About the Institute
A research, policy, and action institute for social innovation across the Asia-Pacific.
The Asia-Pacific Social Innovation Research Institute (APSIRI) is an independent, non-profit research and policy institute based in Hong Kong. We connect rigorous scholarship, evidence-based policy dialogue, and practical experimentation to advance inclusive and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region.
Institutional Mandate
Rigorous research for public questions. Regional collaboration for social innovation.
APSIRI was established to strengthen the intellectual and institutional capacity required for social innovation in a changing region. We study how communities, governments, institutions, and markets can generate solutions that are not only novel, but credible, inclusive, and scalable.
Operating Model
Research–Policy–Action
Research
We produce interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, and comparative knowledge on social innovation, governance, and sustainable development.
Policy
We convene dialogue between researchers, public institutions, civil society, and practitioners so evidence can inform decisions.
Action
We support pilots, knowledge platforms, and collaboration mechanisms that translate ideas into tested social impact.
Strategic Fields
Four priorities for regional transformation
Social Innovation & Inclusive Growth
Studying how innovation can expand opportunity, strengthen resilience, and reduce structural inequality.
Green Economy & Sustainable Industry
Connecting economic transformation with environmental responsibility and regional industrial capability.
Digital Governance & Public Innovation
Examining technology, data ethics, and civic innovation so digital transformation serves the public good.
Youth Leadership & Future Education
Building pathways for young people to lead social innovation through learning, entrepreneurship, and exchange.
Institutional Capabilities
A regional platform connecting knowledge, collaboration, and practice.
Knowledge platforms
Open-access publishing, briefings, reports, and convenings that move knowledge beyond institutional silos.
Regional collaboration
Networks with universities, research institutes, civil-society organisations, foundations, and public bodies.
Applied policy insight
Evidence-based analysis designed for public questions, institutional decisions, and implementation contexts.
APSIRI’s long-term direction is to become a credible regional platform connecting research with policy, innovation with society, and the Asia-Pacific with the wider world.
An Invitation to Collaborate