"Empower Your Future – Innovate, Lead & Change the World with ITS and the UN!"
Future Builders is a new programme, launching 2025, co-developed and co-delivered by the ITS Foundation and UNITAR. It builds on the successful Youth Ambassador Asia-Pacific Programme launched in 2021.
UN-Backed Impact – Gain certification from UNITAR (United Nations) while tackling real-world challenges like climate action, gender equality, and sustainable cities.
Build Tomorrow’s Skills – Master entrepreneurship, AI, critical thinking, and leadership through hands-on workshops and mentorship from global experts.
Launch Your Project – Develop a Capstone Project on the SDGs and pitch it to UN professionals—your idea could spark real change!
Global Network – Connect with like-minded peers across Asia-Pacific and learn from UN leaders, tech innovators, and social entrepreneurs.
Stand Out – Boost your university applications and résumé with a prestigious UN- certified programme focused on sustainability and innovation.
1-Week Intensive – Dive into a dynamic in-person experience in Hong Kong , packed with workshops, mentoring, and collaborative problem-solving.
Launchpad for Social Entrepreneurs
Your Capstone Project isn’t just for grades—it’s a blueprint for a real social
enterprise. Past teams have scaled their SDG solutions into startups (like a zero-
waste app or a EdTech platform).
Launchpad for Social Entrepreneurs
Learn how to monetize sustainability (yes, you can do good and make money).
Get mentorship on business models, grants, and pitching to investors.
From UN Pitch to Unicorn?
These projects will be backed YCI and mentored by relevant ITS experts —
(Imagine writing that in your IVY league and UCAS application.)
Want to build a business that changes the world?
The ITS/UN Future
Builders Programme teaches you how to turn SDG projects into real social
enterprises.
Key Programme Highlights:
Ready to inspire the next generation of leaders? Apply NOW
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