Are you ready to transform your ideas for change into action? The ASEAN Future Catalyst Fellowship (FCF) is a 10-week online journey designed to empower aspiring changemakers. Running from 5 January to 21 March 2026, the fellowship helps participants explore social entrepreneurship, build impactful projects, and connect with like-minded youths across ASEAN and beyond.
This year’s theme, Women in Tech for Impact, highlights the power of technology as a driver of positive social change. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and community building, fellows will gain clarity, confidence, and collaboration skills to take their ideas from 0 to 0.5 , the crucial first step toward real-world impact.
What to Expect
The fellowship is structured to guide participants through discovery, growth, and celebration.
- Discover & Define Your Impact
- Immersive workshops and labs
- Explore the Women in Tech for Impact landscape
- Identify meaningful challenges
- Shape your project vision
- Build & Grow with Guidance
- Mentorship sessions with industry experts
- Build sprints and feedback circles
- Technical insights and personal growth opportunities
- Celebrate with the Community
- Connect with passionate changemakers across ASEAN
- Showcase your project at Demo Day
- Receive feedback from judges and celebrate achievements
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to diverse participants worldwide, with a strong welcome to ASEAN applicants.
- Age: 18 to 35
- Location: Global, with priority for ASEAN member countries
- Passion: Interest in creating societal or environmental solutions
- Openness: Willingness to collaborate with peers
- Experience: No prior background required , open to students, professionals, or explorers.
Program Schedule
The 10-week journey is carefully designed to balance learning, building, and mentorship.
- Week 1 (17–18 Jan 2026): Catalyst Intensive Bootcamp
- Two-day deep dive into impact innovation
- Hands-on design, founder insights, venture capital training
- Week 2 (24 Jan 2026): Discovery Lab
- Team formation
- Define problem statements
- Align with relevant SDGs
- Week 3 (31 Jan 2026): LinkedIn Personal Branding + Mentorship Round 1
- Learn LinkedIn branding essentials
- Meet your first mentor
- Week 4 (07 Feb 2026): Scaling for Impact + Mentorship Round 1 (Deep Dive)
- Explore growth and sustainability for social ventures
- Continue mentor sessions
- Week 5 (14 Feb 2026): Build Sprint 1
- Start building MVPs using no-code/low-code tools
- Conduct user testing
- Week 6: No session (Chinese New Year break)
- Week 7 (28 Feb 2026): Career Catalyst I – Feedback Circles
- Personalized feedback on resumes, portfolios, and career plans
- Week 8 (07 Mar 2026): Storytelling Forge + Mentorship Round 2
- Master storytelling and pitch design
- Connect with second-round mentors
- Week 9: Final Build (no session)
- Week 10 (28 Mar 2026): FCF Demo Day
- Pitch projects to judges
- Receive feedback
- Celebrate with the community
Registration & Deposit
To ensure commitment and accountability, participants must pay a refundable deposit:
- Students: SGD $18
- Working Youths (18–35): SGD $30
Important Notes:
- Attendance at Week 1 Bootcamp and Week 10 Demo Day is mandatory.
- Deposit is fully refunded upon completion of 75% of training requirements.
- Student status will be verified via student ID or student email.
Benefits of Joining
By participating in the ASEAN Future Catalyst Fellowship, you will:
- Gain practical skills in social entrepreneurship and tech innovation
- Build a minimum viable product (MVP) with guidance from mentors
- Strengthen your personal brand and career readiness
- Connect with a vibrant network of changemakers across ASEAN
- Receive a certificate upon completion
- Showcase your project at Demo Day
Application Procedures
- Fill in the sign-up form online
- Pay the deposit using the provided payment links (use the same name and email as registration)
- Keep a screenshot of your payment for verification
- Submit proof of student status if applying for the student rate
Key Details
- Program Dates: 5 January – 21 March 2026
- Demo Day: 28 March 2026
- Location: Online (global participation encouraged)
The ASEAN Future Catalyst Fellowship 2026 is more than a program, it’s a launchpad for changemakers. Whether you are a student, professional, or explorer, this fellowship offers the tools, mentorship, and community to turn your vision into reality. With a focus on Women in Tech for Impact, it’s an opportunity to harness technology for meaningful change and join a network of passionate leaders across ASEAN. Apply here.
