Programs
Participants receive education designed to develop sustainable business models and build skills in pitching and investor engagement.
Outstanding companies that complete the program are recognized with awards and provided with continued post-program support.
ASEIC cultivates specialized professionals within the ecosystem to help startups grow independently and sustainably.
2025
3 countries:
Lao PDR, Malaysia, and the Philippines
2024
5 countries
Lao PDR, Malaysia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, and the Philippines
2023
4 countries:
Lao PDR, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
2022
6 countries:
Lao PDR, Malaysia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines
2021
5 countries:
Lao PDR, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines
2020
3 countries:
Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Cambodia
2019
1 country:
Cambodia
Ecothon alumni are eco-innovation startups contributing to the resolution of environmental and social challenges through sustainable solutions. With support from ASEIC in refining their business models and building a foundation for growth, these enterprises are expanding their opportunities within both domestic and international startup ecosystems.
Ecothon operates under the partnership of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of Korea and the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME), in collaboration with a wide range of partners across government, international organizations, and industry.
Education
Coaching (Operated until 2024)
Investment
Networking
Through these partnerships — spanning education, mentoring, investment, and networking — Ecothon delivers practical and meaningful support to participating startups.
ASEIC nurtures startup coaches to support the self-sustaining growth of the green entrepreneurship ecosystem.
ContactEco-Business DepartmentT. 070-8852-2512
