SEEd.Lab, or Social Enterprise Education Laboratory, which is a social enterprise innovation hub powered by PETRONAS and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has officially kicked off its second cohort in search of entrepreneurial-driven social innovators with a passion to make a difference for a better Malaysia.
The launch follows the success of its first cohort in January 2021. This time around, SEEd.Lab aims to address specific social challenges within four domains: Food and Agriculture; Health and Hygiene; Education and Skills; and Personal and Financial Security.
Each domain poses its own set of challenge areas based on current, validated pain points experienced by the communities in Malaysia.
“SEEd.Lab is a space for passionate individuals to convert their ideas into a business while contributing to Malaysia’s social and economic development. Our first cohort graduates, Teman Malaysia, Foodlab and Solvnex, have touched the lives of over 3,500 beneficiaries and counting.
“With Covid-19, there are immediate challenges to be addressed while economic and social implications continue to unfold. Beginning last month, Teman Malaysia, a care companion service, has been conducting a Covid-19 vaccination assistance service for the elderly in seven cities across Malaysia. We hope these ventures will continue to create greater impact in shifting the needle for community transformations,” said Aidonna Jun Ayub, Programme Manager of SEEd.Lab.
SEEd.Lab is welcoming 50 aspiring social innovators between the ages of 18 to 35 years old, both individual and team applicants. Successful participants will be able to connect with fellow passionate changemakers, have access to a co-working space and receive a monthly stipend throughout their time in the programme.
Find out more about SEEd.Lab and how to apply at www.seedlab.my.
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