Incubating Resilience with Shine Program

Event Date: From 19 June, 2024
Venue: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, or Thailand,
Event Provider: Swiss Re

The Swiss Re Foundation has launched Shine, a social entrepreneurship program. It invites innovators from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore to submit their ideas. These ideas should address issues related to natural hazards, climate risk, and healthcare access. The winner will join a six-month learning program, working with experts to develop a viable business strategy. After completing the program, the entrepreneur could win up to SGD 40,000 to help grow their enterprise. This program aims to maximize social impact through innovative solutions.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for Incubating Resilience with Shine Program are:

Geography: Social entrepreneurs from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, or Thailand are eligible to apply.
Innovation: The applicant should understand a social challenge in one of the focus areas and propose an innovative, scalable solution.
Maturity: Early-stage enterprises with a proven concept looking to accelerate growth are eligible.
Mission and Purpose: Applicants with a strong purpose and impact-focused mindset who are willing to participate in a six-month learning programme are eligible.

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Benefits

The benefits of the Incubating Resilience with Shine Program are:

Strategy Development: Shine provides hands-on support for creating a focused strategy and a viable financial and execution plan.
Expert Access: Participants gain access to a diverse range of experts from Swiss Re businesses and functions.
Mentoring and Coaching: The programme offers business mentoring and leadership coaching to accelerate the professional and personal development of the enterprise founders.
Financial Grant: A financial grant of up to SGD 40,000 is available to scale the solution.
Networking: Participants can establish connections and gain visibility in the social entrepreneurial ecosystem.