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The #ASEFInnoLab Series
In line with the Asia-Europe Foundation’s mission, we create opportunities for higher education stakeholders from Asia and Europe to meet, learn from each other, and build capacity to collaboratively address common global challenges.
We believe higher education academics and senior administrators are in a unique position to transform and modernise their higher education institutions by introducing tech-savvy, inclusive and sustainable policies that positively impact students, staff and the organisation itself.
Since 2021, ASEF has organised five editions of the ASEF Higher Education Innovation Laboratory (ASEFInnoLab). Through this platform, we have brought together more than 350 representatives from higher education institutions (HEIs) all over Asia and Europe. 99% of our alumni strongly recommend this unique opportunity for higher education stakeholders to exchange good practices and co-create ideas that move away from business as usual and into collaboratively developing something extraordinary.
Read about the project series, or explore the highlights of ASEFInnoLab5—our previous edition—to know more about the programme and its impact in enhancing dialogue on AI for the collective good.
Speakers from Previous Editions
Through its previous editions, the ASEFInnoLab series has invited esteemed speakers from all over the globe to talk about AI, innovation ecosystems, teaching and learning, research and industry, technology transfer, leadership, and entrepreneurship, among many other topics.
Representing various sectors and perspectives, these speakers have enriched the programme in terms of the knowledge, networks, and experience that ASEFInnoLab participants walk away with at the end of the programme.
The ASEFInnoLab6 Project
Now on its sixth edition, ASEFInnoLab will continue its mission of providing opportunities for academics and higher education managers from Asia and Europe to learn, network, and collaborate in the area where higher education and artificial intelligence intersects.
This project serves as a groundbreaking platform for participants to:
General Information
What’s the topic?
ASEFInnoLab6 places the spotlight on the critical role that universities play in developing skills for an AI-powered future. This includes anticipating emerging needs, designing inclusive and accessible learning pathways, and building interdisciplinary bridges that align academic knowledge with real-world applications. By centring its work on AI skills foresight and literacy, ASEFInnoLab6 responds to the urgent global need for academic institutions to keep pace with—and help define—the trajectory of AI development.
With the theme “Universities’ Role in Developing Skills for an AI-Powered Future”, ASEFInnoLab6 will focus its work in two main outputs:
Who can join?
We welcome higher education professionals, academics, and researchers who hold both citizenship and residency in ASEM Partner Countries working with AI-related teaching, learning, research, management initiatives.
No technical or coding skills required as there will be no technological exchanges in the programme, but excellent command of English (written and verbal) is a must.
Participants will have to commit to the full programme, which includes the 11-week Online Phase and possibly—depending on their engagement at the virtual programme—a week-long Onsite Event.
Please review the Open Call Announcement carefully to learn more on the selection criteria and completion requirements.
#ASEFINNOLAB6 AT-A-GLANCE
WHEN & WHERE?
Open Call for Applications
08-30 April 2025
Online Phase
Self Learning Phase: 14 May – 04 June
Team Learning Phase: 11 June – 23 July
Onsite Events*
Shanghai, China: 13-17 October
Manila, Philippines: 03-07 November
Košice, Slovakia: 01-05 December
WHO?
Higher education professionals, academics, and researchers working with AI-related teaching, learning, research, management initiatives.
HOW?
This experiential, collaborative programme will have an array of interactive sessions that will facilitate peer-to-peer learning.
The Online Phase will feature expert talks, facilitated workshops and brainstorming, and joint/individual output creation. In addition, onsite events will have panel discussions, site visits, and provide the opportunity to polish work done during the Online Phase.
DO I NEED TO PAY?
No. This programme is free of charge.
*For select participants only.
Programme Components & Target Outcomes
Participants invited through the Open Call screening process will join the 11-week Online Phase, which will be divided into the following sub-phases:
- Self-Learning Phase (4 weeks) – Beginning with an introduction session, the SLP will feature expert speakers and moderated discussions on specific topics related to the theme.
- Team Learning Phase (7 weeks) – Participants will choose which output they would like to work on—either a micro-credential programme or academic paper—and form multidisciplinary, intercultural teams of 3 to 5. Under the guidance of Expert Facilitators, groups will build teamwork and kickstart the development of their joint output over the course of this phase.
Outstanding groups from the Online Phase will be invited to participate at one of the three on-site workshops depending on their chosen track.
These events, taking place in China, the Philippines, and Slovakia between October to December 2025, will be the venue to develop further their outputs further.
What will our participants get out of ASEFInnoLab6?
Knowledge, ideas, connections, and a project.
