Leading Sustainability Change

Empowering communities with education, collaboration, and innovative startup support to drive sustainable progress in India.

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SKIAsia: School to Startup Impact Challenge

From Ideas to Impact. From Students to Founders. Beyond Sustainability.

Welcome Message

Welcome to the SKIAsia: School to Startup Impact Challenge—a dynamic, region-wide educational initiative designed to empower school students across Asia and the MENA region to become young entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, and global change agents. Through a structured, five-phase challenge model, students are guided from idea conception to venture creation. Our program blends sustainability thinking with entrepreneurial action—equipping the next generation with the business acumen, creativity, and resilience to develop revenue-generating, SDG-aligned enterprises that can withstand the forces of global change. We don't just nurture ideas. We build businesses that create impact—and last. This is not just sustainability. This is beyond sustainability. This is the future of impact entrepreneurship—starting from school.

SKIAsia: School to Startup Impact Challenge

From Ideas to Impact. From Students to Founders. Beyond Sustainability.

"Beyond Sustainability" – Our Model

We believe in a future where sustainability is not the ceiling, but the floor. We coach students to:

  1. Validate problems, not just imagine solutions.
  2. Create resilient, viable business models around their ideas.
  3. Think in financial, social, and ecological terms—simultaneously.
  4. Prepare for entrepreneurship in volatile geopolitical and economic realities.

Funding Sources

Public & International Grant Funding

Applicable funders:

India

  1. Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog)
  2. DST-INSPIRE Program
  3. CSR Grants under Companies Act
  4. UNICEF India Youth Challenge
  5. ICICI Foundation, Tata Trusts


Asia (Regional)

  1. ADB's Youth for Asia Program
  2. ASEAN Foundation Grants
  3. UNESCO Bangkok Education Grants
  4. Temasek Foundation (Singapore)


UAE / Dubai

  1. Dubai Future Foundation
  2. Dubai Cares (Innovation Challenge Track)
  3. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Youth Entrepreneurship
  4. Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant
  5. Youth x Hub Programs


Sustainability Leaders

We inspire sustainable growth through education, collaboration, and youth impact programs across Asia.

Mission

To launch a cohort-based innovation challenge that transforms school teams into purpose-driven founders by offering:

  1. Expert mentorship (including Big 4 support)
  2. Business and impact modeling tools
  3. Real-world exposure through demo days
  4. Post-program incubation and startup launch support

The challenge fosters ideas that not only serve the SDGs—but become sustainable, revenue-generating ventures that create lasting societal value.

Vision

To empower school students across Asia, the UAE, and the MENA region to transform their impactful ideas into viable, scalable solutions through a challenge-based learning experience rooted in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Values

Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Impact

Measuring Our Impact

Sustainablity Knowledge Initiative Asia fosters sustainability through education and collaborative programs enriching Indian communities.

100+

School Reached

1000+

Students Involved

500+

Impact Ideas

200+

Pitches Delivered

50+

Startups Incubated

40%

Girls in Tech & Green Innovation

Official School Invitation – Voices of Impact Forum 2025

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Explore Our Programs Today

Discover our diverse sustainability initiatives and how they positively impact communities.

Education Initiatives

Governance and Collaboration

Startup Acceleration Programs

Education Initiatives

Discover modules to boost sustainability knowledge.

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Sustainability Awareness Workshops

Learn through interactive and practical sessions.

Engaging with local issues

Hands-on learning approach

Suitable for all ages

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Youth Engagement Programs

Empowering youth towards a greener tomorrow. Forging future leaders of sustainable impact through entrepreneurship

Engages young changemakers

Includes leadership training

Builds community ties

Impact Challenge Events

Participate to solve real sustainability problems.

Competitive and engaging

Teamwork based challenges

Real-world problem focus

Online Sustainability Courses

Learn sustainability anytime, anywhere online.

Access from home or work

Courses by experts

Certification provided

Governance and Collaboration

Strengthen policies and partnerships effectively.

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Governance in Motion Model

SDG uplift through joint governance

Projects measurable SDG improvements

Aligns funding and organizations

Converts governance into impact

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Alignment/Presence Nexus Model

Strategic SDG partnership scoring tool

Quantifies bilateral collaboration potential

Aligns institutions across shared priorities

Supports data-driven SDG action

Policy Advocacy Workshops

Train to influence and shape policies locally.

Develop advocacy skills

Gain policy knowledge

Engage in active dialogue

Stakeholder Engagement Forums

Forums for dialogue to drive sustainable action.

Encourages inclusive talks

Facilitates decisions

Builds partnerships

Startup Acceleration Programs

Accelerate growth of green innovators fast.

Popular

Accelerator Program with IIM Lucknow

Join the premier program for startups success.

Mentorship by experts

Funding opportunities

Focused on sustainability

Popular

Mentorship Sessions

Personalized guidance to scale startups higher.

One-on-one sessions

Customized strategies

Growth oriented

Pitching Events

Showcase innovations to investors and partners.

Connects startups to funds

Enhances public exposure

Real-time feedback

Networking Opportunities

Build crucial connections within the sector.

Expand professional network

Foster collaborations

Share growth chances

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The voices of impact

Per Students entry fees 12£

Governance Activism for today’s challenges

Additional Services

Our value-added services complement our core programs, offering customized support and engagement to maximize sustainability impact.

Policy Research

Providing in-depth analysis to guide sustainable policy-making and practices in India.

Tailored Trainings

Offering bespoke training modules to meet unique organizational sustainability needs.

Reporting Help

Assisting organizations in preparing accurate and impactful sustainability reports.

Outreach Initiatives

Engaging local communities to raise awareness and promote sustainable practices.

Our Approach

Access our sustainability initiatives in three simple steps designed for maximum impact and easy participation.

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Enroll

Join workshops or programs

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Engage

Participate actively

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Impact

Create sustainable change

Driving Sustainable Change with Impact and Innovation

SKI Asia offers unique education and accelerator programs focused on youth and UN goals, fostering real-world sustainability impact.

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Strong Academic Partnerships

Collaborates with premier institutes like IIM Lucknow for top-tier accelerator programs.

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Youth-Centric Initiatives

Empowers young leaders through voice and impact challenges on sustainability.

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Bi-lateral and Multi-lateral Global Governance Collaboration

Innovates collaboration frameworks aligned with UN sustainability objectives.

Customer Satisfaction Speaks

Our clients' positive reviews highlight the strong impact and trust in our sustainability initiatives.

Insightful workshops that truly empower youth for climate action.

Rajesh Kumar

Great mentorship that helped our startup grow sustainably.

Priya Patel

Effective policy workshops fostering collaborative governance.

Rohan Mehta

Excellent community programs that make real impact locally.

Sneha Gupta

Contact Us

Reach out for inquiries or support. We prioritize quick responses and are committed to your satisfaction.

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Email

partnerships@skiasia.org