After three months of rigorous competition, V.H. emerged as the winner of season six of the Enterprise Battambang Starter programme, securing the top prize of eight million riel. The grand finale took place on February 1, 2025, at the President Hotel, where nine entrepreneurial teams pitched their business ideas to a panel of experts.

The event also featured an exhibition showcasing products from alumni of previous seasons. Organized by Khmer Entrepreneurs in collaboration with Phum Impact and Impact Hub Phnom Penh, and supported by VSO Cambodia since 2020, the programme has fostered 49 new businesses across seven sessions.

Season six participants completed intensive face-to-face and online classes, study tours, and consultations with business, branding, and design experts. Their training covered market research, product development, marketing strategies, and brand development. Rattanak secured second place with six million riel, while P2H and Rajni Kano shared third, each receiving four million riel. The remaining teams received one million riel each to kickstart their business models.

Graduates of the programme expressed newfound confidence in their entrepreneurial abilities. Su Kukula shared, “I thought I came to learn, but after finishing the programme, I was able to run a business.” Similarly, Srey Bunna reflected, “I didn’t believe in myself before, but this programme showed me that I could succeed.”

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