Analytical Report on Social Entrepreneurship in Malaysia (2025), prepared by the Satellite Laboratory of HSE University – Saint Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM Malaysia). This report lays the groundwork for further interdisciplinary research on social entrepreneurship ecosystems in rapidly developing economies. It highlights the sector's transformative potential in Malaysia, acknowledges existing challenges, and identifies promising directions for sustainable growth and systemic development.

Launched in 2023, the Satellite Laboratory is a joint effort between the Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education at HSE University–St. Petersburg and the ACT Lab of UTM’s Business School. Over the past 18 months, the project has achieved a series of meaningful resultsю

The paper aligns with the ongoing research priorities of the International Satellite Laboratory “Reflecting Impact”, a joint initiative between HSE University–St. Petersburg and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), which recently released a comprehensive analytical report on social entrepreneurship in Russia.

During the session, the diversity of existing definitions of social entrepreneurship was discussed, highlighting how varying legal systems, policy frameworks, and cultural contexts shape local practices. She emphasized that while no singular definition prevails, a shared focus on creating measurable social value through entrepreneurial logic remains central across models.

The report prepared by the Satellite Laboratory of HSE University St. Petersburg - UTM Malaysia explores the dynamic landscape of the social entrepreneurship sector in Russia, highlighting its vibrant interplay between social awareness and entrepreneurial rigor. This introduction sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of how social enterprises integrate social objectives with business methodologies, reflecting the complexities and potential within the Russian context.

Our recent findings reveal the profound impact of university environments on PhD students’ well-being, with significant implications for their academic and personal success.

On November 29, the campus hosted the Expert Day of the HSE University-St Petersburg and University of Technology Malaysia mirror laboratory. The official partner of the event was the Our Future foundation.

Magdalena Gaete, the head of the Project-Based Learning Laboratory for Reputation Management in Education at HSE University — St. Petersburg, won the Best Case in Social Entrepreneurship award at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She presented a study on the transformation of elderly care in Russia, conducted within the framework of the Satellite mirror laboratory of HSE University — St. Petersburg and UTM. The award was presented by Tan Sri Azman Hashim, a reputable banking magnate in Malaysia, and Prof Dr. Rosmini Omar, Dean of Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), UTM.

The head of ACT LAB, Haliana Khalid, conducted a master class on writing teaching cases and teaching notes on entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship. The event attracted educators, researchers, and students interested in social entrepreneurship, and contributed to strengthening scientific cooperation between Russia and Malaysia.