Young Sustainable Impact Southeast Asia is now Accepting Applications for their Fully Funded Programme from 1st December 2018 to 5th January 2019
We live in a complex world with many grand challenges. From poverty to climate change to reducing inequalities, there are many difficult problems waiting to be tackled and solved.
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YSI recognize the passion and innovative potential of youth to solve these issues. In collaboration with experienced & established professionals, they gather young people across the region & empower them to create impact startups that drive change in our region.
Your journey towards creating a real, measurable impact starts with us.
Their fully funded innovation programme focuses on shaping you into a social innovator, and enabling you to work in strong teams to create lasting solutions to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). They specialize in forging strong regional teams and supporting them during their initial phases of running an impact company. By pushing the frontiers of online working, they bring together youths from across Southeast Asia to unite in their efforts to creating viable startups addressing pressing issues in the world.
Benefits
- A Driven Team
- You do not need to worry about finding people who are as passionate as you to tackle an issue – leave it to us. We will provide you with driven team members from across Southeast Asia.
- Knowledge
- They have developed our own curriculum and knowledge bank to help you create a startup from scratch. We keep a look out for the latest development in the space so that you get access to the best that we have to offer.
- Fully Funded Trip to Singapore
- They will fly you to Singapore at the end of the online programme where you will meet your teammates and work on your ideas together. You will also get the chance to participate in workshops and explore the country!
- Mentorship
- They have a network of domain experts and experienced mentors to help you along your innovation journey. Rest assured that you will get the guidance and wisdom when needed.
- Network and Community
- They have established a wide network of businesses and social enterprises you can learn from. Together with our Earthpreneurs community, we ensure that you are able to get all the help that you need to create a successful start-up.
Eligibilities
They are looking for:
- 18 – 25 years old’s (we do encourage slight rule-breaking for those over 25)
- Residents of (or those born in) Southeast Asia
- Those with a passion for sustainability and/or their areas of expertise
- Those willing to apply as an individual to work in a diverse team of 3 co-founders
Application Process
Apply as an individual through the given link!
- Round 1: Basic information (open for all till Jan 5th 2019)
- Round 2: Value alignment (only for selected applicants)
- Round 3: Online interviews (only for selected applicants)
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Application Deadline: January 5, 2019
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