Building the ‘EDGE’ for Entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia

Asia Institute of Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Diplomacy (AiSED) formalised a strategic partnership with SPEED, Asia e University and SK Innovation Sdn Bhd on 22nd Jan 2026 to launch the Entrepreneurial Development, Growth and Empowerment (EDGE) Programme.

AiSED brings strong regional leadership as the Sub-regional Secretariat to the Southeast Asia Chapter of the UNESCO Entrepreneurship Education Network for Asia Pacific, while SPEED, AeU provides a robust higher education delivery and access platform. SK Innovation contributes industry-led assessment and training expertise.

Together, this collaboration aims to nurture values-driven entrepreneurs, boost youth employability, and build a resilient, future-ready entrepreneurial ecosystem across Southeast Asia.