The ASEAN China India Youth Leadership Summit (ACIYLS 2025)

The ASEAN China India Youth Leadership Summit is a regional programme for young changemakers from ASEAN, China, and India. It includes a national Startathon, masterclasses, and team challenges, culminating in a regional summit with mentorship, training, and pitching to experts. Finalists receive a fully funded trip to the regional summit and seed funding prizes for winning teams.

Masterclasses on sustainability and innovation; project mentorship and cross-cultural teamwork; fully funded trip to the regional summit for finalists; seed funding prizes; long-term alumni network.

Open to youth aged 18–25 from ASEAN countries, China, or India.

Form a team of five; register through your country's Startathon portal; complete online learning modules and submit the proposed solution; national winners advance to the regional summit for final pitching.