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GREEN INNOVATOR ACADEMY 2025
The APAC Green Innovator Academy is designed to foster the next generation of young green innovators committed to sustainability with entrepreneurial mindset in the APAC region. Through dialogue with young innovators from diverse cultural backgrounds and the exploration of real-world solutions, participants will develop a deeper understanding of multicultural perspectives.
Participants will engage in a series of lectures, field trips to partner’s countries, and workshops to discuss the solution, and present at the conclusion of the program. The program equips them with the skills to collaborate across national and cultural boundaries, enabling them to drive innovative and collective impact toward a sustainable future. 16 selected delegates from ASEAN, 4 from Hongkong, and 20 from Japan will participate the program of GIA 2025.
Bangkok Area
5-8 October 2025 (4D3N)
200 USD Program Fee
Focus Area: DX & AI for Sustainability
Return flights, hotel, local transports, meals included
Manila & Quezon City Area
12-15 October 2025 (4D3N)
200 USD Program Fee
Focus Area: Zero Waste
Return flights, hotel, local transports, meals included
Hongkong Area
21-24 September 2025 (4D3N)
270 USD Program Fee
Focus Area: Circular Economy
Return flights, hotel, local transports, meals included
Tokyo & Nagano Area
28 September - 1 October 2025 (4D3N)
350 USD Program Fee
Focus Area: Civil Climate Action
Return flights, hotel, local transports, meals included
Who can Apply?
Any ASEAN Nationality or Timor Leste domicile within ASEAN or Timor Leste | Youth between 18-24 years old | Able to communicate in English | Willing to attend/participate in entire program | Willing to travel to selected country above on designated period | Having a valid passport with expiration date above 6 months
Benefits
Receive return flights tickets from from home country (*main airport within ASEAN or Timor Leste) – economic class with 20kg luggage | Received hotel accommodation support, local transportation, and meals during the program | Networking with International Youth from ASEAN, Japan, and Hong Kong (China) | E-certificate of program completion| received training and mentorships from Experts |Potentially selected to attend ASEAN Youth Economic Forum (AYEF) in Manila 2026 for free.
How to Apply?
1. Login to AYO Website
2. Visit aseanyouth.net/gia
3. Read all information available about the program before you apply
4. Register as APRO Member to get 10% Additional Discount before your program application HERE
5. or click APPLY GIA 2025 button below with normal program price.
6. Application deadline: 17:00 (UTC+7), 1st August 2025
7. Announcement of the selected delegates: 3rd August 2025
8. Complete program payment before 17:00 (UTC+7), 5th of August. Any payment delay may cause disqualification and cancellation and grant will be awarded to the waiting list candidate.
Program and Pricing
All Participants
All selected delegates are required to follow all activities as listed below;
- Join the Welcome and Opening Ceremony Online on 20 September 2025 (Full day)
- Join field trip to Thailand or Philippines or HongKong or Japan based on selection
- Join lectures on 11th Oct, 18th Oct, 1st Nov, and 15th Nov at 14:00-18:00 JST (To be confirmed)
- Join Final Pitching on 29 or 30 November 2025
Any violation or cancellation on program participation will affect the certification and grant reimbursement.
Thailand
Program Pricing: 200 USD
Include: Return flight tickets (Economic class), Hotel 4 days 3 nights, Meals, Local transportation, exclude VISA and personal expenses
Day 0 5th October 2025 | Arrival Day and free exploration |
Day 1 6th October 2025 | Welcome & Orientation: Welcome remarks, icebreaker, overview of summit objectives, and introduction to digital cities and urban innovation in Bangkok. |
| Site Visit 1: Microsoft Thailand (One Bangkok). Overview of Digital Sustainability Efforts in Bangkok. | |
| Site Visit 2: Talat Noi, Jaroen Krubg | |
| Practical learning about how this historic community integrates traditional culture with modern urban innovation, focusing on smart green spaces, community-led restoration, and sustainable living practices. | |
Day 2 7th October 2025 | Site Visit 1: Thai Union |
| The site visit will focus on learning how TNU’s integration of digitalization and sustainable practices in manufacturing, including R&D, automation, energy efficiency, and eco-friendly material handling. | |
| Site Visit 2: Thai Beverage Group | |
| Workshop: Green Tech for Industry – Youth-led design session where teams brainstorm and develop concepts for “green tech” solutions leveraging digital tools to address environmental challenges in industrial contexts. | |
| Free time | |
| Day 3 8th October 2025 | Site Visit 1: VEKIN.tech Thailand |
| Learning how VEKIN.tech uses AI and blockchain for environmental data, carbon credit verification, and real-time sustainability tracking. Discussion on technology’s role in environmental goals | |
| Site Visit 2: UNESCAP. Welcome remarks and an overview of UN/ESCAP by Dr. Antika Preeyanon, Communications and Knowledge Management Section. Presentation on SDG Outlook in Asia and the Pacific by Mr. Christian Mortelliti, Sustainable Development Specialist | |
| Closing session* |
Philippines
Program Pricing: 200 USD
Include: Return flight tickets (Economic class), Hotel 4 days 3 nights, Meals, Local transportation, exclude VISA and personal expenses
| Day 0 | Arrival Day and free exploration |
| Day 1 13th October 2025 | Welcome & Orientation, Site visit, and practical learning at Zero Waste Carinderia by Mother Earth Foundation |
| Visit Juana Zero Express by Mother Earth Foundation | |
| Visit Organic Waste Management Initiative | |
| Policy discussion and Dialogue at Far Eastern University | |
| Day 2 14th October 2025 | Site visit and practical learning at Sentinel Upcycling Technologies |
| Site visit and practical learning at PHILECO | |
| Panel and Dialogue – Discussion with youth environmental advocates from Break Free From Plastic, WWF, Health Care Without Harm, GAIA Asia Pacific, Mother Earth Foundation, Far Eastern University | |
| Site visit Sentinel Upcycling Technologies | |
| Discussion on pitch for GIA APAC Summit | |
| Dinner and Free time | |
Day 3 15th October 2025 | Site visit and learning group at Museum for Earth (SDG Museum) |
| Off to Airport – Paranaque | |
| Back to the home country |
Hongkong
Program Pricing: 270 USD
Include: Return flight tickets (Economic class), Hotel 4 days 3 nights, Meals, Local transportation, exclude VISA and personal expenses
Day 1 | Arrival and Orientation – Gather @ Function room of Mei Ho House |
Day 2 22nd September 2025 | Visit social enterprises – Mil Mill Drink Carton (Tetra Pak) Recycling Plant Tour and workshop. |
| Visit the Governmental recycling infrastructure – EcoPark Tour | |
| Site Visit – DX Design Hub tour | |
| Free night | |
Day 3 23rd September 2025 | Site visit & workshop – Warehouse Teenage Club @ Aberdeen, hosted by Gaau1 Up |
| Engage in exchange with young innovators | |
| Farewell dinner | |
| Free time | |
Day 4 24th September 2025 | Free time to explore Hong Kong |
| Departure to Airport |
Japan
Program Pricing: 350 USD
Include: Return flight tickets (Economic class), Hotel 4 days 3 nights, Meals, Local transportation, exclude VISA and personal expenses
| Day 0 | Arrival Day (Tokyo Airport) and continue travel to Nagano |
Day 1 | Explanation of Zero Carbon Initiatives in Matsumoto City |
| Visit Matusmoto Museum | |
| Tour of Matsumoto City – Part 1 | |
| Tour of Matsumoto City – Part 2 | |
Day 2 | Walking around town |
| Group Work | |
| Social Gathering and farewell dinner | |
| Back to Tokyo (TBC) | |
Day 3 | Departure to home country |
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