Grab the Chance to Visit New Zealand! An Open Opportunity for Social Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders from Southeast Asia! Deadline: 30 June 2017

The Asia New Zealand Foundation and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, offers up to eight young social entrepreneurs and business leaders from Southeast Asia the chance to visit New Zealand.

This opportunity is part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI), a key part of the New Zealand Government’s ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) strategy.

The initiative was created to strengthen links between entrepreneurs and business leaders in Southeast Asia and in New Zealand.

Benefits

• The Asia New Zealand Foundation will fund the costs of successful applicants, including a return economy airfare, domestic transport, accommodation and insurance, as well as most meals and miscellaneous expenses.
• During the trip, applicants will:
  • learn about the New Zealand business environment, specifically with regard to social enterprise
  • meet and network with social entrepreneurs and business leaders in New Zealand to build relevant connections and networks
  • explore opportunities to increase ethical trade between New Zealand and Southeast Asia
  • interact with the Asia New Zealand Foundation Leadership Network, a network of New Zealand’s top young leaders
  • take time to understand the culture of New Zealand
  • attend global event, the Social Enterprise World Forum in Christchurch

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be:
  • aged under 40
  • able to demonstrate leadership in their field and of sufficient English language ability
  • an entrepreneur or business leader at CEO or senior management level from one of the ten ASEAN nations
  • work in or lead a social enterprise
• Outstanding start-up entrepreneurs or emerging entrepreneurs will also be considered. No knowledge or experience of New Zealand is required.
• Applicants must:
  • be based in and have citizenship of one of the ten ASEAN member countries
  • be interested in connecting with equivalents from other countries and exploring international business opportunities
  • be confident public speakers willing to engage in dialogue with entrepreneurs from other countries
  • be willing to contribute to the relationship between New Zealand and ASEAN

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.

Eligible Countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei.

For more information, please visit Asia New Zealand Foundation.