Satu Creative Services Sdn Bhd (Satu Creative), in collaboration with Yayasan Hasanah, proudly announces the launch of the Creative Sprint – Hasanah Social Enterprise Fund (HSEF) 2025, a national initiative dedicated to empowering social enterprises to build sustainable and scalable solutions that address Malaysia’s pressing social and environmental challenges.
This strategic partnership aims to support social enterprises dedicated to sustainable solutions in four key themes – Environment, Arts and Public Spaces, Education, and Community Development, catalysing positive transformation across the nation.
This year, a total of 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 across 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. Through the Creative Sprint HSEF 2025 with Yayasan Hasanah, we are building that support so social enterprises can grow stronger, scale wider, and shape a Malaysia that is more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable,” said Ahmad Azuar Zainuddin, chief executive officer of Satu Creative.
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 delivers intensive training, cross-sector networking, and continuous capacity-building, ensuring that every enterprise not only grows but creates sustainable, measurable impact for communities across the nation.
“At Yayasan Hasanah, we believe social enterprises are powerful agents of change, capable of transforming communities and addressing some of our most pressing 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. By investing in their journey, we are investing in a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Malaysia,” said Stanley Siva, head of social enterprise at Yayasan Hasanah.
Applications open today (20 August) and close on 20 September 2025, with the Central (Kuala Lumpur) Impact Bootcamp taking place on 7-8 October followed by Demo Day on 9 October 2025, and the Northern (Penang) Impact Bootcamp scheduled for 14-15 October with Demo Day on 16 October 2025.
Social enterprises in the Central and Northern regions are invited 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. We call on all ecosystem players to come together, champion this cause, and be part of the journey towards a thriving and inclusive Malaysia.
Source: Satu Creative (Press Release)