If you are a business with the following criteria, you are eligible to join Program Elevate:

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• Locally registered business in Brunei Darussalam.

• Minimum 2 years of business operations.

• Minimum annual revenue of around BND100,000.

• Have competitive opportunities in the domestic and international market.

• Management team is fully dedicated and resourceful.

• Possess the aspiration and commitment to grow the business.

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What is Program Elevate?

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A cohort-based structured programme, which provides selected high-growth potential companies with customised assistance and regular monitoring over a period of 5 years. Elements of the programme will include aspects of: 

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• Business Review - Diagnostic Assessment, Business Coaching, Strategy Execution  

• Internationalisation - Franchise Development, Export Advisory and Facilitation, Market Intelligence 

• Technology and Innovation

• Marketing Advisory 

• Funding Advisory 

• Access to other initiatives under DARe 

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What is the objective of the program?

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To grow promising MSMEs to be more sustainable and resilient, capable of international expansion and collaboration, contributing significantly to Brunei’s industrial and economic development.

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How does the program work?

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• 6 months cohort-based programme and monitoring over 5 years. 

• Customised assistance in key areas . 

• Cohort 1 was launched in August 2020 with 19 companies from the Food & Beverage and Logistics sector. 

• Cohort 2, launching in January 2022, will be open for companies that show export potential, as well as the ability to address import substitution. 

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Do you have more questions?

Check out our FAQs for more information on this programme.

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How to Apply?

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*APPLICATION NOW OPEN*

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Applications may be submitted via: 

• Online application: https://www.research.net/r/elevatecohort2 or  

• Soft copy to be e-mailed to: program.elevate@dare.gov.bn 

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Note: An e-mail notification will be sent out to the application that has been successfully received. If you do not receive any confirmation, please contact us on the e-mail above.

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Please submit the completed application form below with supporting documents no later than 11th February 2022 at 12.00PM.

Applications for the next cohort for Program Elevate will be announced via DARe website and Instagram. Do stay updated by following our Instagram at @darussalamenterprise.