The Digital Export Enablement Programme (DEEP) for ASEAN Small Business is being launched by ICC, Google and ITC to support 1,000 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from across ASEAN member states to grow their business internationally, by equipping them with digital export-relevant skills. 

DEEP is facilitating a unique cross-border entrepreneurial journey by delivering a series of trainings, access to digital platforms and practical workshops/sessions that will strengthen the capacity of MSMEs to engage in cross-border digital trade.

Why should you apply?

You’ll become part of a network of entrepreneurs and experts, and benefit from:

• Coaching on market research to identify and compare trade opportunities

• An online self-driven e-commerce course tailored for small businesses

• Access to a global e-commerce community of free resources

• Coaching on digital marketing (only for the most motivated 150 businesses!)

• Access to Google ads credits and/or google consultation support for eligible SMEs

• A certificate from ICC, Google and ITC upon the completion of the programme

If you’d like to participate in the programme, you must:

• Be a micro, small or medium-sized business of up to 100 employees.

• Be located in one of the ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)

• Having at least one business online channel (website, marketplace store, social media account)

• Have a strong interest in/ or plan to explore markets in the ASEAN region and beyond

The programme will be implemented with the support of the ICC Global Centres of Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia (CoE Jakarta Hub) as well as partnering business support organizations and government ministries, and will benefit MSMEs from the 10 ASEAN member states. Partners also include the ICC Academy.