Sustaining Sustainability for SMEs in ASEAN
Uncover the challenges SMEs in Southeast Asia face as they navigate the adoption of AI.
Malaysia
The Jom Transform Programme seeks to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia better compete in the digital economy. The programme will equip Malaysian SMEs with the tools, know-how and confidence to transform digitally.
Key Highlights
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GreenTech Accelerator 2024 – Unveiling the Shortlisted Participants
UOB FinLab unveils the 33 greentech finalists for the GreenTech Accelerator 2024 programme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beyond Digital Adoption: How SME Matching Is Empowering Tech Solution Providers
In Malaysia, the digital economy is expected to contribute 25.5 per cent to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which make up more than 97 per cent of business establishments in Malaysia, will inevitably power these ambitions.
The Right Connections – Key to Growing in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is on the cusp of entering a golden age for economic growth and technological innovation thanks to rising mobile internet penetration rates, adoption of digital lifestyles and the number of start-up investments in the region.
Jom Transform – The FinLab Accelerates Malaysian SMEs’ Digitalisation
COVID-19 has disrupted businesses, forcing them to embrace new possibilities. For the first time, businesses were conducted mostly virtually, many retailers rushed to shift their ordering capabilities and marketing efforts online and some even switched to live streaming services to promote their products online.
Modernising Traditional SMEs – The Second Generation Offers These 4 Keys to Succeed
The only constant in life is change. We have seen it especially so in 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaping customer behaviour and shifting how businesses operate.
Success Stories
Widely ranging content
“I’ve joined many other programmes before but I find the Jom Transform Programme unique because the team genuinely wants to help. The classes and content range widely so its relevant to both early and advanced stages of companies that are growing.”
Gavin Liew
Managing Partner and Founder
The Makeover Guys
Taking bold leaps, building tomorrow's business today
“The Jom Transform Programme gave us the confidence and courage to take some bold leaps needed to build tomorrow’s business today.”
Kasey Leong
Marketing Director
Markaids
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