Friday, July 12, 2024 to Monday, December 30, 2024 GMT+8
Community Shaper to Foster Youth's Dispositions in Innovation and Technology Development—funded by the Innovation and Technology Fund General Support Programme from Innovation and Technology Commission. The Association adopted two critical angles for this project, namely the cultivation of talents and the integration of innovation and technology resources among different cities in the GBA.
This comprehensive programme aims to contribute to the development of youth towards the Innovation & Technology industry in Hong Kong as well as shape the spirit of scientific and technological innovation by providing a platform for talents to exchange ideas.
Introduction of Community Shaper 2024
The program aims to incubate a new generation of talent and leaders in the local I&T community who dedicate themselves to I&T development in the future.
Why join us?
Eligibility
What do we expect?
Program Arrangement
① Mobilization Seminar -- leads the future with technology
Funded by the Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) and sponsored by Unleash Foundation and China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association, this mobilization seminar serves as the first station of the Innovation and Technology Program.
The seminar will be split into two parts:
② Hackathon -- gather youth talents with activities
As part of the Innovation & Technology (I&T) Program, the 2-day hackathon aims to enhance participants' project implementation capabilities.
Centered around design thinking, this hackathon guides participants from initial design and development to prototyping and market launch. A sneak peek of our interesting case studies delivered by our esteemed workshop facilitators include:
After gaining essential knowledge and skills from the interactive workshops and discussions, participants will then work within their dream teams to develop and pitch innovative solutions to specific case problems. Throughout the process, prominent mentors will provide valuable feedback and guidance, helping participants refine their projects and maximize their potential.
All groups are then required to submit a PowerPoint and 3-5 minutes introduction video of their project idea after the event.
③ Building Hong Kong Young Talent Management Roadmap / Mechanism for Innovation and Technology Development of Greater Bay Area (By Invitation)
(Date/time: September 6, 2024, 14:30pm - 17:00pm)
The forum is a prestigious event that brings together educators, policymakers, and industry professionals from Hong Kong. It serves as an ideal platform for mobilizing youngsters on incubating startups in the area of education tech, climate technology and fintech. Our aim is to inspire and empower school principals, teachers and youths to shape the future of Hong Kong.
④ Greater Bay Area Tours -- embrace GBA opportunities with a tour
(Date: January 5 - January 11, 2025)
Three 7-days physical tours of the Greater Bay Area, namely Fintech, Edutech and Tech for Climate Change tours, will be conducted for this program for the purpose to inform potential entrepreneurial opportunities in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Foshan. Remarkable entrepreneurial guests will be invited to share their entrepreneurial experiences and provide suggestions for participants related to entrepreneurship in the Greater Bay Area.
⑤ Hong Kong Regional Competition -- steps to final contest with teamwork
(Date: March 25, 2025 Venue: Multi-Function Room 2-3, 2/F, INNO2, Building 17W, Hong Kong Science Park. Zoom for those not in Hong Kong)
For the Hong Kong regional competition, all teams are required to perform a presentation of their project outcome (specific requirements will be announced during the physical GBA tour). The team with high scores will be rewarded by the Association.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Start-up Pitching -- acquire hands-on project experience
Project: other project opportunities
☀ Professional Leaders for HKSTP Ideation Project
This project aims to provide all-round support for startups, from designing the business model to finding investment. The startup teams will be guided every step of the way, fine-tuning the ideas for technical development, being mentored for business advice and networking opportunities will be provided to connect, grow, and navigate through the entrepreneurial journey. The startup teams might apply for the seed fund to HK$100,000 financial.
☀ Professional Leaders for Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) Project
This project aims to support the development of innovative and creative digital technology ideas and the growth of early-stage startups. The project will provide HK$100,000 to support the development of innovative digital technology concepts and early-stage startups with the potential to stamp out the market needs with a view to helping their further development. Participants with outstanding innovation and technology projects will have the opportunity to be led by professionals to apply for the fund project.
☀ Professional Leaders for Social Enterprise Startup Scheme
The scheme aims to support students and alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong to set up new enterprises or expand their enterprises. It is particularly focused on mentorship, with experienced sector leaders guiding participants in developing business plans and operational skills. Participants will receive HK$100,000 from CUSE Fund to set up a social enterprise. Outstanding participants of this project will have the opportunity to be led by professionals to apply for the Scheme.
Other potential project opportunities include Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) program, etc.
Elected and serving Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
Impact Investor
Adjunct Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Senior Manager (Business Development and Strategy) at HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Co-Founders of Canpanion
Incubator Manager at China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Founder & CEO of Wizpresso
Founder of Co-op Digital Consulting
Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong
Chairman at China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Principal at CUHK FAA Thomas Cheung Secondary School
CEO of China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Co-founder&CEO of Farmacy Hong Kong Limited
ESG Entrepreneur
Principal Consultant at Futures Co-create
Professor, CityU at The City University of Hong Kong
CEO of Recube
Moderator at CUHK Business School
Co-Founder and CEO of Relearn
Founder & CEO of Dreamwriters Company Limited
Chairman at Group Sense (International) Ltd
CEO & Co-Founder of Allwalks
Founder of krip
CEO and Founder of Climind
Founder and CEO of DreamHouse Co-living
Manager at Hong Kong Metropolitan University Research Development & Consultancy Ltd
CXO & Co-Founder of All Walks
粤港澳大湾区(广东)创新创业孵化基地运营副总监
浙江大学教授,博士生导师 at 浙江大学
Elected and serving Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China
Impact Investor
Adjunct Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Senior Manager (Business Development and Strategy) at HKU Jockey Club Enterprise Sustainability Global Research Institute
Co-Founders of Canpanion
Incubator Manager at China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Founder & CEO of Wizpresso
Founder of Co-op Digital Consulting
Adjunct Associate Professor at The University of Hong Kong
Chairman at China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Principal at CUHK FAA Thomas Cheung Secondary School
CEO of China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Co-founder&CEO of Farmacy Hong Kong Limited
ESG Entrepreneur
Principal Consultant at Futures Co-create
Professor, CityU at The City University of Hong Kong
CEO of Recube
Moderator at CUHK Business School
Co-Founder and CEO of Relearn
Founder & CEO of Dreamwriters Company Limited
Chairman at Group Sense (International) Ltd
CEO & Co-Founder of Allwalks
Founder of krip
CEO and Founder of Climind
Founder and CEO of DreamHouse Co-living
Manager at Hong Kong Metropolitan University Research Development & Consultancy Ltd
CXO & Co-Founder of All Walks
粤港澳大湾区(广东)创新创业孵化基地运营副总监
浙江大学教授,博士生导师 at 浙江大学