Application is open until 7 July 2025!
SEHebat Catalyst is a 12-month accelerator by SDEC, empowering Sarawak’s social enterprises to scale their impact through capacity building, digital enablement, market access, ecosystem network, and funding via Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2025 (HSEF 2025). Designed for impact-driven ventures ready to scale sustainably.
A Collaboration Between:
Program Offerings
Up to RM60,000 Grants
Submit your application through the HSEF 2025 form at the 'Apply Now' button to be considered for funding. Selected impact-driven ventures will receive grants to scale their intiatives in Sarawak
Ecosystem Networking
Connect with investors, agencies, and fellow changemakers
Market Access
Showcase at trade fairs, collaborate with government & private partners
Impact Bootcamp
Learn project management, sustainability strategies, and digital tools
Tailored Mentorship
Guidance from industry experts
Media & Visibility
Featured in Sarawak Digital's campaigns and ecosystem highlights
Build a Better Sarawak:
Is Your Business in These Critical Sectors?
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
MENTAL HEALTH/ AGED CARE
CIRCULARITY
ARTS & HERITAGE
ECOTOURISM
SOCIAL MOBILITY
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Supporting ventures that measure success not just in profit, but in positive change for communities and ecosystems.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a registered business entity under a written law in Malaysia (SSM, SKM, or PBT)
- At least 6 months in operation in Sarawak
- Social/ environment mission as a core business focus
- More than 30% of the annual revenue is commercially earned
- Clear and measurable social and/ or environmental goals
- Haven’t receive any grant from Yayasan Hasanah
- Innovation & digitally enabled (or willing to adopt tech solutions)
Application Timeline
APPLICATION OPEN
9 JUNE 2025
- Dual-application for HSEF 2025 and SEHebat Catalyst programme
- Submit yout application here.
- Application deadline: 7 July 2025
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT
14 JULY 2025
- Application result will be announced via email
- Only shortlisted candidates will advance to pitching session.
PROPOSAL PITCH
4 AUGUST 2025
- Pitching session will be conducted in Kuching.
- Additional locations may be added.
- Only selected pitches will advanced to the programme.
GRANT SUBMISSION
31 AUGUST 2025
- Application of HSEF grants will be submitted to MoF from this point onwards.
- Successful participants will be onboarded to SEHebat Catalyst Cohort 2
Hear from Our Cohort 1 Alumni
Unlock funding of up to RM60,000 from the Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2025 to scale your social mission