The Enactus World Cup 2025 Presented by ThaiBev has been officially launched with great prominence, marking the 25th edition of this world-class competition that unites young changemakers from across the globe to create innovative solutions for sustainability. The event is organized by the Rakkaew Foundation and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, the main sponsor, in collaboration with Enactus Global. This year is especially significant as it marks the very first time Thailand is serving as host, supported by a network of private sector partners and non-profit organizations, with SX2025 joining as one of the Host Partners.
George M. Tsiatis president & CEO of Enactus Global said:
“The return of Enactus Thailand to our global network is a testament to the leadership and commitment around youth empowerment and training. Enactus Thailand was part of our global network for over a decade until 2016, when their formal membership ended. However, the Rakkaew Foundation continued advancing youth entrepreneurship initiatives independently during this period. It’s been incredible to officially welcome Enactus Thailand back into our global network and celebrate this renewed partnership. We see this reestablishment as a catalyst for expanding our presence throughout the ASEAN region, where we hope to restart operations in surrounding markets. This milestone represents a meaningful step forward in our mission to empower young entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia.”
Khun Thapana Sirivadhanabhakdi, Group CEO, Thai Beverage said:
“Thai Beverage is a leading manufacturer and brand owner of many types of drinks. We have operations in 10 countries, including France, New Zealand, and the UK. We are deeply committed to our mission of “Creating and Sharing the Value of Growth”. This mission leads us to work extensively with our stakeholders across all sectors, including the governmental sector, private sector, educational institutions, civil societies, and communities, to improve quality of life in all aspects. We have a strong focus on empowering youth,
advancing education, and supporting community development throughout Thailand and ASEAN countries. This is why we feel that Enactus is a perfect match with our organization and has decided to be the co-host of Enactus World Cup competition this year.”
This year’s competition brings together more than 2,000 students and academic advisors, with youth representatives from each participating country presenting projects that drive meaningful change across multiple dimensions of global sustainability challenges, including:
Agricultural Innovation & Food Systems – The largest category, with teams developing organic fertilizers (Azerbaijan, Eswatini), addressing soil challenges (Egypt, South Korea), connecting farmers to markets (Colombia), transforming livestock sectors (India), revitalizing entire agricultural value chains (Thailand), and providing veterinary solutions (Tunisia, Zimbabwe).
Waste Management & Circular Economy – A major focus across multiple teams converting diverse waste streams into valuable products, from fruit and agricultural residues (Ghana, Lithuania) to innovative applications like durian waste batteries (Hong Kong), textile upcycling (Italy), bioplastics from seaweed (Canada), and comprehensive waste transformation enterprises (Morocco, Netherlands, Puerto Rico).
Healthcare Innovation & Access – Teams bridging digital and physical health solutions through telemedicine platforms (Kazakhstan), AI-powered diagnostics (Mexico), healthcare worker support systems (Poland), biodegradable medical products (Kenya), menstrual health solutions (France), and accessible transportation for vulnerable populations (Guatemala).
Energy Access & Environmental Technology – Projects addressing energy poverty through solar solutions and bioeconomy development (Brazil), clean cooking alternatives (Nigeria), marine ecosystem restoration (Germany), carbon capture innovation (UK), and integrated energy-agriculture solutions (Zimbabwe).
Social Integration & Community Development – Initiatives tackling food insecurity and social isolation (Australia), community economic revitalization (US), and refugee integration combined with environmental solutions (Netherlands).
Representing Thailand on this global stage is the “Cocoa Go Green Project” from Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Agricultural Resources. The project focuses on developing and upgrading Thai cocoa through innovation to increase farmer incomes, address environmental challenges, and establish a sustainable social enterprise model.
The Enactus World Cup 2025 will be held from 26–28 September 2025 as part of the Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok.