A 10-week incubation program to launch early-stage ICT businesses that contribute to making Cambodia more sustainable and inclusive
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Information, Communication, and Technology for Positive Impact
Through the SmartSpark+ incubation program, we got to work with ten amazing startups to strengthen their business and prepare for future growth. We selected our cohort of entrepreneurs based on their track record to date (they needed to have an existing prototype) and the contribution of their ICT venture to the Sustainable Development Goals. We then provided them with capacity-building related to entrepreneurial skills and mindset, tailored support, and visibility to further develop their startup.
Ultimately, the program provided a launchpad to a new generation of exciting, cutting-edge ventures applying tech and digital solutions for good.
Program pillars
Bootcamp and Masterclasses
An intensive bootcamp focused on helping teams better understand their target customer and develop a sustainable business model. Regular masterclasses further deepened teams’ knowledge of foundational business concepts.
One-on-One Support
We offered biweekly mentoring sessions with a dedicated mentor and extra one-on-one support to create a promotional video for the startup.
Pitch Day
This was a valuable opportunity for participants to showcase their businesses in front of strategic partners and the public, providing significant awareness and visibility.
Financial Support
The winning team received a $5,000 cash prize award as seed funding to invest in and further develop their business, as well as tailored post-program support.
“The program has helped our team a lot in terms of addressing the strengths and weaknesses of our business ideas. With one-on-one mentoring, we have learned many things and realized that our business idea is not as perfect as we thought it would be. However, we learned to evaluate the business from different perspectives. We would like to say thank you, and we really appreciate all of the hard work that made this program a special one for us.”
Participant, SmartSpark+ Incubator
Meet the inspiring changemakers
WeTreat
WeTreat
WeTreat is a startup that helps companies plan staff retreats by creating a memorable experience and boosting employee productivity via collaboration activities.
eClock
eClock
eClock is a mobile app and web cloud HR system that builds a better work culture through transparency and flexibility for the company.
Madam Chnai
Madam Chnai
Madam Chnai is a social enterprise that preserves and promotes copper artisanship and aims to empower and support women, especially hard-working housewives.
DINE
DINE
DINE is a social enterprise that produces locally made products, such as gifts for events, that aim to reduce plastic use in Cambodia.
Rean & Play Studio
Rean & Play Studio
Rean & Play Studio helps children of Cambodia to learn while having fun and integrate the mindset of “Learning is Fun” into young minds in their early stages.
Ambos
Ambos
Ambos produces handmade crochet, including flower bouquets and house decoration products, and aims to create more job opportunities and income for women in Battambang province.
Bondoul
Bondoul
Bondoul helps university students gain practical experience to prepare for their career field through paid internships.
Zippy Express
Zippy Express
Zippy Express is a tech-driven parcel delivery service that aims to solve and simplify the delivery experience for online business owners by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the technology.
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