Satu Creative has launched the third edition of Creative Sprint, a venture development programme designed to help social enterprises strengthen their businesses, access funding and build industry partnerships.
Creative Sprint 2026 will focus on three areas — Income Pathways, Heritage Conservation and Circular Solutions. The programme is supported by Yayasan Hasanah, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN), Digital Penang, Malaysian Business Angels Network (MBAN) and Artem Ventures.
The partners will support participating social enterprises through funding, business development expertise, market opportunities and investment guidance.
Satu Creative CEO Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin said Malaysia has many social entrepreneurs with ideas that can create meaningful impact, but stronger support is needed to help them grow.
He said Creative Sprint aims to bring together organisations with different expertise to give social enterprises access to funding, knowledge, networks and business opportunities.
Selected participants will take part in bootcamps, mentoring sessions and workshops covering areas such as business development, customer research, investment readiness, strategic partnerships and growth.
They will also have opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts, mentors and potential funders.
Yayasan Hasanah managing director and trustee Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki said long-term investment in people, ideas and partnerships is important to creating lasting social impact.
She said the Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund 2026, in collaboration with Satu Creative, provides social enterprises with opportunities to strengthen their businesses, learn from experienced professionals and connect with organisations that can support their growth.
Applications for Creative Sprint 2026 are now open.
The Central Region Bootcamp will take place in Kuala Lumpur from Aug 18 to 20, followed by the Northern Region Bootcamp in Penang from Sept 8 to 10.
Each three-day programme will end with a Demo Day, where participants will present their ventures to ecosystem partners, mentors and industry leaders.
