Class 8 - Southeast Asia

We are excited to introduce Class 8 of the eFounders Fellowship, which will be open to founders/co-founders of digital ventures from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam.

The eFounders Fellowship program provides first-hand exposure to ecommerce and digital innovations, access to business leaders across Alibaba and China, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded, leading entrepreneurs in your region. The fellowship is a community of passionate and successful "Champions for the New Economy" looking to inspire and create a more inclusive development model for all.

The eFounders Fellowship program is jointly organized by Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), who are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.

 

Program dates:

The program will be held at Alibaba's headquarters in Hangzhou, China from December 2nd - 12th, 2019

 

What will participants learn?

• The key factors in Alibaba’s long-term success.

• The defining moments and failures that have shaped Alibaba’s journey (including the early stages of development).

• An understanding of Alibaba’s ecosystem.

 

What the program cannot promise:

The opportunity to partner with Alibaba.

• The opportunity to receive Alibaba investment.

 

Class 8 welcomes entrepreneurs who are:

• Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the 'new economy'.

• Building enterprises for long-term success, not for short-term profit.

• Mission-driven and have a strong sense of purpose, integrity, vision and drive.

• Willing to learn and share their experiences and ideas.

 

Class 8 enrollment criteria:

• You MUST be a full-time founder or co-founder of an officially registered digital venture that has been in operation for at least 2 years.

• Your venture MUST be headquartered, located in or operates in one of the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, or Vietnam.

• You MUST provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer/eFounders Fellow are preferred).

• You MUST provide your official business license when requested during the application process.

• Entrepreneurs below 35 years old, female entrepreneurs, and target country locals are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Program costs:

Covered:

    • Training materials and training session costs

    • Field trip and site visit transportation costs

    • Small daily living allowance of 30 RMB/day.

Not covered (costs you must personally cover):

    • Air tickets and transportation/pick-up services to and from Hangzhou, China.

    • Hotel accommodation

    • Additional food or personal expenses.

 

Apply online:

Applications for Class 8 are NOW CLOSED. 

Class 8 - Southeast Asia

December 2 - 12, 2019

Applications for Class 8 are NOW CLOSED. 

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