Are you ready to transform your ideas for change into action? The ASEAN Future Catalyst Fellowship (FCF) is a 10-week online journey designed to empower aspiring changemakers. Running from 5 January to 21 March 2026, the fellowship helps participants explore social entrepreneurship, build impactful projects, and connect with like-minded youths across ASEAN and beyond

This year’s theme, Women in Tech for Impact, highlights the power of technology as a driver of positive social change. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and community building, fellows will gain clarity, confidence, and collaboration skills to take their ideas from 0 to 0.5 , the crucial first step toward real-world impact.

What to Expect

The fellowship is structured to guide participants through discovery, growth, and celebration.

• Discover & Define Your Impact
  • Immersive workshops and labs
  • Explore the Women in Tech for Impact landscape
  • Identify meaningful challenges
  • Shape your project vision
• Build & Grow with Guidance
  • Mentorship sessions with industry experts
  • Build sprints and feedback circles
  • Technical insights and personal growth opportunities
• Celebrate with the Community
  • Connect with passionate changemakers across ASEAN
  • Showcase your project at Demo Day
  • Receive feedback from judges and celebrate achievements

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to diverse participants worldwide, with a strong welcome to ASEAN applicants.

• Age: 18 to 35
• Location: Global, with priority for ASEAN member countries
• Passion: Interest in creating societal or environmental solutions
• Openness: Willingness to collaborate with peers
• Experience: No prior background required , open to students, professionals, or explorers.

Program Schedule

The 10-week journey is carefully designed to balance learning, building, and mentorship.

• Week 1 (17–18 Jan 2026): Catalyst Intensive Bootcamp
  • Two-day deep dive into impact innovation
  • Hands-on design, founder insights, venture capital training
• Week 2 (24 Jan 2026): Discovery Lab
  • Team formation
  • Define problem statements
  • Align with relevant SDGs
• Week 3 (31 Jan 2026): LinkedIn Personal Branding + Mentorship Round 1
  • Learn LinkedIn branding essentials
  • Meet your first mentor
• Week 4 (07 Feb 2026): Scaling for Impact + Mentorship Round 1 (Deep Dive)
  • Explore growth and sustainability for social ventures
  • Continue mentor sessions
• Week 5 (14 Feb 2026): Build Sprint 1
  • Start building MVPs using no-code/low-code tools
  • Conduct user testing
• Week 6: No session (Chinese New Year break)
• Week 7 (28 Feb 2026): Career Catalyst I – Feedback Circles
  • Personalized feedback on resumes, portfolios, and career plans
• Week 8 (07 Mar 2026): Storytelling Forge + Mentorship Round 2
  • Master storytelling and pitch design
  • Connect with second-round mentors
• Week 9: Final Build (no session)
• Week 10 (28 Mar 2026): FCF Demo Day
  • Pitch projects to judges
  • Receive feedback
  • Celebrate with the community

Registration & Deposit

To ensure commitment and accountability, participants must pay a refundable deposit:

• Students: SGD $18
• Working Youths (18–35): SGD $30

Important Notes:

• Attendance at Week 1 Bootcamp and Week 10 Demo Day is mandatory.
• Deposit is fully refunded upon completion of 75% of training requirements.
• Student status will be verified via student ID or student email.

Benefits of Joining

By participating in the ASEAN Future Catalyst Fellowship, you will:

• Gain practical skills in social entrepreneurship and tech innovation
• Build a minimum viable product (MVP) with guidance from mentors
• Strengthen your personal brand and career readiness
• Connect with a vibrant network of changemakers across ASEAN
• Receive a certificate upon completion
• Showcase your project at Demo Day

Application Procedures

• Fill in the sign-up form online
• Pay the deposit using the provided payment links (use the same name and email as registration)
• Keep a screenshot of your payment for verification
• Submit proof of student status if applying for the student rate

Key Details

• Program Dates: 5 January – 21 March 2026
• Demo Day: 28 March 2026
• Location: Online (global participation encouraged)