Call for Papers for the 2026 Asia-Pacific Youth Entrepreneurship Paper Competition
To delve into the challenges faced by contemporary youth entrepreneurship, grasp its development trends, and encourage young people to explore entrepreneurship from an academic perspective, the “2026 Asia-Pacific Youth Entrepreneurship Paper Competition,” hosted by the Youth Entrepreneurship Committee of the Asia-Pacific Youth Development Association and co-organized by the Asian Business Research Institute and China Brand Times, is now officially launched. We sincerely invite young people from all walks of life in the Asia-Pacific region to submit their entries. Details are as follows:
I. Purpose of the Activity
Through paper collection and research, this competition aims to systematically analyze the current situation, difficulties, and trends of contemporary youth entrepreneurship, gather the wisdom of young people to provide theoretical reference for entrepreneurial practice, and simultaneously stimulate young people’s enthusiasm for research in the field of entrepreneurship, enhancing their sense of participation and practical abilities.
II. Participants
- Secondary School Group: Current students (F1 to F6)
- Open Group: Young entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and related professionals aged 19 to 55 from the Asia-Pacific region
III. Paper Requirements
- Content Direction: Research should focus on the following five themes; titles are open to self-selection:
- New Productivity Driving Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Theme 1: Research on the Path and Risks of AI Light Applications Empowering Youth Micro-Entrepreneurship—Taking Local Life/Cultural and Creative Industries/Education as Examples
- Theme 2: Scenario Implementation and Commercialization Exploration of Blockchain/IoT Technology in Youth Entrepreneurship Projects
- Green, Low-Carbon, and Sustainable Development
- Theme 3: Business Model Innovation for Young Entrepreneurs Participating in the Circular Economy—Taking Second-hand Trading/Environmentally Friendly Packaging/Energy-Saving Services as Examples
- Theme 4: Research on Financing Channels and Policy Support for Green Technology Startups under the Background of Carbon Neutrality
- Social Value and Public Services
- Theme 5: Demand Mining and Product Design for Age-Friendly Entrepreneurship Services—Analysis of Youth Entrepreneurship Opportunities for the Silver Economy
- Theme 6: Pain Points and Solutions for Youth Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas under the Rural Revitalization Strategy—An Empirical Study Based on Rural E-commerce/Leisure Agriculture
· Cultural Heritage and Digital Innovation
· Theme 7: Research on Youth Entrepreneurship Models in the Digital Transformation of Intangible Cultural Heritage—Path Analysis of IP Development/Immersive Experience/Online Dissemination
· Theme 8: Case Analysis of Youth Entrepreneurship in the Integration of Cultural and Creative Industries and Local Culture—Taking Urban Cultural Tourism/Rural Cultural and Creative Industries as Examples
· Youth Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and Capacity Building
· Theme 9: Research on Risk Prevention and Operational Strategies for Youth Entrepreneurship under the Trend of “One-Person Companies”
· Theme 10: Research on the Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Youth Entrepreneurial Capacity—Based on the Effectiveness Evaluation of Training by Universities/Social Institutions
- Word Count Guidelines: Approximately 5,000 to 15,000 words, including a problem statement, literature review, case analysis, solution design, and conclusion outlook, emphasizing data support and practical value.
- Submission Format: Written from a youth perspective. Please include the author’s biography, contact information, and country/region information at the end. Format is not limited, but the content must be persuasive and based on facts. 4. Originality Requirements: Entries must be original, unpublished, and plagiarized or infringing on copyrights.
IV. Submission Method and Deadline
- Submission Email: 2456207837@qq.com
(Please indicate “2026 Asia-Pacific Youth Entrepreneurship Paper Competition + Category + Author Name” in the email subject)
- Deadline: January 31, 2026
- Results Announcement: February 8, 2026 (Published on the official website apyda.hk)
V. Awards
- Champion: 5 winners, electronic certificate
- Runner-up: 10 winners, electronic certificate
- Third Place: 15 winners, electronic certificate
- Fourth Place: 20 winners, electronic certificate
- Participation Award: All participants who successfully submit compliant works will receive an electronic participation certificate.
- Physical Awards: Winners can customize their own trophies; the organizer will not provide any.
VI. Other Matters
- Participation in the competition is free and there are no fees.
- The data and viewpoints presented in the submitted entries will be used for youth entrepreneurship trend analysis, and the authors’ personal information will be strictly protected.
- The organizer reserves the right to final interpretation of the competition rules. For inquiries, please contact the submission email address.
Organizer: Youth Entrepreneurship Committee, Asia Pacific Youth Development Association
Co-organizer: Asian Business Research Institute
Official Website: apyda.hk
Posted in：2025/12/22