Your Gateway to SME Success in Asia
Asia SMEs by Asia Startup Network is a community and platform dedicated to supporting SME owners, operators and ecosystem players across Asia.
Find valuable connections, exchange notes and network with other like-minded operators and learn from the best what it takes to crack difficult industries with us. Whether you are beginning as an SME operator figuring out whether to build or acquire, or a longtime veteran looking for ways to transform your business, we are here to support you on your journey.
Asia's leading, tightly curated network of founders, investors, and ecosystem partners
Singapore | Indonesia | Malaysia | Philippines | India
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Community
The ASN community is a vibrant and diverse group dedicated to sharing expert insights, knowledge and fostering collaboration. Become part of a dynamic network of entrepreneurs, investors, advisors and mentors. Engage in our events, workshops, and collaborative opportunities designed to propel your startup forward.
We run our online community on Telegram and organise regular curated in-person/virtual events and programmes. Drop us a message to request to join here.
Academy
The ASN Academy is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship (start from scratch/ Acquire and operate an existing business).
We offer a range of educational resources and training programs designed to enhance the skills of working professionals and entrepreneurs looking to start or scale their startup. Browse our range of upcoming programmes here.
Matchmaking Platform
Whether you are looking for talent (Fractional/ full time), investor, advisor/mentor or even buyer, ASN has a vibrant network of over 5,000 across Asia you can tap on.
Just tell us your needs here and we will be able to match you to someone relevant.
What's Happening
Join Asia SMEs as mentor, advisor, or ecosystem partner—and help founders turn ambition into real businesses.
We run mentorship programs across universities, incubators and our broader founder community. Mentors are matched based on their experience, industry background, and areas of expertise, to ensure meaningful and impactful engagements.
Please note that mentorship engagements may be voluntary or paid, with honorarium typically starting from S$100 per hour, depending on the program and scope.
Explore Collaborations with Asia SMEs
We work closely with universities and corporate partners on innovation, community-building, events, investor office hours, Demo days and venture development projects. If you're looking to support startups, talent, or innovation initiatives, we’d love to explore partnership opportunities with you.
Join Asia SMEs as a Volunteer
Asia SMEs is a volunteer led community. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer with us! Simply indicate your interest in the form below and we'll be in touch.
From the Asia SMEs Community
Hear what our community members have to say about our initiatives and programmes!
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