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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 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.

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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.

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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

  • The Taipei Youth Declaration: A multilingual relay reading by youth delegates from over 40 countries, capturing shared commitments to sustainability, inclusion, and action.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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Meet the Forum Leaders

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Academic Chairperson

Chen, Wang-Kun

Chief director of SCSR(Supply Chain & Sustainability Research) Journal

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Startup Chairperson

Tina Huang

Director of Taipei Co-Space

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Youth Chairperson

Jack Huang (Taipei)

Enterprise Application Center Consultant / Data Analyst, UN-OICT

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National Youth Chairperson

Elvis Kilasara Frank (Tanzania)

Graduate student, Department of environmental engineering and management. National Taipei University of Technology.

Keynote speakers

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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.

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Erwin Arca Lizarondo

Social Innovation Lead,Yunus Center AIT, Thailand

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Li Su

Communications Professional, currently employed by a U.S.-based tech firm

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吳丹文 Tanwen Wu

Founder, STar.T Language Platform

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Hyoungmin Kim

​Managing Director, Urban Youth Academy

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Dale Neal

Myogai 

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Vincent Wang

Board Memeber and Director of International Collaboration
Alliance for Coding Education

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劉斯恩 Ciny Liu

Executive Director,

International Digital Nomads Alliance 

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葉詠心 Coco Yap

Business Development Representative, SurveyCake

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 Boris Leong

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王健智 Rath Wang

Partnerships Manager, Talent Taiwan

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Elias Ek

Enspyre

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Yu I Chih

Mutahead Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer; SAP Employee Experience - Director, Center of Excellence.

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Honorary Guests

Idea Hack Tank Experts

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Yu I Chih

Mutahead Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer; SAP Employee Experience - Director, Center of Excellence.

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張贊煜 Chong Zan Yu

Business Development Manager, Turing Space

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Steven Chang

Vice President of Berry Co., Ltd

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Enspyre

Steering Committee

National Delegates

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Helena Waszak

Poland

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Ethiopia

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Egypt

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Christina Jean Louis

Haiti

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Athawit Buahong

Thailand

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Andrea Maria Aguilera Zelaya

Honduras

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Anthony Jeseněk

Czech Republic

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R.O.C

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Yogi Purna Rahardjo

Indonesia

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Ramaraj Rajeswaran

India

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Jawad Ahmad

Pakistan

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Myanmar

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Tanzania

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Kimanzi Margaret Wanjiru

Kenya

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Ecuador

Dani Faveur

Dani Faveur

Burundi

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

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Ahmed Muhammad Yasin

Nigeria

Nepal

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Nepal

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Lai Huynh Thanh Truc

Vietnam

Philippines

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Japan

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South Korea

South Kore

South Korea

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Kevrone Phipps

St. Kitts and Nevis

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Muhammed Opoku Gyamfi

Ghana

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Andres Ramirez

Paraguay

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Rukun Ipin 

Tayal Tribe, Taiwan

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Joseph W. Jatta

Gambia

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Breana Antinette Hutchinson

St. Kitts and Nevis

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Ahmed Yasin

Nigeria

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Bakhtiyorova Gulrukhsor

Uzbekistan

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Upendo Martin William

Tanzania

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Do Phuong Huyen

Vietnam

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BORIS LEONG XUAN ZHENG

Malaysia

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Bakhtiyorova Gulnigor

Uzbekistan

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Ahmed Gaber

Egypt

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 Ghazanfar Iqbal

Pakistan

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Prisha Brijraj

South Africa

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OUATTARA Ali

Burkina Faso

SDGs Solution Providers

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Academic Delegates

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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.

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Bryan Tsai

Assistant Professor, Chihlee University of Technology

Youth Participants

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Lee, Chia-Jui

Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School

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Wei, Hong-Chan

Taipei Digital Experimental High School

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Huang, Guan-Hao

National Taiwan University

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Kuo, Yi-Chun

Taipei Kuei Shan School

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Huang, Yu-Hsuan

VIS@betterworld lab

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Huang, Jia-Chi

National Tainan Chia-Chi Senior High School

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Liu, Tzu-Jin

Taipei Municipal Nan-Gang High School

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Huang, Yun-Chieh

​Yī Bǎi Tán Podcast

National Tsing Hua University 

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Yang, Rei-Teng

5in Experimental Education Institute

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Huang, Shan

Let's ECHO Empowerment Association

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Hang, Yi Ching

Taipei Municipal Zhongshan Girls High School

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Yu, Yi Feng

Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School

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Yang, Zi-Han

Taipei Municipal WanFang Senior High School

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Wu, Yu-Han

Kouhsiung Municipal Hsin Chuang Senior High School

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Lee, Han Yun

Kouhsiung Municipal Jhong Jheng Senior High School

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Hsu. Wei-Shing

Taipei Municipal Chengyuan High School

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Chien, Yu-Ting

New Taipei Municipal Ge Zhi Senior High School

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Peng, Ai-Hsuan

New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School

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Chen, Le-Erh

Taipei Municipal Yongchun Senior High School

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Ou, You-Yu

Taipei Municipal Neihu High School

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Chou, Ruei-Shiu

The Affiliated Senior High School of National Chung Hsing University

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Lin, Li

Taipei Municipal Yongchun Senior High School

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Hsieh, Shan-Hsuan

Taipei Municipal Chenggong High School

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Chen Yun Chun

National Cheng Kung University

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Chiang, Yu Chen

National Cheng Kung University

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Yeh, Yu-Ling

New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School

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Huang, Jing-Hao

New Taipei Municipal Hsinchuang Senior High School

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Huang, Zhi-TIng

Taipei Municipal Yang Ming Senior High School

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Huang, Hao-Ming

TSZ-SHIOU Senior High School

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Huang, Chieh-Yin

TSZ-SHIOU Senior High School

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Chiang, He-Ting

Homeschooler

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Chang, Wei-Heng

Taichung City Municipal Taichung Second Senior High School

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Hsieh, Chun-Ni

Simon Fraser University, Canada

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Tsai, Bing-Shian

New Taipei Municipal Guang Fu senior high school

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Lee, Yi-Chen

Shu-Guang Girls' Senior High School

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Ma, Ru-Hui

The Affiliated High School of National Chengchi University

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Li, Yi-Cheng

Chunan Senior High School

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Chang, Yu-Sen

Yuteh Private International School

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Taoyuan Experimental Education Program

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Chang, Ching-Pei

National Nanke International Experimental High School

Guiding Organization

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