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RIC03 The raiSE Ecosystem

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The business landscape is constantly evolving—shaped by shifting market trends, rapid technological advancements, and changing societal expectations. Today, the growing emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is transforming how businesses operate and create value.

Since our founding in 2015, raiSE has been at the forefront of building a vibrant and resilient ecosystem that empowers Social Enterprises (SEs) to adapt, grow, and thrive amidst these changes.

Opportunities within the raiSE Ecosystem

raiSE brings together a dynamic network of local and international partners—including Social Service Agencies, corporations, policymakers, and global organisations such as the United Nations and Meta—to foster collaboration and amplify social impact.

Capability Development

As part of the raiSE ecosystem, Social Enterprises gain access to a suite of growth-enabling resources:

These tools are designed to help SEs sharpen their business models, improve operational efficiency, and scale social impact.

Opportunities for Funding

We recognise that, unlike traditional businesses that focus solely on profit, Social Enterprises must balance financial sustainability with social impact creation. This dual mission often brings unique challenges such as higher operational costs, longer break-even timelines, and difficulty in attracting traditional investors.

Through raiSE’s ecosystem, SEs can tap into various funding programs and social impact accelerators to:

  • Kickstart operations for early-stage social enterprises.
  • Scale their impact and expand outreach.
  • Develop innovative solutions that drive sustained positive change in communities.

Expanding Market Reach

With the support of raiSE’s extensive network and the visibility provided by the raiSE Social Enterprise Directory, a broader audience, including corporate partners and key ecosystem stakeholders can now discover and connect with our SEs.

These supporters actively collaborate with raiSE to engage with Social Enterprises through:

  • Skills-based volunteering
  • Inclusive hiring initiatives
  • Social procurement partnerships
  • Marketplace opportunities
  • Event sponsorships

By fostering these strategic connections, raiSE continues to strengthen the Social Enterprise ecosystem, enabling businesses to thrive while creating meaningful social impact.

Partners of raiSE

DBS Bank Social Enterprise Banking Solutions
https://www.dbs.com/foundation/what-we-offer/se-banking [logos here]

NParks Social Enterprise Community Urban Farming (SECUF) Program
https://gardeningsg.nparks.gov.sg/get-involved/community-urban-farms/

HDB Social Enterprise Policy
https://place2lease.hdb.gov.sg/public/bulletin-listing/bulletin-view/121#:~:text=Under
HDB's Social Enterprise Policy, for a 3-year term

MSF Family Festival
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/raise-sg_futureofbusiness-businessforgood-socialenterprise-activity-7333810652412551170-1_XQ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA7ZNscBe5-2FxgGShp63jzRkrrhYE2cbRA

Continue your raiSE Impact Community Journey

If you are part of the raiSE Impact Community, we have designed a 7-step journey that would guide you towards strategic incorporation of social impact in your business.