ERIA Digital Innovation & Sustainable Economy Center
About E-DISC
Launched in 2023, E-DISC the ERIA Digital Innovation and Sustainable Economy Centre (E-DISC) is committed to driving impactful and responsible digital transformation across ASEAN and East Asia.
E-DISC facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and initiatives that leverage digital technologies for sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental stewardship.
Our Mission
- Catalyse digital innovation to empower individuals, governments, and businesses in promoting sustainable development
- Provide a platform for knowledge sharing, training, and collaboration
- Prepare the workforce for future jobs by nurturing tech-savvy talent as well as fostering entrepreneurship and startup growth
Objectives
Fostering Public-Private Dialogue
E-DISC fosters public-private dialogue for unified regional rules, including common data platforms and legal systems, promoting free data flow and cybersecurity.
Catalysing Regional Open Innovation
Through collaboration, E-DISC accelerates digital technology-driven sustainable economies and businesses while identifying a shared policy agenda.
Nurturing Tech-Savvy Talent
E-DISC collaborates closely with regional universities, research institutes, and businesses to nurture a pool of tech-savvy and business-oriented young talent.
Providing Practical Policy Proposals
E-DISC leverages insights to generate actionable policy recommendations addressing regional challenges and opportunities.
Activities
Research Projects
Capacity Building
Promoting ASEAN Startup Ecosystem
Partner Universities
