over the course of three full-day sessions, held on three Saturdays of August 2025, Participants will engage in a carefully structured curriculum that combines expert presentations, interactive case studies, and peer learning. Upon completion of the live sessions, participants will receive six months of dedicated follow-up support—including tailored mentorship and networking opportunities—to help implement key insights and foster lasting collaborations across the ASEAN–Japan region.
Workshop Details
- Format: Three full-day online sessions, one per week
- Dates: Saturdays, 9, 23 & 30 August 2025
Who Should Apply
This workshop is open to women founders or co-founders of social enterprises who are from ASEAN Member State or Japan. We expect applicants to be able to communicate effectively in English as it will be the main language used in the workshop. Applicants must commit to attending all three scheduled sessions; unnotified absences may affect eligibility for future cohorts. There is no participation fee, and all content will be delivered online to ensure maximum accessibility.
Selected Participants will Receive:
- A Certificate of Completion recognizing mastery of workshop content
- One-on-one mentorship with industry experts
- Nine (9) selected participants will receive partial support to join the ASEAN Inclusive Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sept. 11-12, 2025 (TBC)
- Six months of follow-up support to translate learning into action
How to Apply
- Application deadline: 18 July 2025
- Notification of shortlisted candidates: 25 July 2025
- To apply: Complete the online form at https://forms.office.com/r/kceJrV8vQE
For enquiries, please contact Dr. Preechaya Kittipaisalsilpa (preechaya@asean.or.jp) and cc info_rpa@asean.or.jp
We look forward to your application and to advancing women social entrepreneurship across the ASEAN–Japan region.
