Global Youth Leadership Programme
SDGs Bootcamp & Forum
August 17- August 18, 2025 Q3, Taipei
Startup for SDGs ＆ Impact Investment
The Taipei Forum on Startup for SDGs convenes visionary youth, social entrepreneurs, and global changemakers to reimagine how startup innovation can advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Rooted in Taipei’s dynamic spirit, the forum serves as a launchpad for youth-led ventures that tackle local and global challenges with purpose and scalability. Through immersive dialogue and practical workshops on impact investment, participants will explore how capital can align with values—turning bold ideas into sustainable impact. This is more than a gathering; it is a movement to ignite SDG-driven startups and equip the next generation to lead with both conscience and creativity.
From Vision to Venture. Invest in SDG Startups.
Highlights & Agenda
August 17th, 2025 (Sunday) | 10:00 - 20:30
Morning Session | 10:00 - 12:00
10:00 – 10:20 | Opening Ceremony
10:20 – 11:00 | Youth Introduction & 2025 Q3 Nairobi City Forum Recap
11:00 – 12:00 | Sustainable Innovation Salon with Industry Experts
Commencing with distinguished keynote addresses, this session will introduce our Keynote Speakers and welcome International Youth Representatives from around the world. The Sustainable Innovation Salon will follow—a high‑level dialogue on “Empowering Youth on SDGs Startups”.
Registration starts at 9:30 AM.
Afternoon Session | 13:30 - 16:00
13:30 – 14:00 | Taiwan Startups Solutions
13:30 – 16:00 | World Café (International Youth x Taiwan Solutions)
16:00 – 17:00 | Mix & Mingle Session
Explore Taiwan’s SDG‑focused ventures as sustainability startups present their visionary projects. In a World Café format, delegates will engage in in‑depth roundtable discussions, challenge prevailing assumptions, and identify pathways for cross‑border partnerships. Startups will also receive tailored guidance on adapting their innovations for international markets.
Evening Session | 18:00 - 20:30
18:00 – 18:50 | Panel on Career Development in Taiwan with Industry Leaders
18:50 – 19:10 | Talent Taiwan - Employment Gold Card Office Speech + Q&A
19:10 – 19:55 | Taiwan Industry Leaders Speeches + Q&A
19:55 – 20:30 | Wrap up, Mix & Mingle Session
An inspiring evening focused on career development, emerging opportunities, and the future of sustainability in Taiwan. The session begins with a panel discussion on professional growth, featuring voices from both industry leaders and policy makers, offering diverse perspectives on building impactful careers. Followed by keynote insights on Taiwan’s evolving job landscape in sustainability and innovation, and a series of talks exploring skill demands, sector trends, and pathways for youth engagement.
Open to the general public with pre-registration. For more information, please get in touch with marketing@youthsdgs.org or message us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cygf/.
August 18, 2025 (Monday) | 10:00 - 20:30
Morning Session | 10:00 - 12:00
10:00 – 12:00 | Seminar Presentation - 6‑Minute Impacts Showcase
Exceptional International and Taiwanese Youth Representatives will deliver rapid‑fire, six‑minute presentations spotlighting their real‑world SDG initiatives and entrepreneurial breakthroughs. Conducted in parallel breakout sessions (and livestreamed), this showcase promotes peer‑to‑peer learning, fosters multi‑sector collaboration, and accelerates innovative problem‑solving.
Registration starts at 9:30 AM. The live link will be available on our LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cygf/ on the day of the event (8/18).
Afternoon Session | 13:30 - 16:30
13:30 – 13:40 | Idea Hack Tank Opening & Judges Sharing
13:40 – 15:00 | Idea Hack Tank - International Youth
15:00 – 16:10 | Idea Hack Tank - Taiwanese Youth
16:10 – 16:30 | Idea Hack Tank - Closing Remarks
Young delegates will take the stage to present their entrepreneurial proposals addressing key SDGs. These proposals tackle real-world challenges sourced from diverse global contexts, offering participants a broadened and international perspective. Each presentation will be followed by interactive discussions with a panel of experts—comprising scholars, social innovation practitioners, and startup mentors—who will provide feedback and guidance. Select teams may also receive ongoing mentorship and support beyond the Forum, fostering long-term impact and collaboration.
Evening Session | 18:00 - 20:30
18:00 – 18:45 | Closing Ceremony
18:45 – 19:40 | Youth Declaration Ceremony
19:40 – 20:30 | Mix & Mingle
Culminating in the formal presentation of the Taipei Youth Declaration—a testament to our collective commitment to openness, diversity, and inclusion—this session invites delegates to read the Declaration in their native languages, underscoring our global unity. Following its submission to COP30, awards will be conferred, reflections shared, and the Forum will conclude with a memorable closing gala.
Recap video
Youth Declaration
Overview
Eligibility & Participant Categories
University/Graduate-Level Representatives:
Youth delegates from over 40 countries engaging in sustainability-focused exchange, collaboration, and co-creation.
High School Participants:
Selected students from Asia-Pacific countries actively involved in SDG-related initiatives.
Date and Vanue
August 17-18:
Taipei Co-Space
2F, No. 12, Zhouzi St., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 114064, Taiwan
Projected Outcomes
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The Taipei Youth Declaration: A multilingual relay reading by youth delegates from over 40 countries, capturing shared commitments to sustainability, inclusion, and action.
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Impact Action Showcase: Publication of an eBook and multimedia album featuring selected "6-minute Impact Action" presentations from 60 youth teams, highlighting their community-based SDG solutions.
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Hackathon Prototypes & SDG Business Models: Innovative ideas co-created during the SDGs Biz Idea Hack, with top teams pitching scalable, sustainability-driven business models to expert panels.
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The Solution Book: Global Youth Solutions for 2030 (in development) A policy- and action-oriented publication showcasing co-created solutions from the forum, aimed at corporate and public stakeholders.
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Forum Impact Report for COP30: A comprehensive forum summary and youth input document to be presented as part of the Taiwan Youth Voice leading to COP30.
Highlights
DAY 1
8/17
40-country Youth Forum, Taiwan Solution Providers Exchange, and Youth Night.
DAY 2
8/18
6-min Impact Presentation, SDGs Idea Hack, Social Investment Forum, and Taipei Youth Declaration.
Meet the Forum Leaders
Academic Chairperson
Chen, Wang-Kun
Chief director of SCSR(Supply Chain & Sustainability Research) Journal
Startup Chairperson
Tina Huang
Director of Taipei Co-Space
Youth Chairperson
Jack Huang (Taipei)
Enterprise Application Center Consultant / Data Analyst, UN-OICT
National Youth Chairperson
Elvis Kilasara Frank (Tanzania)
Graduate student, Department of environmental engineering and management. National Taipei University of Technology.
Keynote speakers
Ivy Liao
Chief Representative of the Chinese-speaking Region of the National Career Development Association (NCDA), USA.
PAC Co., Ltd. / NCDA Global Chinese Career Consulting Certification Center.
Erwin Arca Lizarondo
Social Innovation Lead,Yunus Center AIT, Thailand
Li Su
Communications Professional, currently employed by a U.S.-based tech firm
吳丹文 Tanwen Wu
Founder, STar.T Language Platform
Hyoungmin Kim
Managing Director, Urban Youth Academy
Dale Neal
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Vincent Wang
Board Memeber and Director of International Collaboration
Alliance for Coding Education
劉斯恩 Ciny Liu
Executive Director,
International Digital Nomads Alliance
葉詠心 Coco Yap
Business Development Representative, SurveyCake
Boris Leong
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王健智 Rath Wang
Partnerships Manager, Talent Taiwan
Elias Ek
Enspyre
Yu I Chih
Mutahead Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer; SAP Employee Experience - Director, Center of Excellence.
Honorary Guests
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Idea Hack Tank Experts
Yu I Chih
Mutahead Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer; SAP Employee Experience - Director, Center of Excellence.
張贊煜 Chong Zan Yu
Business Development Manager, Turing Space
Steven Chang
Vice President of Berry Co., Ltd
Elias Ek
Enspyre
Steering Committee
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National Delegates
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Helena Waszak
Poland
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Halefom Aregay Bisrat
Ethiopia
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Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Fathallah
Egypt
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Christina Jean Louis
Haiti
Athawit Buahong
Thailand
Andrea Maria Aguilera Zelaya
Honduras
Anthony Jeseněk
Czech Republic
Huang, Yu Chieh
R.O.C
Yogi Purna Rahardjo
Indonesia
Ramaraj Rajeswaran
India
Jawad Ahmad
Pakistan
Ngwe Sin Khaing
Myanmar
Bright Hubert Mbuya
Tanzania
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Kimanzi Margaret Wanjiru
Kenya
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Arellano Yasaca Diana Victoria
Ecuador
Dani Faveur
Burundi
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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso
Ahmed Muhammad Yasin
Nigeria
Nepal
Nepal
Lai Huynh Thanh Truc
Vietnam
Philippines
Philippines
Japan
Japan
South Kore
South Korea
Kevrone Phipps
St. Kitts and Nevis
Muhammed Opoku Gyamfi
Ghana
Andres Ramirez
Paraguay
Rukun Ipin
Tayal Tribe, Taiwan
Joseph W. Jatta
Gambia
Breana Antinette Hutchinson
St. Kitts and Nevis
Ahmed Yasin
Nigeria
Bakhtiyorova Gulrukhsor
Uzbekistan
Upendo Martin William
Tanzania
Do Phuong Huyen
Vietnam
BORIS LEONG XUAN ZHENG
Malaysia
Bakhtiyorova Gulnigor
Uzbekistan
Ahmed Gaber
Egypt
Ghazanfar Iqbal
Pakistan
Prisha Brijraj
South Africa
OUATTARA Ali
Burkina Faso
SDGs Solution Providers
Academic Delegates
Hsueh, Chen Hua
Asst. Prof.
Feng Chia University
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Meng-Shiang (Ryan) Lin
Associate Professor and Director of Department of Financial Technology Applications, School of Financial Technology, Ming Chuan University.
Bryan Tsai
Assistant Professor, Chihlee University of Technology
Youth Participants
Lee, Chia-Jui
Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School
Wei, Hong-Chan
Taipei Digital Experimental High School
Huang, Guan-Hao
National Taiwan University
Kuo, Yi-Chun
Taipei Kuei Shan School
Huang, Yu-Hsuan
VIS@betterworld lab
Huang, Jia-Chi
National Tainan Chia-Chi Senior High School
Liu, Tzu-Jin
Taipei Municipal Nan-Gang High School
Huang, Yun-Chieh
Yī Bǎi Tán Podcast
National Tsing Hua University
Yang, Rei-Teng
5in Experimental Education Institute
Huang, Shan
Let's ECHO Empowerment Association
Hang, Yi Ching
Taipei Municipal Zhongshan Girls High School
Yu, Yi Feng
Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School
Yang, Zi-Han
Taipei Municipal WanFang Senior High School
Wu, Yu-Han
Kouhsiung Municipal Hsin Chuang Senior High School
Lee, Han Yun
Kouhsiung Municipal Jhong Jheng Senior High School
Hsu. Wei-Shing
Taipei Municipal Chengyuan High School
Chien, Yu-Ting
New Taipei Municipal Ge Zhi Senior High School
Peng, Ai-Hsuan
New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School
Chen, Le-Erh
Taipei Municipal Yongchun Senior High School
Ou, You-Yu
Taipei Municipal Neihu High School
Chou, Ruei-Shiu
The Affiliated Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University
Lin, Li
Taipei Municipal Yongchun Senior High School
Hsieh, Shan-Hsuan
Taipei Municipal Chenggong High School
Chen Yun Chun
National Cheng Kung University
Chiang, Yu Chen
National Cheng Kung University
Yeh, Yu-Ling
New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School
Huang, Jing-Hao
New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School
Huang, Zhi-TIng
Taipei Municipal Yang Ming Senior High School
Huang, Hao-Ming
TSZ-SHIOU Senior High School
Huang, Chieh-Yin
TSZ-SHIOU Senior High School
Chiang, He-Ting
Homeschooler
Chang, Wei-Heng
Taichung City Municipal Taichung Second Senior High School
Hsieh, Chun-Ni
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Tsai, Bing-Shian
New Taipei Municipal Guang Fu senior high school
Lee, Yi-Chen
Shu-Guang Girls' Senior High School
Ma, Ru-Hui
The Affiliated High School of National Chengchi University
Li, Yi-Cheng
Chunan Senior High School
Chang, Yu-Sen
Yuteh Private International School
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Taoyuan Experimental Education Program
Chang, Ching-Pei
National Nanke International Experimental High School
