Promotion of Academic Research, Science and Technology
With the goal of realizing a sustainable society among ASEAN nations through innovations in science and technology, we recognize outstanding research and development that contribute to the attainment of SDGs.
Promotion of Academic Research, Science and Technology
With the goal of realizing a sustainable society among ASEAN nations through innovations in science and technology, we recognize outstanding research and development that contribute to the attainment of SDGs.
The Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award is an award program launched in 2020 to promote science, technology, and innovation that contributes to solving social issues and realizing a sustainable society in the ASEAN region. This award recognizes individuals and groups that undeniably served public interests through their outstanding achievements in research and development (R&D) in the fields of science and technology, including their visions of an ideal future society and social implementation plans for R&D as a means of achieving the UN's SDGs.
Applicants submit research outcomes that contribute to one SDG goal and one target of their choice. They also submit a social implementation plan for their achievements describing their social vision for their country or the ASEAN region.
Eligible universities and research institutes are selected from ASEAN countries to meet the selected goals and targets for each year. The applicant is a faculty member, researcher, or student who belongs to the eligible universities or research institutions in his or her country and conducts research in his or her home country. The applicant must be recommended by a person in charge (director or senior position) of the department with which the applicant is affiliated.
Application Documents
| Total | Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Innovation Award |
Outstanding Innovation Award |
Encouragement Award |
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| FY2024 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| FY2023 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| FY2022 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| FY2021 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| FY2020 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
The Hitachi Global Foundation
Office of The Hitachi Global Foundation Asia Innovation Award
