ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026-2035
The ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) for period 2026-2035 was adopted by the Ministers on 20th June 2025 during the 21st ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI-21) in Indonesia.
Timeline of events related to Plan of Action on Science and Technology
The APASTI 2026-2035 Vision
An integrated ASEAN powered by science, technology, and innovation, fostering seamless Collaboration, global competitiveness through enhanced innovative performance, sustainability and Economic growth for a prosperous future.
Key strategies for delivering high-impact in the next decade
Cross-sectoral strategies:
- Strengthening regional capability and responsiveness on emerging and enabling technologies;
- Enhancing research capability and capacity in space technology;
- Future-proofing the STI ecosystem and fostering partnerships to drive innovation and entrepreneurship;
- Supporting the accelerated deployment of STI in key industries;
- Investing in talent development and mobility.
Accelerate regional STI advancement and technology-driven innovations across a range of core domains, including healthcare, environmental and disaster resilience, and sustainability.
Differentiated investment to advance high-impact areas across priority sector value chains, specifically:
- Cross-sectoral collaboration to accelerate innovation and commercialisation of new energy technologies and STI deployment in blue and circular economy.
- Adoption of innovative technologies to promote sustainable water use and advance agriculture, food and forestry industries.