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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in partnership with the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Bridge for Billions (B4B), is offering a completely free six-month business training programme to support 30 business projects across Lao PDR.
The program aims to help local businesses connect, organize and develop their business activities, thereby contributing better to the local economy as well as protecting the forest ecosystem.
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Know how to make your business unique and attract more customers.
Know how to price products appropriately, increase the number of products sold, increase business revenue and profits.
Improve your business communication and promotion.
Organize corporate financial management to make appropriate decisions.
Restructuring towards creating social and environmental impact, thereby easily attracting customers and investors.
Build a clear business expansion plan, attract new customer files and develop sustainable business.
Connect with industry mentors and networks. Build relationships with local and regional experts from Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam. Create new opportunities and grow together.
Work 1-on-1 with advisors to develop appropriate business strategies, support new ideas, and closely monitor business progress.
Participate in training sessions and business model pitching at the program closing event.
Get financial training to develop and improve your business pricing strategy. The program will include additional sessions to further develop your business, explore new trends, and maximize your business growth.
Wood-based products, such as industrial wood, processed items, construction materials.
Organic farming, sustainable agriculture, innovative production, or farm-to-table initiatives.
Sustainable harvesting of essential oils, natural fragrances, or non-toxic resins & gums.
Sustainable cultivation of herbal remedies, natural cosmetics, or plant-based textiles.
Sustainable animal care, conservation, ethically-sourced products, or organic meat and dairy.
Sustainable travel, responsible tourism, or environmentally-friendly accommodations and experiences.
Reforestation projects, water conservation, forest protection or wildlife sanctuaries.
Sustainable management, cultural practices, innovative or technological services.
Founder of I’m Bean Food and Beverages
“My experience with the incubation program has been transformative. Over the past few months, I have reached several key milestones that have significantly advanced my startup. The program helped me clarify my business plan and increased the number of customers. This progress is largely due to the invaluable mentorship and networking opportunities provided by the program ”
From Lao Association of Forestry
“By joining this incubation program, it has opened doors I never imagined. The insights from experienced mentors have been invaluable in shaping my approach to eco-friendly business practices. ”
Start by clicking on the "Apply now" button.
Fill in your personal information to set up an account on our platform.
Remember your email and password for future access.
Work at your own pace through all sections of the application.
Once completed, all the checkmarks at the top will turn blue, indicating that you’re ready to submit.
We recommend that you review your application in detail one last time. If you're good to go, click 'Submit' in the lower right corner.
Make sure to submit your application by 28 February.
Our team will be in touch with a notification about the status of your application.
Submit your application before 28 February 2025
Until February 28th
Start by making a profile on our platform and telling us more about you and your project. After you send in your application, we'll look through all the applicants who are interested in joining the program.
March 10th
We'll carefully review all applications to choose 30 participants for this edition. If selected, your next step will be to accept your spot in the program!
April 28th
Join us for a welcome session to dive into the details program! We'll introduce you to the program's schedule, your role, and the tools you'll use to develop your business. Don't miss out on this chance to learn more about what lies ahead.
From April 30th until August 29th
The online incubation experience begins! From here you'll dive into weekly mentoring sessions, use the practical tools in our digital platform, and follow our entrepreneurship step-by-step plan. You will have 5 months to complete all the modules and develop your business plan.
Your effort will shape your success! The dedication you put into the program will directly influence your results. We have designed the program so that you can complete all the activities in just 6 to 8 hours per week. This time includes your weekly video call with the mentor and participation in various sessions. This investment of time will be necessary during the 6 months of the program, ensuring that you make the most of this learning and growth experience.
Nothing! This program is free for all our participants, since it has been funded by the Korea Forest Services and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under the Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) initiative across Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR & Viet Nam for 2025.
For the program, we recommend you use a computer with Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. But you can also use your phone. Make sure your internet is stable for weekly activities and video calls with your mentor.
Your mentor will guide you each week, helping you refine your strategy and plan for growth, but also offer moral support. They’ll help you on the platform and check in weekly through video calls to track your progress.
Of course! Our platform is designed so you can work as a team. Invite your colleagues to join the project and work together on its development. However, keep in mind that it is not like Google Docs. You will only be able to see your team’s changes after you refresh the page, so make sure you don’t overwrite their contributions.
We understand your concerns about intellectual property and want to assure you that the security of your information is a priority for us. At Bridge for Billions, we treat your application data and your participation in the program as confidential information. Everything is protected under our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. Additionally, your mentor will sign a Mentoring Agreement that includes a confidentiality clause to further protect your information.
Meet Thipsavanh Sengphachanh, incubation manager from XMT.
You can send her an email with any questions you have about the program.
She’ll be happy to hear from you!