Women’s health remains significantly underserved in South-East Asia, with persistent gaps in access, awareness, and quality of care carrying substantial social and economic costs. Femtech, encompassing technology-enabled products and services addressing women’s health needs across the life course, presents a rapidly growing opportunity to improve health outcomes while supporting inclusive economic development. South-East Asia is the fastest-growing femtech market globally, driven by high adoption rates, a strong presence of women-led enterprises, and an expanding ecosystem of innovators, investors, and support programmes.
This report examines the femtech landscape in Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam, highlighting market trends, emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, and the evolving support ecosystem. It identifies key challenges facing femtech founders, including limited access to finance, low awareness and persistent stigma, marketing constraints linked to content moderation, and gaps in tailored ecosystem support. Drawing on these findings, the report presents strategic recommendations for governments, investors, and ecosystem actors to strengthen enabling environments for femtech innovation. By addressing these barriers, South-East Asia has the potential to position itself as a global leader in femtech, advancing women’s health, empowerment, and inclusive growth.