Fully Funded Innovation Programme 2019 is all set set to be run. Young Sustainable Impact Southeast Asia (YSI Southeast Asia) is organizing this programme. This 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). It specializes in forging strong regional teams and supporting them during their initial phases of running an impact company. By pushing the frontiers of online working, it brings together youths from across Southeast Asia to unite in their efforts to creating viable startups addressing pressing issues in the world.

Eligibility

• 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

Benefits from the Programme

• Fully Funded 5 Month Innovation Programme
• An opportunity to work with driven team members from across Southeast Asia
• Introduction to the latest development in the space so that you get access to the best
• Fully funded trip to Singapore for 10 days and a chance to participate in workshops and explore the country
• Guidance and wisdom from a network of domain experts and experienced mentors to help you along your innovation journey

Contributions Required for the Programme

• Dedication of around 15-25 hours a week to the programme between February 2019 and July 2019, and continuation of working on the start-up after the programme has ended
• Willingness and passion to learn and work in a team
• Ability to work online with a team from all over SEA