Launched by the Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM)’s Technical Assistance Facility (TAF), the Skills for Employment Excellence and Impact (SEE Impact) Award recognizes and co-finances impactful, innovative, and scalable projects from underlying portfolio companies of SIFEM partner funds and financial institutions that enhance workforce skills, employability, and employment quality. The award aims to empower businesses to become exemplary employers while driving sustainable development.
The 2025 edition of the Award attracted 34 applicants across three Award tiers: Pioneer, Catalyst, and Game Changer, with each bringing forward innovative proposals.
Winners for 2025 Announced
After a competitive process and inspiring presentations from all finalists, the SEE Impact Award 2025 has announced the following winners:
Pioneer Tier Winner
| Project | CyberReady Nepal: Developing skilled talent for national and global cybersecurity needs |
| Company | Eminence Ways |
| Country | Nepal |
Catalyst Tier Winner
| Project | Rural Skill Enhancement for Mastitis Prevention and Cure |
| Company | Sid’s Farm |
| Country | India |
Game Changer Tier Winner
| Project | Project Pragati: From rural roots to industrial reach |
| Company | Sterlite Electric |
| Country | India |
The winners were felicitated at an in-person event in Zurich on November 5, 2025.
Looking Ahead
As the SEE Impact Award 2025 winners begin implementing their projects, SIFEM’s Technical Assistance Facility will continue to document and share their journeys to inspire others across emerging markets, demonstrating that advancing social and financial outcomes are mutually reinforcing.
For information on future iterations of the SEE Impact Award, please continue to check the Award website for updated information.
For any questions, please contact the organizers at _SEEImpactAward@responsAbility.com