Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 26 – In an ambitious leap forward for Cambodia’s entrepreneurial landscape, Khmer Enterprise is thrilled to announce the launch of the UNIPRENEUR Program Season 3. This initiative, born from a shared commitment to foster innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among Cambodian youth, aims to build on the success of its inaugural season by reaching even more young minds across the nation.
“In a unipreneur entrepreneurship ecosystem, there’s always the creation of new innovations, fostering existing innovations, and advancing potential innovations. UniPreneur allows thousands of students to experience innovations as seeds for future creativities. This work contributes to the development of human capital which aligns with the Pentagonal Strategy of the Royal Government of Cambodia, ” said Chhieng Vanmunin, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as the CEO of Khmer Enterprise.
This comprehensive series of initiatives is specifically designed for university students, with the ambitious goal to engage approximately 2,000 students from 50 institutions, facilitate the creation of 250 early-stage startups, and empower 35 educators with critical entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. By cultivating a collaborative entrepreneurial environment, Khmer Enterprise seeks to elevate Cambodia’s startup ecosystem, thereby fueling economic growth and fostering social progress.
The UNIPRENEUR Program is structured into four core components, each tailored to meet the distinct needs and aspirations of student entrepreneurs:
1. UnipreneurCamp is an immersive 3-day in-person hackathon crafted for first-time student entrepreneurs.
2. UnipreneurSprint is a flexible 3-week virtual program, aiming to support aspiring entrepreneurs in customer acquisition and fundraising.
3. UniPreneur National Challenge is the prestigious pitching event which brings the most promising teams from the UnipreneurSprint from different universities nationwide to challenge each other.
4. UnipreneurEducator is a 2-day professional development course is designed for educators in business, technology, and startup fields which equips educators with essential entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, which are increasingly important in today’s fast-evolving world.
This transformative program has garnered substantial support and connections to national and international stakeholders. The sponsors include Gold Sponsor [Wing Bank] Platinum Sponsor [Smart Axiata], Bronze Sponsor [FTB Bank] and [ADB Frontier], play a pivotal role in making this a reality. We extend our deepest gratitude to them for their unwavering support and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation.
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