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Welcome to a new era. Asia Social Innovation Award 2021 2021: Futuremakers Assemble! gathers the first generation of Futuremakers and impact startup entrepreneurs across Asia to enact their daring visions for positive change and lead us towards a New Urban

You are a Futuremaker if you:

  • Embrace the future with creative fearlessness and relentless purpose
  • Cultivate knowledge and community networks leading to collaborative action 
  • Venture into uncharted territory with pioneering ideas and innovations 
  • Co-builder, shaper and advocate of Impact Valley – a reimagined ‘Silicon Valley’ for purpose-driven startups 

Address one of the following New Urban themes:

Lifestyle Urban

Reimagining new living and community models of the future
e.g) housing & space solutions, community economy 

Wellness City

Health and wellness innovations to improve the environment, personal and community wellbeing e.g) food tech, green solutions 

Future Talent

Nurturing inclusive talents with new growth opportunities (elderly, marginalized communities, youth etc.) e.g) diversified education models, innovative employment approaches


Hong Kong Programme:
Futuremaker Launchpad

A 6-month programme designed to foster personal growth, purpose leadership and collaborative action through a series of diverse curated experiences for 6 shortlisted local futuremakers from Hong Kong 

APPLY NOW

Complete the application form and submit to Ms. Hazel Luen at [email protected]

What to expect

Futuremaker launchpad (Jun – Nov 2021) 

  • Purpose leadership retreat on exploring self-identity, connection with our surroundings and the world  
  • Experimenting, prototyping and piloting new collaborations: Social innovation experiences to broaden exposure, enhance creativity and facilitate multi-sector collaborations to scale individual and project impact
  • Regional perspectives and knowledge hub: co-learning and exchange with A.S.I.A regional community of alumni startups and partners

Final Showcase (Nov / Dec) 

  • A celebration and showcase of collaborative innovation and new possibilities for a New Urban future developed from the launchpad programme by Hong Kong futuremakers. Futuremakers will be invited to champion their New Urban vision, deliver a creative pitch on their collaborative pilot project and share leadership learnings  
  • Futuremaker of the Year Award (HK$ 100,000 cash prize) will be presented to one of the Local Futuremakers for his/her outstanding participation throughout the A.S.I.A programme and role in advocating for a New Urban vision

Eligibility

  • Founding member of a local startup primarily based in Hong Kong
  • Demonstrates collaborative leadership and creative resilience
  • Startup or solution in pilot stage (< 2 year) and ready for collaboration 
  • Solution demonstrates a vision to reimagine a New Urban (Wellness, Lifestyle Urban and Future Talent)

Timeline 

Application period: 31 Mar – 30 Apr 2021

Application Deadline: 30 Apr 2021

Announcement of 6 shortlisted entrepreneurs: 15 May 2021 

Futuremaker launchpad: Jun – Oct 2021

Final Showcase: Nov / Dec 2021 (TBC)


Regional Programme:
Futuremaker Launchpad

6 A.S.I.A alumni will be selected to further their New Urban vision by building thought leadership through access to a series of public speaking opportunities, regional and media exposure and co-learning with Hong Kong local startups

What to expect 

  • Share your New Urban vision with an extensive regional community of impact investors, corporates and ecosystem enablers 
  • Gain public / media exposure and access to selected A.S.I.A events  
  • Opportunity to mentor and nurture young entrepreneurs in Hong Kong
  • Cross-regional exchange with ASIA alumni and partners
  • Networking opportunities and access to resources 

Eligibility 

  •  An A.S.I.A 2008 – 2020 Alumni with an active startup or project 
  • Commitment to champion New Urban visions through lined up public speaking opportunities, campaigns and co-learning / mentorship for local Hong Kong futuremakers  
  • Demonstrates collaborative and action-oriented leadership
  • Active community engagement and participation in movement building 
  • Global perspectives and regional influence

Timeline 

Application period: 31 Mar – 23 Apr 2021

Application Deadline: 23 Apr 2021

Announcement of 6 shortlisted entrepreneurs: 15 May 2021 

Futuremaker launchpad: Jun – Oct 2021

Final Showcase: Nov / Dec 2021 (TBC)



  • A flagship social startup competition inspiring collective action in tackling urban challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, launched by Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk) in 2008.
    亞洲社企創新獎(ASIA)由香港社會創投基金(SVhk)主辦,是首個亞洲性社會初創企業創新比賽,於2008年起致力啟發大眾共同改善社會問題。

  • Social Ventures Hong Kong 香港社會創投基金
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    九龍灣宏遠街1號一號九龍15樓01室

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