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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:
- Validate problems, not just imagine solutions.
- Create resilient, viable business models around their ideas.
- Think in financial, social, and ecological terms—simultaneously.
- Prepare for entrepreneurship in volatile geopolitical and economic realities.
Funding Sources
Public & International Grant Funding
Earned income allowed for project management and facilitation (typically 10–30%).
Applicable funders:
India
- Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog)
- DST-INSPIRE Program
- CSR Grants under Companies Act
- UNICEF India Youth Challenge
- ICICI Foundation, Tata Trusts
Asia (Regional)
- ADB's Youth for Asia Program
- ASEAN Foundation Grants
- UNESCO Bangkok Education Grants
- Temasek Foundation (Singapore)
UAE / Dubai
- Dubai Future Foundation
- Dubai Cares (Innovation Challenge Track)
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Youth Entrepreneurship
- Expo Live Innovation Impact Grant
- 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:
- Expert mentorship (including Big 4 support)
- Business and impact modeling tools
- Real-world exposure through demo days
- 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
Dear School Principal / Activity Coordinator, We are delighted to invite your institution to participate in the upcoming Voices of Impact: Youth Dialogue for Sustainability & Innovation, hosted by SKI Asia Dubai as part of its flagship launch programs for 2025.
📅 Event Date: July 2025 📍 Location: Dubai Knowledge Park (Tentative) 🎤 Format: TED-style youth talks, innovation sparks, roundtable mentor circles 🎯 Audience: Secondary school students (ages 14–18), educators, climate influencers, innovation leaders
This event serves as a platform to engage forward-thinking students around the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), green innovation, and impact entrepreneurship. It is also the curtain-raiser for our flagship program – *School to Startup: SKI Impact Challenge 2025.* Participating schools will: - Nominate up to 10 students to attend the forum - Be eligible to nominate 1–2 student speakers (optional) - Receive exclusive early access to the 2025 School to Startup Challenge
To confirm your school’s participation, please register at: www.skiasia.org/voicesofimpact/register For speaker nominations or partnership inquiries, contact us at: programs@skiasia.org We look forward to your presence as we launch a movement to elevate youth-led sustainability across the UAE and MENA region. Warm regards, SKI Asia Dubai Secretariat www.skiasia.org | @skiasia.global
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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.
Popular
Sustainability Awareness Workshops
Learn through interactive and practical sessions.
Engaging with local issues
Hands-on learning approach
Suitable for all ages
Popular
Youth Engagement Programs
Empowering youth towards a greener tomorrow.
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.
Popular
Governance in Motion Model
Modern frameworks for sustainable governance.
Focus on real-time action
Integrates policies effectively
Flexible for Indian contexts
Popular
Intra-Country Collaboration Framework
Enhance cooperation across regions and sectors.
Engages young changemakers
Builds consensus widely
Supports scalable efforts
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
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.
Enroll
Join workshops or programs
Engage
Participate actively
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.
Strong Academic Partnerships
Collaborates with premier institutes like IIM Lucknow for top-tier accelerator programs.
Youth-Centric Initiatives
Empowers young leaders through voice and impact challenges on sustainability.
Intra-Country Governance Model
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
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