PEOPLE First: From CUHK Research to Social Innovation for Mental Wellbeing
FREE event
Designing our 100-Year Life
FREE event
As life expectancy rises globally, the possibility of a 100-year life is becoming a reality for many-especially in the rapidly aging societies of the Asia Pacific region.
Join us at “Design Our 100-Year Life. We’ll begin by showcasing innovative solutions transforming long life in the region, followed by small group discussions where participants can share personal challenges and brainstorm solutions for leading healthy, meaningful and connected lives. The event concludes with a networking session, offering you the chance to connect with like-minded innovators passionate about shaping the future of longevity.
Whether you’re interested in social impact, longevity, or new ways of living, this is your opportunity to collaborate and spark ideas for a thriving, super-aged society.
Applying a Gender Lens to Impact Measurement: Practical Methods for Social Enterprises
NTD 200 per person
Building a venture runway: from impact idea to investment and thriving in the first five years
FREE event
Explore how Scotland is building a powerful end-to-end runway for impact ventures from idea to investment and beyond. Created by The Challenges Group to drive global impact, The Ventures Lab provides an innovative model to support high-growth potential, purpose-led enterprises guiding them from early-stage idea through launch and growth, to investment readiness and scaling. We provide the tools, partnerships, funding strategies and pooled services that help ventures succeed. Hear directly from Scottish entrepreneurs on their journeys and join a panel of international stakeholders to explore how cross-border collaboration can strengthen the global impact economy.
PLANET in Practice: Sustainability Through CUHK Research, Humanities and Green Innovation
The ticket includes admission to the event, with refreshments provided.
How can universities drive real change for a more sustainable planet? This session features CUHK academics who have transformed academic knowledge into public engagement and social innovation — from salt-tolerant soybeans and green enzyme technologies to cultural reflections on waste. Joining them are Taiwan-based social innovators who will share their impactful work in design and agriculture to advance environmental sustainability. Aligned with the SEWF25 theme – PLANET, this cross-disciplinary dialogue explores how sustainability can emerge at the intersection of biotechnology, cultural studies and eco- social entrepreneurship, inspiring new collaborations across academia, social enterprises and the green economy.
Exploring regional/global collaborations for social innovations from Thailand
Includes complimentary soft drink
Empowering Indigenous futures: From First Nations Economics in Australia to Tagbanua Indigenous Tribe in Palawan (Philippines) to Seediq tribes in Taiwan
FREE event
The Living Bamboo Architecture project in Palawan empowers the Tagbanua tribe through eco-tourism, combining green energy, clean water and education to protect culture and marine ecosystems. In Taichung, the Plahan Symbiosis Care Labor Cooperative fosters ageing in place and inclusive wellbeing for Indigenous elders via an all-in-one care model. Nantou’s Green Birth Farm, run by the Seediq tribe, promotes eco-friendly tourism in harmony with nature. In Australia, First Nations Economics pioneered a state budget prioritisation process, securing record Aboriginal-targeted investment and demonstrated the cultural, ecological and economic value of Aboriginal-led land and water management programmes through community-based governance. Join this event to share, learn and connect.
Harvesting ideas to build support for food and agri innovators
FREE event
How does Taiwan's social enterprise ecosystem support vulnerable and marginalised groups by transforming the food and agriculture systems?
Join IKEA Social Entrepreneurship, IKEA Taiwan and Social Enterprise Insights for an interactive, workshop-style session to explore opportunities, surface challenges and gather insights that will shape how we support social enterprises — through a new accelerator programme and beyond.
If you're a funder, entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, support organisation, or policymaker working in impact, food or agriculture then we want your voice in the room. Help us build a deeper understanding of what’s needed to grow a stronger, more resilient social enterprise landscape in Taiwan.
Sustainable Gateways: Connecting Taiwan, ASEAN and beyond for Impact
FREE event
Join Catalyst Now for a free SEWF25 fringe event exploring how aviation and cross-border collaboration can drive social innovation, ESG leadership and inclusive growth across Taiwan, ASEAN and beyond. The morning program includes a keynote, panel and interactive roundtables with regional leaders.
Beyond the blueprint: Grassroots lessons from Malaysia’s social enterprise movement
FREE event
Social Innovation Lab Open Day
FREE event
Recipe for designing a meaningful, practical and impactful ecosystem development program for entrepreneurs
FREE event
Across the globe, entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs) are constantly experimenting, learning and iterating to create programmes that are not only impactful, but also practical and meaningful for their entrepreneurial communities. But what does it really take to design an entrepreneur support programme that delivers real value - and attracts the right participants and partners?
This interactive fringe event, hosted by the Impact Hub Network and Impact Hub Asia Pacific, brings together leaders from intermediaries and entrepreneur support organisations (ESOs) who are designing and delivering incubation, acceleration programes, or else enterprise support initiatives. Through case-based learning and interactive workshops, we’ll unpack what the key ingredients are to a support program work - and how we can better communicate our impact to attract more funders or partners to be engaged.
Social innovation doesn’t only take place at global forums - it’s happening all around us, every day. As part of the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), the Social Innovation Hub is excited to present a series of Fringe Programmes that showcase the creativity and impact of Taiwan’s social innovators. Join us to explore fresh ideas, inspiring stories and collaborative opportunities: Circular Economy Workshop, Pop-up Market, Bilingual Social Innovation Pulse Tour, Diverse Education Universe, Lightning Talks, Industry Foresight Lounge.