Past Events

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023: Workshop – Information Analysis and Critical Thinking Techniques for Startups

On March 3, 2023, the CAREC Secretariat conducted an online workshop for participants of the CAREC University Startup Generator 2023. The workshop highlighted the benefits of Information Analysis and Critical Thinking techniques for startups, including the ability to make informed decisions, address challenges more efficiently, and create innovative solutions faster. The keynote speaker for this […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023: Information Analysis – Unlocking the Power of Research for Innovative Business Ideas

On February 22, 2023, the CAREC Secretariat hosted a training session on “Information Analysis: Unlocking the Power of Research for Innovative Business Ideas.”, which was attended by 44 students from CAREC countries. Led by experienced innovator and entrepreneur, Dr. Khimji Vaghjiani, the session focused on the 3 guiding questions in the areas of HealthTech, MobilityTech, […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023: Alumni Talks – Speaker Series

15 February 2023, an event featuring CAREC University Startup Generator Alumni brought together new aspirants and previous winners of the competition to share experiences. The speakers discussed their journey of participating in the challenge, including research, mentorship, teamwork, and business plan creation. They also shared tips on managing tasks and coordinating as a team, and […]

CAREC University Startup Generator 2023: Building a Winning Innovative Team

On 17 January 2023, the CAREC Secretariat organized a second workshop as part of the CAREC University Startup Generator 2023 competition. The virtual event brought together 53 participants from 10 CAREC member countries to learn about building innovative Startup teams. Students developed an understanding of skills and mindset needed for success of their startup ideas. […]

CAREC University Startup Generator Silicon Valley Innovation: Separating Breakthroughs from the Hype

Training for students interested in the creation of innovative startup 20th December 2022 | 22:00 – 23:25 (GMT+8) On 20th December 2022, the CAREC Secretariat organized a pre-competition workshop session “Silicon Valley Innovation – Separating Breakthroughs from the Hype” for the CAREC member countries’ university students participating in the #CARECStartupChallenge. The two-hour-long session featured leading […]

CAREC Innovation Network Members’ Workshop on Investing in Frontier and Emerging Markets

On 8th December, the CAREC Secretariat organized the second CAREC Innovation Network workshop on “Investing in Frontier and Emerging Markets”. The virtual meeting brought together 25 participants (including accelerators, and incubators) from 7 CAREC member countries. This workshop aimed to highlight the evaluation of business ventures and investments in frontier and emerging markets like the […]

CAREC Innovation Network Members’ Workshop on Ecosystem Framework and Introduction to the Ecosystem Map

On 16th November, the CAREC Secretariat organized a workshop on “Understanding Startup Ecosystems”. The virtual meeting brought together more than 30 participants (including accelerators, and incubators) from seven CAREC member countries. The objective of this workshop was to highlight the value that Ecosystem builders create and add for the startups to grow. The session also […]

Inaugural CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee Meeting

25 October, Inaugural meeting of CAREC Digital Strategy Steering Committee was virtually held to finalize its terms of reference and discuss the work plan for Strategy implementation and monitoring. Member countries reiterated their commitment to inclusive economic growth and social well-being, new jobs, better services, and higher regional competitiveness through enhanced digitalization and regional cooperation. […]

Webinar on Digital Technologies and Green Customs

To mark the 20th year of the CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC), the opening webinar focused on two pressing issues – the challenges and opportunities afforded by digital technologies for enhancing customs efficiency, and customs’ role in implementing trade-related multilateral environmental agreements. Experts from United Nations Economic  and Social Commission for Asia Pacific, World Customs […]

CAREC Digital Curtain Raiser: Startup Map and Innovation Network Launch

The CAREC Program Secretariat launched on 30 June the CAREC Startup Map and the CAREC Innovation Network which aim to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in the CAREC region.