Announcing Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenprenuer 2025
Announce D.I.P:W 2025 and cement UOB FinLab’s commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs.
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Digitalisation is not just a competitive advantage, it is a necessity
Explore the rising demand for digital solutions in ASEAN
Top Digitalisation and Sustainability Trends in 2025
Learn more about the up and coming top 2025 trends in digitalisation and sustainability
2024 Year in Review
Highlight key milestones in 2024 and showcase real results UOB FinLab achieved this year
Expanding Globally with UOB FinLab and Amazon’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Module
Find out more about how to expand your business globally with UOB FinLab and Amazon’s Cross-Border E-Commerce Module
Unlock Your Business Potential with the Synagie Module
UOB FinLab has recently collaborated with Synagie to elevate its Digital Innovation and E-commerce module on our community page! Learn to incoporate practical tools and insights to seize opportunities and overcome obstacles in your business.
MoneyFM Interview on Industry Insight: Accelerating green technology to tackle climate change
Uncover key takeaways from our MoneyFM interview with Marianne Tan, Programme Director, UOB FinLab, and Emmanual Tay, CEO and CoFounder of Circular Unite on the GreenTech Accelerator Programme
UOB ASEAN Conversations: How is UOB FinLab empowering Womenpreneurs for long-term success
Discover how UOB FinLab supports women entrepreneurs in a rapidly evolving business landscape through initiatives, including the Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur (DIPW).
16 Pilots unveiled at the GreenTech Accelerator 2024 Showcase Day
UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) strives to develop and market green technology solutions for business sustainability.
Empowering Womenpreneurs: A UOB Collaboration for Growth
Wrapping up the #UOBxWomenpreneur Series on 15 October, UOB reinforced its commitment to supporting SMEs. In collaboration with Business Banking Singapore, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and UOB FinLab, the event offered insights on Financial Literacy, a women leaders’ panel and a hands-on workshop on BCG’s Rise Lite programme.
UOB FinLab Thailand Sustainability Innovation Programme supports SMEs on their green transitions
Join us as we walk through the memory lane of 5 weeks with UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme 2024
The Impact of UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme 2024
Find out how UOB FinLab empower SMEs in accelerating their sustainable journey through UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme 2024
Sustainability Innovation Programme – A Recap of Key Insights and Takeaways
Join us as we walk through the memory lane of 5 weeks with UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme 2024
Digitalisation Innovation Programme – Xin Chào SMEs 2024
UOB Vietnam hosted the “Xin chào Hà Nội (Hello Hanoi): Cross-border Growth with E-commerce and Digital Solutions” programme to help businesses leverage digital solutions and cross-border eCommerce for sustainable growth. The event, supported by industry experts and government partners, reinforces UOB FinLab’s commitment to foster innovation, digitalisation and sustainability among Vietnamese businesses.
Top Grants for Singaporean SMEs looking to implement digitalisation or sustainability initiatives
The good news for SMEs is that various grants are available by government agencies to ease the strain for Singaporean firms looking to implement business transformation initiatives through digitalisation and sustainability.
Digitalisation Innovation Programme – UKM SUKSES x HIPMI JAYA 2024 Recap
UOB FinLab Indonesia held its second UKM Sukses: Digitalisation Innovation Programme themed “Digitalise and Optimise Your Business: Womenpreneurs Edition”. The programme covered gender-responsive business practices, trade finance strategies and leadership insights from successful women entrepreneurs in Indonesia.
UOB x Womenpreneur
To demonstrate UOB’s continued commitment to supporting the ambitions of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Business Banking Singapore, UOB FinLab and Group Wholesale and Markets Marketing jointly rolled out capability-building and networking sessions for women entrepreneurs. Since its kickoff in March 2024, about 470 womenpreneurs have registered their interest.
Recapping UOB FinLab’s First Masterclass – Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur+
UOB FinLab’s first masterclass of the Digitilisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur+, offering womenpreneurs expert insights, covering topics that are crucial to the success of any business.
Sustainability Innovation Programme 2024 – Pursuing the path to Net Zero
Learn how UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP) is driving SMEs toward net zero, featuring insights from our expert panel discussion.
Supporting the Local Womenpreneur Community
Discover how UOB Finlab is empowering women entrepreneurs within the dynamic SME ecosystem with our Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur.
Sustaining Sustainability for SMEs in ASEAN
Uncover the challenges SMEs in Southeast Asia face as they navigate the adoption of AI.
Digitalisation Innovation Programme – UKM SUKSES X APINDO 2024 Recap
Dive into the recap of the 8-week digitalisation programme from UOB FinLab’s Digitalisation Innovation Programme: UKM SUKSES X APINDO.
GreenTech Accelerator 2024 – Unveiling the Shortlisted Participants
UOB FinLab unveils the 33 greentech finalists for the GreenTech Accelerator 2024 programme.
Unlocking Sustainability Wins With Digitalisation
Discover how UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP) is leveraging digitalisation to accelerate sustainability journeys for SMEs.
Going Green Means Going Strong: How Sustainability Builds Resilience for SMEs
Uncover UOB FinLab’s insights on macroeconomic trends and our commitment to empower SMEs through sustainability development with our Sustainability Innovation Programme.
Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur 2024 Recap
The Digitalisation Innovation Programme: Womenpreneur is a forward-looking initiative designed to empower women entrepreneurs in navigating the digital landscape. The two-week programme gave participants the opportunity to hear from industry experts and participate in hands-on workshops to develop critical skills including strategic planning, financial management, and digital adaptation.
From the Singapore Budget 2024 to a New Prime Minister Appointment: Lessons from Singapore’s Dynamic Year
Uncover the impact of the Singapore Budget and the May Day Rally 2024 for SMEs in their digitalisation and sustainability initiatives.
Mother’s Day 2024 – Enabling womenpreneurs to catalyse business growth
UOB FinLab celebrates Mother’s Day by spotlighting womanpreneur – Reena Yin, who gracefully balances motherhood and business. Discover Reena’s inspiring journey that’s reshaping both family and work.
Southeast Asian SMEs can mutually benefit from driving the circular economy
UOB FinLab is leading the charge in Southeast Asia by enabling SMEs to embrace the circular economy, reducing waste and sparking innovation. Dive into how these efforts are shaping a sustainable future for businesses and the environment.
Unlocking the potential of womenpreneurs in ASEAN
Discover how UOB FinLab is empowering women entrepreneurs and business leaders across ASEAN with tailored programmes that drive business growth and digital innovation. Learn more about these transformative initiatives and their impact on the economy.
Sustainability Series: Countering Greenwashing in Southeast Asia
This is the second iteration of UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Series, in which we discuss greenwashing challenges in Southeast Asia and the adequate steps SMEs can take to tackle them.
Why Southeast Asia’s growing waste problem presents huge opportunity for climate tech start-ups
With Asean contributing to roughly 25 per cent of waste worldwide, innovative tech solutions could help to manage waste and prevent refuse from contaminating the environment. While more climate tech start-ups are eager to drive change, many still lack support, exposure, and a platform to grow.
Technology’s Role in Combating Excessive Waste in ASEAN
We now approach the final weeks before applications for UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator 2024 come to a close. We have received outstanding applications from hundreds of innovative greentechs that have the potential to make impactful contributions to the world’s sustainability goals of net zero.
Growing and Transforming Global GreenTechs for Sustainability
UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) strives to develop and market green technology solutions for business sustainability.
ยกระดับและพลิกโฉม GreenTech ทั่วโลกเพื่อความยั่งยืน
UOB FinLab’s GreenTech Accelerator (GTA) มุ่งมุ่งเน้นการพัฒนาและผลักดันโซลูชันเทคโนโลยีสีเขียว (green technology solutions) เพื่อความยั่งยืนของภาคธุรกิจ โดยจัดการอบรม, ให้รับคำปรึกษาจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญ, เน็ตเวิร์คกับเครือข่ายอันกว้างขวางของ UOB FinLab และได้รับเงินทุนสนับสนุนสูงสุดรวม 100,000 ดอลลาร์สิงคโปร์
Unlocking New Opportunities in The Arts Space
The Arts play an important role in today’s society. Learn more about how UOB FinLab’s Acceleration Programme for the Arts is helping drive digitalisation efforts across the Arts Industry, and hear from OH! Open House, a participant of the programme, on how they have tackled issues within this industry.
2023 Year in Review and Looking Ahead
Learn more about UOB FinLab’s key milestones in 2023 and how the team is staying committed to helping SMEs in the region.
COP28 Recap – Key Takeaways for Singapore
Read this article to learn more about our key takeaways from the COP28 event.
The balance between tradition and digitalisation
The balance between tradition and modernity can be tricky to get right. However, when it is achieved, it is an unmatched combination that can propel a business into new heights.
Sustainability Series: Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
First iteration of UOB FinLab’s Sustainability Series – a series of articles that address a different area of sustainability and its impact in Singapore and the region. Our first piece will deep dive into the world of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
The Untapped Potential of SMEs in Indonesia
Earlier in September, the UOB FinLab team launched in Indonesia, marking our fifth in-market launch across ASEAN. With this launch, the team is committed to supporting the unique needs and circumstances of different SMEs in Indonesia.
Jom Transform Programme – Digitalisation 2023
Discover the highlights of the Jom Transform Programme, and how it empowers Malaysian SMEs with digital tools to excel in the digital economy.
Jom Transform Programme – Arts Digital Accelerator 2023
The Arts Digital Accelerator Programme aims to support local art ecosystem to strengthen their businesses and digital capabilities to achieve transformation growth.
UKM SUKSES 2023 Recap
UKM SUKSES is a 2-day programme designed to help businesses leverage the power of sales and operations to grow their business regionally and streamline business operations for productivity and efficiency.
Sustainability Innovation Programme 2023 Highlights
The FinLab’s Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP) is a 2-week programme to help SMEs transform their companies into sustainable and green businesses.
Xin Chào SMEs: Grow Your Sales Through E-Commerce and Digital Marketing 2023 Recap
UOB FinLab launched its inaugural digital transformation programme in Ho Chi Minh City on 13 June 2023. Participants of The Xin Chào SMEs Programme were able to learn how to grow their sales through e-commerce and digital marketing tech showcases, participating in workshops, and networking sessions.
How The FinLab’s Digital Mumpreneur Programme Gave My Tuition Business A Much-Needed Jumpstart
How Genius Plus Academy’s Eileen Toh benefited as both a businesswoman and working mom from the Digital Mumpreneurs Programme
Smart Nation Webinar Series: Retail and E-Commerce – Innovating with Technology
A look at the current state of retail and e-commerce and how technology such as a smart POS system can improve operational efficiency and sales.
CNA938 Interview for Sustainability Innovation Programme
Uncover key takeaways from our CNA 938 interview with Shaun Tan, Programme Director, UOB FinLab, on the Sustainability Innovation Programme.
CNA938 Interview for Acceleration Programme for the Arts
The Acceleration Programme for the Arts 2023, by UOB FinLab and National Arts Council, aims to help arts organisations strengthen their business and digital capabilities to achieve their vision for growth and development.
Supporting SMEs in their sustainability journey
How WeavAir’s Natalia Mykhaylova benefited from the Sustainability Innovation Programme.
Commentary: Think big but start small — how companies, employees can contribute to Singapore’s Green Plan 2030
Moving towards a net-zero future is non-negotiable — and while it’s important to take steps towards being more eco-friendly, it’s challenging to implement long-term change.
Looping SMEs Into The Circular Economy (Part 2)
Shifting to business models that are grounded in the principles of the circular economy will not only bring SMEs cost-savings and efficiency gains but will also open doors towards innovation and new sources of revenue and innovative customer engagement models.
Up your SEO Gameplan in 3 Steps: The SEO MAC Framework
People frequently search online using keywords and phrases related to your business or service. It is important to have a robust SEO strategy to derive such traffic.
Greentech Companies are Ushering in a New-Era of Energy Efficiency: Here’s How
For hundreds of years, humanity has used coal, oil, and natural gas to run civilizations and wage wars.
Jom Transform Programme – Womenpreneurs Edition
The FinLab’s Jom Transform Programme- Womenpreneurs Edition is curated to support entrepreneurs, specifically women, on their entrepreneurial and digitalisation journey within a like-minded community.
Wanted: new technology to recycle old mattresses
The pursuit of a good night’s sleep is doing bad things to the environment — at least judging from the number of used mattresses that end up in landfills.
The Future of Working Women in Singapore
In the past ten years, women have become more active participants in Singapore’s labour force. What is interesting to note, though, is that participation takes a hit when women reach their 30s and 40s.
5 Tips for SMEs to Go Green in An Endemic World
Sustainability is arguably one of the biggest buzzwords today, driven by the government’s unveiling of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and its commitment to the United Nation’s (UN)’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Looping SMEs Into The Circular Economy (Part 1)
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, one of the foremost authorities on the circular economy, defines it as, “an industrial system that is restorative and regenerative by intention and design.
Driving Impact Through Business Transformation
Outdated internal management systems, operational efficiencies, rising costs — several factors could serve as barriers to growth for small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs), impeding their development and expansion process.
