The Importance of the Asia-Pacific region


We view the Asia Pacific region as a key pillar of American leadership, diplomacy, and scientific cooperation, and as a vital platform for the prosperity, peace, and security of this and future generations. We fulfill this mission by empowering science and technology innovators around the world, and have worked to uplift Asia Pacific innovators since our founding. From rural pollution solutions in Malaysia to ocean health in Indonesia, GIST has centered innovators who are finding ways to build the innovation of tomorrow on the frontlines of where global challenges are meeting local communities. 

Learn more about the key role of innovation in Asia as a cornerstone of the GIST mission, and join us as we work to elevate and empower the global Asia-Pacific innovators at the forefront of building economic health and prosperity for today and for future generations. 

 

Upcoming Asia-Pacific Events

April - May
06 - 18
Innovates Thailand | Application Period
May - June
01 - 07
CATALYST ASIA-PACIFIC | Seattle 2023 Application Period

Our Impact

Asia Pacific Innovation is more important than ever. GIST's number prove our continuing commitment to supporting this dynamic region. 

$75k

Awarded to APEC women innovators in 2022

18+

Innovator trainings & competitions

10+

GIST Innovation Hubs supporting innovators

29+

Different countries and unique emerging economies supported

Supporting Innovation Hubs Throughout Asia-Pacific

GIST Innovation Hubs are our partners on the ground, providing innovation support from within entrepreneurs own communities. We are proud to work with these leading organizations that are shaping the future of this region.

Learn more about GIST Innovation Hubs


GIST Asia-Pacific Innovators
 

Learn more about the entrepreneurs we've supported who are building the future of this region.

Rafeah Mustafa Kamal & Rahinah Ibrahim, Oceanori | Malaysia

OceaNori has created an independent sewage treatment plant for rural communities that do not have centralized sewage collection and treatment. The treatment plant is one of the smallest on the market, easily transportable by boat, can fit underneath the toilets of rural water-based communities and treats sewage to meet the specs of Malaysia’s National Water Services Commission.

Mark Jamer, Rise Rural Philippines | Philippines

Our team, Rise Rural Philippines, is a social enterprise that helps address health inequity in rural areas in the Philippines through our innovation called Araw- Kalinga Box. Araw-Kalinga Box is a solar-powered medical box that helps medical professionals in off-grid areas provide healthcare services.

Trang Pham Thi Nhu, BrainAnalytics | Vietnam

Brain Analytics is a software to detect Alzheimer's disease early and accurately. It applies ensemble learning using traditional machine learning and deep neural network to analyze MRI brain images.

Nadea Nabilla, Azura Indonesia | Indonesia

Azura Indonesia is a social enterprise that provides an electric propulsion system for small boats, called MantaOne.

MantaOne is a modular product that can easily adapt t oany island. When users shift from a combustion engine to MantaOne, their running cost and carbon footprint are both reduced by approximately 70%.

Jay Arneil Gajudo, Galansiyang | Philippines

Galansiyang is a forestry support services startup that aims to help the mining industry speed up the process of mine rehabilitation by providing them with drone and IoT technology to automate forestry, including aerial seeding for reforestation and forest monitoring.

 

Asia Pacific | Resources

 

Take a deep dive into this exciting region with our latest articles and learn more about the essential trends, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems shaping the future of innovation throughout the Asia-Pacific!

Women Making an Impact

A new model of women-led entrepreneurship is emerging throughout the Asia Pacific

Across the Pacific, Innovation Rises

How the GIST Initiative is helping to build the future of this global ecosystem

The Future of Pacific Innovation

From Asia to Latin America, for these economies the best is yet to come.

Bhutan: A Country That Will Change the World

A country that will change the world.

Walking the Talk and the Legacy of Women Innovators

a Q&A with Rahinah Ibrahim of Oceanori

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