Multicountry Workshop on Enterprise Development and Development of Innovative Startup Business Ecosystems

Enterprises and startups worldwide are facing an increasingly complex environment shaped by rapid technological change, shifting global value chains, sustainability demands, and evolving workforce needs. While innovation is essential for productivity and inclusive growth, many economies still face challenges in translating innovation into tangible business outcomes.

Well-designed startups and enterprise ecosystems can help address these challenges by connecting startups, SMEs, large firms, research institutions, investors, and other key stakeholders to foster innovation, technology adoption, and business growth. In ASEAN and the broader Asia-Pacific region, startup activity has grown significantly, but ecosystem maturity varies widely. Many startups struggle to scale, while established firms face challenges in adopting new technologies and collaborating with startups and research institutions. Strengthening regional collaboration and institutional capacity is therefore essential to support sustainable enterprise growth and resilience.

This four-day workshop will explore practical approaches to designing innovative startup ecosystems, including policy instruments and institutional arrangements that connect startups with established firms. It will also examine emerging trends such as AI adoption, sustainability-driven innovation, and cross-border collaboration, while discussing how ecosystems can support productivity, workforce development, and inclusive growth.

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