Refill and reuse systems are among the most effective ways to reduce plastic waste at source, and local pilots in Metro Manila have already demonstrated their feasibility and impact in community settings—evidence that small, repeated actions can add up to large-scale waste reduction.

Refill Plus promotes a low-waste lifestyle by encouraging sustainable practices within the community, reinforcing Ateneo’s commitment to social impact and environmental sustainability.

Halo-Halo Bites 2025 — A design thinking convention co-hosted by the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO). The event focuses on humanity-centered innovations and real-world solutions, featuring design thinking talks, workshops, and networking to bring together innovators, startups, businesses, and government.

A flagship gathering at the Laguna Campus to celebrate its designation as a Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) economic zone. The festival brings together researchers, students, industry leaders, and policymakers for exhibitions, workshops, and networking sessions, underscoring DLSU’s role as a driver of national innovation and industry collaboration.

Gear Talent Hackathon – A high-impact innovation challenge connecting students with industry to co-create socially meaningful solutions

As an online IP marketplace, the Tech Portal showcases over 190 technologies from NTU which connects companies, investors and budding entrepreneurs with NTU's portfolio of cutting -edge technologies that are ready for licensing.

DYNAMIC Project – The “DYNAMIC” project is NICC’s flagship youth innovation initiative in agri-tech. Supported by KOICA, it provides hands-on entrepreneurship training to Cambodian students and entrepreneurs in rural areas. The program is part of a broader vision to expand NICC’s influence across multiple provinces and sectors.

Startup Demo Day is ITB’s high-profile showcase event for startups in the PRIME STeP acceleration program. The event brings together startups, investors, government stakeholders, and regional partners to witness the outcomes of months of incubation. Demo Day positions ITB at the center of Indonesia’s innovation ecosystem and catalyzes the commercialization of university-based deep tech.

A national-level showcase and competition that brings together startups, researchers, and industry leaders to present groundbreaking technologies and services. Held annually, the event emphasizes innovation, public engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, serving as a key platform to highlight university-led impact across science and society.

Universiti Malaya Synergy of Research, Innovation & Industry – brings together academia, industry, and government to showcase cutting-edge inventions through INNOVEX and facilitate postgraduate research exchange via INTERACT. Held annually, this event strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerates real-world impact.

A National-scale program that connects startups, investors, and academia to accelerate AI adoption. Through bootcamps, ideation sessions, and innovation showcases, the initiative fosters a pipeline of AI-driven startups addressing local and global challenges.

SMU hosts the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, a biennial deep‑tech startup challenge that offers a global platform for student founders and more than S$2.5 million in prizes. The competition connects participants with investors and mentors and encourages innovations that address sustainability and urban challenges. 

Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference, an annual event that celebrates Vietnam Science and Technology Day. The conference highlighted strategic partnerships, announced new research centers, and reinforced VNU’s leadership role in shaping national innovation policy. It also underscored the university’s mission to accelerate socio-economic growth through deep academia-industry-government collaboration.

The Port63 Challenge is a signature program under NTU’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship portfolio that empowers students through hands-on, challenge-based learning.

RSP South Halal Gateway – PSU’s signature initiative that promotes halal innovation through science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through creative halal solutions, training programs, and international linkages, the initiative contributes to building a globally recognized halal innovation ecosystem.

The Innovation Challenge is UGM’s core student startup incubator, offering mentorship, industry exposure, and prototype funding. The university also facilitates access to investor networks, certified programs, and regional R&D partnerships, strengthening Indonesia’s position in the Southeast Asian innovation ecosystem.

PIER71™ (Port Innovation Ecosystem Reimagined at BLOCK71) is a joint initiative between NUS and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. It serves as a catalyst for maritime innovation through its annual Smart Port Challenge, which invites global startups to co-develop solutions for the shipping and logistics sectors.

SMU hosts the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition, a biennial deep‑tech startup challenge that offers a global platform for student founders and more than S$2.5 million in prizes. The competition connects participants with investors and mentors and encourages innovations that address sustainability and urban challenges. 

A matchmaking event where researchers and entrepreneurs pitch technologies to potential business partners. Think of it as “Tinder for Tech,” designed to bridge the gap between academic innovation and industry application. This initiative exemplifies Chulalongkorn’s emphasis on practical, scalable impact and inter-sectoral collaboration to drive national and regional innovation.

Bach Khoa Innovation (BKI) is an annual entrepreneurship and innovation competition organised by Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) since 2018.