Youth Programs · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Global High School Residency

Don't just learn business. Build a venture in the heart of Asia. An immersive 7-Days Residential Program for High School Students

The only summer program with 3-month post-program Incubation Support!

2025

First Edition

Co-created with Encube Labs

70 students from Japan, India and Malaysia

Second Edition

Co-created with MIT MISTI in India, with Gradcircle and TAQSIHA by The Times of India.

55 students from India

Past programs in action

Why Asia School of Business?

Established by Bank Negara Malaysia and MIT Sloan

MIT DNA

Experience a rigorous curriculum blending global excellence with Asian insights, developed in collaboration with MIT Sloan.

Campus Immersion

Live and learn at ASBhive, the Hub of Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Real-World Validation

Step out of the classroom and test your ideas in the bustling markets of Kuala Lumpur.

Bootcamp

Designed to build the Entrepreneurial Mindset

Design Thinking & Robotics

Build actual robots and engage in the Battle Bot Challenge to learn problem-solving and rapid prototyping.

The Business of Innovation

Social Business Model Canvas (SMBC) and Value Prop Design help you understand cost structuring, revenue streams & delivery channels, just like a CEO.

Financial Intelligence

Through simulations like the Lemonade Game, learn financial decision-making and business economics.

The Pitch

On the final day, present your startup idea to a panel of judges, receive feedback, and graduate as a Fellow of the Residency.

Post-program Incubation

Top teams receive 3-month virtual mentorship and incubation support with ASBhive mentors.

Live @ Asia's Most Innovative Campus

Safe, comfortable, and inspiring residential halls

Accommodation

Premium residential amenities including housekeeping, student lounges, and gym access.

Meals

Full board provided (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Safety First

24x7 security, strictly supervised outings, and a dedicated GradCircle wellbeing team on site.

Beyond the Classroom

It's not all work. The residency is designed to build community and culture.

Cultural Immersion

Walking tours of Kuala Lumpur's heritage sites.

Evening Unwind

Movie nights, business games and other activities

Networking

Fireside chats with leading startup founders.

Past speakers / trainers

Joseph Cherian

CEO, President and Dean, Asia School of Business (ASB)

Chee Hoe

Co-Founder, Qarbotech & Breakthrough Energy Fellow

Redza Shahid

Assistant Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, Asia School of Business (ASB)

Rajesh Nair

Founder & CEO, Encube Labs

Prashant Tibrewal

Alum, MIT Sloan & Ramaiah Evolute Startup Award Winner

Neil Cheong

Founding Managing Director, GUIDE

Who is it for?

8 to 15 years old

Students looking for hands-on exposure to Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship. Program co-certified by the Asia School of Business and MIT International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI) - India.

Past participants

Winning teams

Interested?

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