Up to 3,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Singapore are set to benefit from free AI advancement training under the AI for MSME Advancement in ASEAN (AIM ASEAN) Programme. This initiative, led by the ASEAN Foundation in collaboration with AVPN and supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, aims to equip MSMEs with practical AI skills to enhance their operations and competitiveness.
The Singapore edition of the programme, implemented by Project Asia Data, was launched at AIMX Singapore 2025. It offers a hybrid learning format, combining online self-learning, live sessions, and in-person workshops. The training is designed to help non-technical business owners apply AI in real-world contexts, such as improving marketing efficiency and customer engagement.
Jeslin Bay, co-founder of Project Asia Data, emphasised the programme’s focus on people: “Digital transformation doesn’t start with technology—it starts with people. Through this programme, we aim to equip small business owners with the practical knowledge and tools to integrate AI into their daily operations.”
The AIM ASEAN Programme is a two-year initiative endorsed by the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on MSMEs. It aligns with ASEAN Vision 2045, which envisions a resilient, inclusive, and digitally connected regional economy. The programme aims to empower 100,000 MSMEs across all ten ASEAN Member States.
Registration for the Singapore edition is now open to all eligible MSMEs, offering a significant opportunity for local businesses to harness AI for growth and resilience in the digital age.
