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.
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Highlights & Agenda
August 17, 2025
10:00 – 12:00 | Opening Ceremony & Global Youth Assembly
Commencing with distinguished keynote addresses, this session will introduce our keynote dignitaries and welcome youth representatives from around the world. A Sustainable Innovation Salon will follow—a high‑level dialogue on “Startups & Social Impact Investment for the SDGs,” setting the stage for collaborative action.
13:30 – 16:00 | Taiwan Solutions × Global Dialogue
Explore Taiwan’s most groundbreaking 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.
18:00 – 20:30 | Youth Sustainability Career Night
Join an evening dedicated to professional development and global networking. International youth professionals in Taiwan will share career‑building strategies and sector insights. Attendees can connect directly with corporate sustainability leaders and explore internship opportunities. A special segment by the East African Youth Forum will enrich the dialogue with broader global perspectives.
August 18, 2025
10:00 – 12:00 | 6‑Minute Impact Showcase
Sixty exceptional youth teams 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.
13:30 – 16:00 | Idea Hack Tank
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.
18:00 – 20:30 | Taipei Youth Declaration & Closing Ceremony
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.
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.
AGENDA
DAY 1
8/17
40-county 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
Youth Chairperson
Jack Huang (Taipei)
Enterprise Application Center Consultant / Data Analyst, UN-OICT
Startup Chairperson
Tina Huang
Director of Taipei Co-Space
National Youth Chairperson
Elvis Kilasara Frank (Tanzania)
Graduate student, Department of environmental engineering and management. National Taipei University of Technology.
Honorary Guests (inviting)
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Keynote speakers (inviting)
Allen H. Hu
Director, Net Zero Carbon Emissions & Corporate Sustainability Center, National Taipei University of Technology.
Erwin Arca Lizarondo
Social Innovation Lead,
Yunus Center AIT, Thailand
Sam Wang
Country Head of Commercial, Taiwan – AirAsia
Harry Hsu
CEO, The Icons
Advisor, SinoGlobe Finance UK
Yu I Chih
Mutahead Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer; SAP Employee Experience - Director, Center of Excellence.
Hsieh, Huan-Chi
Executive Vice President of UKL
Councilor Ma Jian
Member of the New Taipei City Council
Shu, Meng-Lan
Director of 《Guardians of our Planet》
Tanwen Wu
Founder, STar.T Language Platform
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TU, Chung Hsuan
Founder, Selvans Farm
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YZedtech Co., Ltd.
Hyoungmin Kim
Managing Director, Urban Youth Academy
Alvin Huang
ESG Project Manager, YouTooYoLong Social Enterprise Ltd.
Steering Committee
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
Vietnam
Vietnam
Philippines
Philippines
Japan
Japan
South Kore
South Korea
Kevrone Phipps
St. Kitts and Nevis
Muhammed Opoku Gyamfi
Ghana
Paraguay
Paraguay
Rukun Ipin
Tayal Tribe, Taiwan
Joseph W. Jatta
Gambia
Breana Antinette Hutchinson
St. Kitts and Nevis
Nigeria
Nigeria
Bakhtiyorova Gulrukhsor
Uzbekistan
Upendo Martin William
Tanzania
SDGs Solution Providers (inviting)
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.
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
Yang, Tsai-Yen
Ginling Girls' 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
Huang, Zhi-TIng
Taipei Municipal Yang Ming Senior High School
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