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The FinLab - Digitalising SMEs

Founded in 2015, The FinLab is an innovation accelerator powered by UOB to help businesses in the region scale across ASEAN by connecting them to industry experts and mentors, facilitating the right technology solutions to power their growth, maximise their efficiency and enable their long-term success.

The FinLab Online supports businesses in the region looking to digitalise. Together with UOB, The FinLab also runs in-country programmes in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

How We Help in Digitalising Your Business

Through The FinLab Online, businesses are able to tap on the expertise of mentors through masterclasses, gain access to relevant content and resources, enjoy discounted tech offerings and be part of a like-minded community to kickstart their digitalisation journey.

SME Digitalisation Programme Highlights 2021

Digital Mumpreneurs Programme

The Digital Mumpreneurs Programme (DMP), a collaboration between The FinLab and Mumpreneurs-Go-Places, equips women entrepreneurs, particularly mothers, with the knowledge and resources they need to build a solid business foundation. Watch the exclusive highlights of DMP as we share some great digitalisation insights and solutions over the five week programme.

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Sustainability Innovation Programme

Watch the highlights from our Sustainability Innovation Programme (SIP) Launch as our panel of industry experts - Prof. Lawrence Loh from NUS, Mr Satinderpal Singh from SP Digital, Mr Rob Khoo from SunSeap and Mr Ivan Cheng from UOB - share their views on sustainability and how SMEs can go green.

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Radio Interview with MoneyFM 89.3, Soul of Business:
An accelerator programme that equips aspiring mumpreneurs

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Our Stories

Beyond Digital Adoption – How SME Matching Is Empowering Tech Solution ProvidersE

Have plans to digitalise your business but not sure where to begin? Find out how Dropee and OrangeFIN Asia benefitted from The FinLab's tech matchmaking services.

The Right Connections – Key to Growing in Southeast Asia

Knowing the right people can open a web of opportunities to support your market expansion plans. Question is, who are the right people? Read more to find out the key connections to grow your business in Southeast Asia.

Jom Transform – The FinLab accelerates Malaysian SMEs’ digitalisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a trying period for Malaysian businesses. Digitalisation may be one of the best options for SMEs to tide through these difficult times. Learn how the Jom Transform Programme accelerates SMEs' digitalisation in Malaysia.

Hear from Khunakorn Dhanasarnsombat, Managing Director and third-generation business owner of Thailand Knitting Factory Company Limited, the company responsible for the Double Goose brand, on their journey to building a multi-generational business under The FinLab's guidance.

Thai SME Vachamon is one of the biggest importers and distributors of premium-grade fruits in Thailand, but they have bigger ambitions still. Find out how The FinLab helped them take things to the next level.