SAFE_Bhutan

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Do you have a business related to environmental protection and forest ecosytem?

Your business will participate in a free online business training program with experienced advisors, and gain access to a network of individuals and organizations that share a passion for the environment.

Free program

Apply before:

Days

Hours

Min.

Applications open until February 21th

Online

Bhutan

5 months

*Check available counties

A program designed to unleash the potential
of your business!

Connect with a community of entrepreneurs

Connect with other founders and mentors to build a strong business network. Learn, share, and grow together.

Receive the support of a mentor

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. Receive advice to guide your business decisions, generate new ideas and propel your business forward.

Access seed funding

Learn how to present your project like a pro and compete in front of a jury in our final event. You can win seed funding for your business.

Explore the program

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in partnership with the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and Bridge for Billions (B4B), is offering a completely free four-month business training programme to support 30 business projects across Bhutan.

The program aims to help local businesses connect, organize and develop their business activities, thereby contributing better to the local economy as well as protecting the forest ecosystem.

Want to learn more?

Join us for information sessions to learn more, find out how to register, and leave us any questions you may have.

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At the end of the program, you will…

Know how to make your business unique and attract more customers.

Know how to price products appropriately, increase the number of products sold, increase business revenue and profits.

Improve your business communication and promotion.

Organize corporate financial management to make appropriate decisions.

Restructuring towards creating social and environmental impact, thereby easily attracting customers and investors.

Build a clear business expansion plan, attract new customer files and develop sustainable business.

Benefits of joining the program?

1.Strengthening the network

Connect with industry mentors and networks. Build relationships with local and regional experts from Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam. Create new opportunities and grow together.

2.Personal Advisor

Work 1-on-1 with advisors to develop appropriate business strategies, support new ideas, and closely monitor business progress.

3.Pitching

Participate in training sessions and business model pitching at the program closing event.

4.Mastering business operations

Get financial training to develop and improve your business pricing strategy. The program will include additional sessions to further develop your business, explore new trends, and maximize your business growth.

Is your business operating in one of the following areas?

Register now if your business has any activities towards forest protection!

Sustainable forestry value chain

(eg logging, rubber…)

Non-timber forest products:

Natural Oils and Resins, Pharmaceuticals and Food & Beverages (e.g. Honey and Mushrooms), Bamboo and Rattan Products.

Sustainable energy production:

Bioenergy, biomass fuel, wood chips.

Service:

Water Management, Carbon Markets, Ecotourism

Forest protection

Technology application

How to apply to the program?

Create your profile

1

Start by clicking on the “Apply now” button.

Fill in your personal information to set up an account on our platform.

Remember your email and password for future access.

2

Complete all sections

Work at your own pace through all sections of the application.

Once completed, all the checkmarks at the top will turn blue, indicating that you’re ready to submit.

Note: An asterisk “*” next to the question indicates that the field is required.

Submit your application and await further news

3

We recommend that you review your application in detail one last time. If you’re good to go, click “Submit” in the lower right corner.

Make sure to submit your application by February 21th.

Our team will be in touch with a notification about the status of your application.

Apply before:

Days

Hours

Minutes

Submit your application before February 21th

Important dates

Applications

Until February 21th

Start by making a profile on our platform and telling us more about you and your project. After you send in your application, we'll look through all the applicants who are interested in joining program.

Participant announcement

March 10th

We'll carefully review all applications to choose 30 business for this edition. If selected, your next step will be to accept your spot in the program!

Welcome session

April 9th

Join us for a welcome session to dive into the details program! We'll introduce you to the program's schedule, your role, and the tools you'll use to develop your business. Don't miss out on this chance to learn more about what lies ahead.

Entrepreneurship program

From April 10th until July 31th

The online incubation experience begins! From here you'll dive into weekly mentoring sessions, use the practical tools in our digital platform, and follow our entrepreneurship step-by-step plan. You will have 5 months to complete all the modules and develop your business plan.

FAQs about the program

How many hours a week do I need to dedicate to the program?

Your effort will shape your success! The dedication you put into the program will directly influence your results.

We have designed the program so that you can complete all the activities in just 6 to 8 hours per week. This time includes your weekly video call with the mentor and participation in various sessions.

This investment of time will be necessary during the 5 months of the program, ensuring that you make the most of this learning and growth experience.

How much do I need to pay to join the program?

Nothing! This program is free for all our participants, since it has been funded by the Korea Forest Services and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under the Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems (SAFE) initiative across Bhutan, Cambodia, Lao PDR & Viet Nam for 2025.

What gadgets do I need for the program?

For the program, we recommend you use a computer with Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. But you can also use your phone.

Make sure your internet is stable for weekly activities and video calls with your mentor.

What will be the role of my mentor?

Your mentor will guide you each week, helping you refine your strategy and plan for growth, but also offer moral support.

They’ll help you on the platform and check in weekly through video calls to track your progress.

Can my co-founder or teammate work with me on the project?

Of course! Our platform is designed so you can work as a team. Invite your colleagues to join the project and work together on its development.

However, keep in mind that it is not like Google Docs. You will only be able to see your team’s changes after you refresh the page, so make sure you don’t overwrite their contributions.

Should I be concerned about my intellectual property if I apply to the program?

We understand your concerns about intellectual property and want to assure you that the security of your information is a priority for us. At Bridge for Billions, we treat your application data and your participation in the program as confidential information. Everything is protected under our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. Additionally, your mentor will sign a Mentoring Agreement that includes a confidentiality clause to further protect your information.

Contact Us

Meet Karma Losel Yangnyen, Programme Officer at Loden Foundation.
You can send him an email with any questions you have about the program.

He’ll be happy to hear from you!

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days to apply

Do you have a business related to environmental protection and forest ecosytem?

Your business will participate in a free online business training program with experienced advisors, and gain access to a network of individuals and organizations that share a passion for the environment.

Free program

Apply before:

Applications open until February 21th

Online

Bhutan

5 months

*Check available counties

A program designed to unleash the potential of your business!

Connect with a community of entrepreneurs

Receive the support of a mentor

Access seed funding

Explore the program

Created by

Powered by

Locally implemented by

At the end of the program, you will…

Benefits of joining the program?

1.Strengthening the network

2.Personal Advisor

3.Pitching

4.Mastering business operations

Is your business operating in one of the following areas?

Register now if your business has any activities towards forest protection!

How to apply to the program?

Create your profile

1

2

Complete all sections

Submit your application and await further news

3

Apply before:

Submit your application before February 21th

Important dates

FAQs about the program

Contact Us

A program designed to unleash the potential
of your business!