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Fuelling Techtrepreneurial Dreams
Almost everything in today's world depends on innovation and technology, and everyday, there are improvements. These transformative changes are usually made possible by visionary and passionate tech entrepreneurs who utilise their business acumen and creative thinking to bring about revolutionary advancements to make all our lives better.
In Hong Kong, the Young Techpreneur Project, sponsored by Lo Kwee Seong Foundation, is empowering young individuals to make a significant impact in the field of innovation and technology. Over the past two years, the project has supported 12 exceptional projects, many of which have gone on to receive additional funding and achieve entrepreneurial success.
Now in its third year, the Project continues to recruit promising young talents, offering them a comprehensive platform to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. This year, advanced training courses will be introduced. The addition of field visits to public institutions supporting tech development will broaden their horizons and prepare them for future business expansion. Six outstanding projects will be selected this year, which will receive up to HK$100,000 in startup funding, a year of complimentary office desk space, and comprehensive entrepreneurial support.
Seize the moment, take the leap, and encourage young people to enrol in the Young Techpreneur Project today!
Organised by HKFYG Social Innovation and Youth Business Centre
Deadline 19 December 2023
More details click here
Enquiries May Lee 3595 0945
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Dragon’s Back Trail Run 2024
Aims to provide equal opportunities for disadvantaged youth to participate in sports programme
Activities include training sessions, runners sharing, volunteering, day camp
Period 15 December 2023 to 13 February 2024
District New Territories & Hong Kong Island
Target youth aged 15 to 18
Registration click here
Deadline 13 December 2023
Funded by Swire Resources
Organised by HKFYG Community Team Sports Office
More details click here
Enquiries Mary Tsui 3611 6674
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Congratulations to all the winners of "Qianhai Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" Hong Kong Division
● Gold Prize of Startup Team Category: The Next Generation Portable Intelligent Rapid Diagnostic System focuses on diagnostics, especially for multiple diseases and sexually transmitted diseases
● Gold Prize of Enterprise Growth Category: The Intelligent Belt for Guiding the Visually Impaired provides revolutionary navigation devices for visually impaired individuals using edge computing AI modules
Organised by Qianhai Authority
Hosted by HKFYG & Shenzhen Qianhai Service Group Co. Ltd
Full Awardee List click here
Enquiries May Lee 3595 0945
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Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2024: Open for Application Now
Aims to provide opportunities for students to create the InnoTech future with global vision and serve the community with intelligence
Target full-time non-final year undergraduates who have a passion for and intention to pursue a career in innovation and technology
25 awardees will each receive a scholarship up to HK$150,000 with overseas exchange opportunities
Deadline 5 February 2024
Funded and supported by The Innovation and Technology Commission and HSBC
Organised by HKFYG Creative Education Unit
More details click here
Enquiries Benny Cheng 2561 6149
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Youth I.D.E.A.S. think tank latest report No. 74 on "Increasing Youth Involvement in District Governance"
Key findings
● 84.6% of young people agreed that the ultimate goal of governance at district level is to improve the quality of life of residents
● 54.9% of respondents showed interest in participating in community improvement
Main barriers in participating in district governance included a lack of preparations (30%) and networks (23%)
● 49% and 29.5% of youth, respectively, hoped district councils can handle community issues and reflect public opinion
Main Recommendations
● Develop strategies to promote district governance
● Launch community project research programme for district councils
● Connect youth in district governance through "three enhancements" - Enhance opportunities for youth to self-nominate and be recommended; Enhance efficacy of youth participation; Enhance the ability of youth to tell the good stories of their community
Research period 12 September to 21 October 2023
Respondents 526 young people aged 18-34 (onsite survey); 20 youth aged 19-34 (case interview); 3 scholars and experts (interview)
Full results and recommendations in Chinese click here
Enquiries Sharon Cheung 3755 7039
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