Today’s small businesses and start-ups are reshaping the
global economic landscape
to be stronger and more inclusive by playing a crucial role in addressing
social adversities and opportunities. From providing affordable healthcare to embracing
sustainability and advancing the digitalization in various industries, many
start-ups are meeting the challenge head-on to make a
difference and transform their communities by leveraging innovation and technology.
In Asia, FedEx recognized four companies that use
their technological capabilities to offer solutions to some of the world’s most
pressing problems through the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
(SBGC).
SBGC’s aim is to enable small businesses to achieve their full potential and amplify their impact by bringing their businesses to a broader arena. One of the winning startups is Philippines’ Kalibrr, an online job-matching platform that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the applicant screening process for employers. This is especially useful for small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) with limited recruitment resources.
