Satu Creative and Yayasan Hasanah launch Creative Sprint HSEF 2025

• Partnership supports social enterprises in sustainability, arts, education & community
• US$236K in grants will be awarded to social enterprises in M’sia’s central & northern regions

Satu Creative Services Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with Yayasan Hasanah, has announced the launch of the Creative Sprint – Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund (HSEF) 2025, a national initiative dedicated to empowering social enterprises to develop sustainable, scalable solutions that address Malaysia’s pressing social and environmental challenges.

In a statement, Satu Creative noted that the partnership seeks to support social enterprises focused on sustainable solutions across four key themes – Environment, Arts & Public Spaces, Education, and Community Development – catalysing positive transformation nationwide.

This year, a total of US$236,000 (RM1,000,000) in grants will be disbursed to selected social enterprises from the Central and Northern regions of Malaysia, underscoring a targeted effort to nurture high-potential changemakers in these communities.

“Social enterprises demonstrate that business can be a force for good – creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and protecting our environment. But no changemaker succeeds alone. They need an ecosystem that believes in them, and partners who will stand with them,” said Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin, CEO of Satu Creative.

“Through the Creative Sprint HSEF 2025 with Yayasan Hasanah, we are building support so social enterprises can grow stronger, scale wider, and shape a Malaysia that is more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable,” he added.

The Creative Sprint HSEF 2025 provides direct access to seasoned mentors, meaningful connections with investors and ecosystem leaders, and a platform designed to amplify the voice and vision of social entrepreneurs. It also offers intensive training, cross-sector networking, and continuous capacity-building to ensure every enterprise not only grows but delivers sustainable, measurable impact for communities nationwide.

“At Yayasan Hasanah, we believe social enterprises are powerful agents of change, capable of transforming communities and addressing some of our most urgent social and environmental challenges. The Creative Sprint HSEF 2025 is about creating a movement that equips social entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and confidence to scale their impact,” said Stanley Siva, Head of Social Enterprise, Yayasan Hasanah.

“By investing in their journey, we are investing in a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Malaysia,” he added.

Applications open on 20 August 2025 and close on 20 September 2025. The Central (Kuala Lumpur) Impact Bootcamp will be held on 7–8 October, followed by Demo Day on 9 October 2025, while the Northern (Penang) Impact Bootcamp is scheduled for 14–15 October, with Demo Day on 16 October 2025.

Social enterprises in the Central and Northern regions are encouraged to seize this opportunity to strengthen their capacity, scale their initiatives, and contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive Malaysia. The Creative Sprint HSEF 2025 continues to advance meaningful change through collective action, with the support of Digital News Asia as Ecosystem Partner, further amplifying impact across the ecosystem.

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