Our Pathways for Impact

We have identified four key pathways where Temasek Trust can help to catalyse action and drive impact across the philanthropic ecosystem, with a focus on Asia.

Each pathway is anchored in clear outcomes that we strive toward, while remaining nimble and flexible in the programming and interventions that contribute to them.

01 Building Capacity
for the
Impact Sector

We envision a professional and effective impact sector that drives sustainable, scalable impact through private-public-philanthropic partnerships.

Building Capacity for the Impact Sector

Empowered Organisations & Individuals

Equipped with knowledge, skills and best practices in areas like impact investing, outcomes measurement and blended finance.

Robust Knowledge Base

A data-driven, evidence-backed repository tailored for the Asian Context.

Accessible Tools & Systems

Stakeholders, including social and non-profit organisations, have the resources, platforms, and regulatory support they need.

Values-Driven Leadership

Strong leadership fosters organisational capacity and greater impact.

02 Convening Partnerships
and Inspiring Collective Impact

We envision diverse stakeholders from across the public, private and philanthropic sectors collaborating effectively to drive greater collective impact.

Convening Partnerships and Inspiring Collective Impact

A vibrant community of impact practitioners

Funders, knowledge and programme partners- sharing knowledge and insights for cross-learning and action.

Portfolio of case-studies and “home-grown” solutions

In Asia that can be amplified globally to inspire greater action.

Public-private-philanthropic partnerships

To tackle complex challenges.

Youths

That are inspired and motivated to contribute towards impact in a greater capacity.

03 Mobilising Capital Across the Entire Spectrum

We aim for the pool of philanthropic funding to expand beyond established actors to include other capital owners (e.g. companies, next-generation wealth owners), and for funding to be directed towards solutions and impact.

Mobilising Capital Across the Entire Spectrum

A mature impact investing landscape in Asia

Supporting businesses that generate both financial returns and positive impact so they can scale.

Innovative financing and blended finance instruments

Unlock additional sources of funds to address key challenges.

Foundations, companies, and wealth owners

Who are keen to deepen their impact have access to expertise, instruments, and platforms to enable more effective giving.

04 Catalysing
Innovation and
Solutions at
Scale

We support emerging innovations and technologies – untested, less mature, or higher risk – to reach proof-of-concept stages, and scale up proven solutions through our global network of partners.

Catalysing Innovation and Solutions at Scale

Research is conducted

To identify findings with high breakthrough potential that can be translated into new applications and solutions.

Early-stage ventures and technologies

Are supported to grow through patient or risk-tolerant capital, mentorship, and access to networks.

Strong portfolio of enterprises

That generate clear socio-economic value for Singapore and beyond.

Transformative innovations

Are piloted and supported to establish proof-of-concept.

High-impact projects and initiatives

Scale up by leveraging our ecosystem and networks.

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Our Ecosystem
Impact Highlights 2025