The 2027 YSEALI Regional Workshop will train early-career Southeast Asian leaders to secure and strengthen supply chains, encourage U.S.-ASEAN commercial ties, and foster regional collaboration through hands-on activities in Vietnam and Indonesia.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Indonesia
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$300,000 for a 12-month project; 1 award anticipated
Summary: Supports a regional workshop to strengthen secure and resilient supply chains across ASEAN, targeting early-stage professionals and YSEALI alumni.
Key Information: For-profit entities are not eligible; only one proposal per organization allowed.
This funding opportunity, administered by the U.S. Mission to Indonesia, supports the design and implementation of a regional workshop focused on securing and diversifying supply chains in Southeast Asia. The program aims to build the capacity of early-career professionals (YSEALI alumni) from all 11 ASEAN countries to address vulnerabilities in critical industries, foster regional collaboration, and expand U.S.-ASEAN commercial partnerships. The workshop will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and Surabaya, Indonesia, and will feature simulations, expert talks, site visits, and a business incubator competition providing seed funding for innovative supply chain projects.