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🎓 Did you miss our recent webinar? No problem! We had the privilege of hosting Prof Fengchun Miao, Chief of UNESCO's Unit for Technology and AI in Education, for an insightful discussion on the UNESCO AI Competency Framework! 🌟 In this engaging session, Prof. Miao covered: ✨ Key components of the framework ✨ Practical implementation guidelines ✨ Strategies for integrating AI in education Interested in learning more? You can watch the full replay here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDTYZyPq Let’s work together to shape the future of education! 💪 and Thanks Prof Miao's sharing again! #UNESCO #AIinEducation #EdTech #FutureofEducation #LifelongLearning #TeacherTraining #STEMEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #HongKongEducation

On the last day of Impact Innovation Lab's "The Idea Generation & Prototyping Bootcamp," we were pleased to invite four experienced mentors to provide professional guidance for our participants. Thank you, Alexa Li (Social Inclusion Manager, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation), Alexander Ying (Founder & Chief Executive Officer, DRESIO), Matthew SHUM (Founder, The Illuminant), and Victoria Cheung (I&T Ecosystem Builder) for sharing their valuable insights with the teams. After refining their projects with mentors' guidance, the teams presented their ideas to our judging panel in a mock pitching session. We are grateful to our distinguished panelists for sharing their valuable insights: Anthony Lui (Project Director (Quarryside), St. James' Settlement - Hong Kong), Joanna SK Y. (Senior Manager, JYC Girls Impact Foundation), Louisa Kung, CESGA (Greater China Corporate Responsibility Lead & Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications, Ernst & Young), and Cyron Chan (Executive Director, MakerBay Foundation). Following the Bootcamp training, we're excited to see how participants progress with their social ventures. Seed funding applications will open in March 2025, offering successful ventures up to $100,000 in seed capital and a six-month incubation program. Full details coming soon! #Cohort7 #ImpactInnovationLab #創效實現室 #MakerBay #SIEFund #社創基金 #SocialInnovation #社會創新 #精準扶貧 #DesignThinking #Incubation #Makerspace #CapitalSeed #Ideation #Prototyping

Impact Innovation Lab's "The Idea Generation & Prototyping Bootcamp was held at Quarryside on February 15–16. After completing the first phase of experiential activities, the second phase combined design thinking and business model teaching to help participants understand their target audience's needs and develop feasible social innovation solutions. During Day 1, participants leveraged several tools including empathy maps, user journey maps, and 'Theory of Change' maps to identify target users' pain points and develop potential solutions. They then learned about building business models and conducted research. Three social entrepreneurs from our incubation programme shared their insights with the participants in the last session. We are grateful to Pui Ying, founder of "Formation: Beyond The Clay"; Yoyo, co-founder of "AutoShh"; and Ivan, co-founder of "Health Journey" for sharing their project achievements and future plans. And thanks to Quarryside for providing this excellent event space. Stay tuned for Day 2 highlights! #Cohort7 #ImpactInnovationLab #創效實現室 #MakerBay #SIEFund #社創基金 #SocialInnovation #社會創新 #精準扶貧 #DesignThinking #Incubation #Makerspace #CapitalSeed #Ideation #Prototyping

Impact Innovation Lab's "The Idea Generation & Prototyping Bootcamp" for Cohort 7 was a great success. From February 10–13, 2025, participants engaged in three experiential activities, which helped them understand challenges faced by underprivileged communities, develop innovative solutions to poverty, and learn about how to operate social enterprises. The activities included “Guided Tour: Searching for the Traces of Tong Lau (Wanchai Edition)”,  discovering the stories behind the historic Tong Lau, and “Time Travel HK: Stimulation Programme on Ageing”, gaining perspective on the daily struggles of the elderly. Additionally,  Celeste Yeung, Co-founder & COO of 糕點時光 TIME TO GOLD, and Erica Chan, Co-founder of Summer Production, shared their social entrepreneurship journeys with our participants. Thank you to all our partners and participants for their support! We believe that our participants will apply these valuable experiences to their future social innovation projects. #Cohort7 #ImpactInnovationLab #創效實現室 #MakerBay #SIEFund #社創基金 #SocialInnovation #社會創新 #精準扶貧 #DesignThinking #Incubation #Makerspace #CapitalSeed #Ideation #Prototyping

Impact Innovation Lab Cohort 6 Final Pitch concluded successfully on February 12, 2025. The shortlisted teams delivered strong presentations of their social innovation solutions. The judging panel believes these projects will create a meaningful impact in Hong Kong's social innovation sector. We are grateful to our distinguished panel of judges for their expert insights: Mr. Edmund Chan Co-founder & COO of Meat The Next; Ms. May Lau, Director of Social Impact at Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group; Mr. Calvin Chan and Ms. Siu man Hsu, both SIE Fund Task Force Members; and Mr. Cyron Chan, Executive Director of MakerBay Foundation. Results will be announced soon. Successful teams will enter a 6-month incubation period focused on addressing local poverty and promoting social inclusion to create positive change in society. Cohort 7 is currently underway, offering participants a series of activities and courses designed to bring their social innovation projects to life. Stay tuned with us! #Cohort6 #ImpactInnovationLab #創效實現室 #MakerBay #SIEFund #社創基金 #SocialInnovation #社會創新 #精準扶貧 #DesignThinking #Incubation #Makerspace #CapitalSeed #Ideation #Prototyping

Last week, participants in Impact Innovation Lab's Maker Skills Workshops gained fundamental maker skills, such as woodworking, laser cutting, 3D printing, AI agents, and no-code website and app development. These hands-on classes enabled participants to to create prototypes for their social innovation projects and bring their ideas to life. Stay tuned for upcoming events! Applications for seed funding will open in early March 2025. Selected ventures can receive up to $100,000 in funding and participate in a six-month incubation programme. Full details will be announced soon. #Cohort7 #ImpactInnovationLab #創效實現室 #MakerBay #SIEFund #社創基金 #SocialInnovation #社會創新 #精準扶貧 #DesignThinking #Incubation #Makerspace #CapitalSeed #Ideation #Prototyping

We are truly impressed by the limitless creativity of our students! 😊 Recently, we collaborated with Clean Air Network to conduct an engaging workshop where secondary school students had the opportunity to build their own Arduino air quality sensors from the ground up. This initiative not only introduced them to coding but also emphasized the importance of environmental awareness. 💪🏻 Witnessing their focused engagement and the joy they experienced upon successfully completing their sensors was incredibly inspiring. We look forward to seeing how they will leverage these skills and innovative ideas to contribute to improving air quality in their schools! 🌱✨ #YouthInnovation #MakerEducation #ArduinoCoding #EnvironmentalEducation #STEMlearning #CleanAir #HongKong #StudentEngagement #EducationForSustainability

**Exciting Update: Design Thinking Teacher Training Completed!** 😊✨ Previously, we had the privilege of conducting training for educators from St. Edward's Catholic Primary School to delve into the principles of design thinking. 🎯 Transitioning from theory to practical application, the teachers engaged deeply with two significant challenges: 1️⃣ Enhancing school safety 2️⃣ Addressing the mosquito issue It was inspiring to witness their innovative solutions! One team created a thoughtful power strip cover to enhance safety, while another identified that issues with the water sink could be contributing to mosquito breeding. 🤔💡 The essence of design thinking lies in transforming ideas into actionable solutions, moving beyond mere discussion to tangible impact! 💪 #DesignThinking #TeacherTraining #Education #Innovation #STEM #ProfessionalDevelopment #CreativeSolutions #HongKongEducation #ActionableInsights

**AI Education Sharing Session: Equipping Students for the AI Era 🎓✨** Are you looking to equip students with essential AI skills but unsure where to begin? 🤔Don't miss out on this opportunity! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAsPv5Gy Join us for an insightful session featuring experts from UNESCO and MakerBay, who will share the latest AI education framework and their practical experiences! 💡 Event Highlights: - In-depth exploration of the UNESCO AI Education Framework AI competency framework for teachers: https://lnkd.in/dNxkytay AI competency framework for students: https://lnkd.in/gKtcrDTq - Case studies on AI education - Effective teaching strategies and real-world insights - Interactive Q&A session **Featured Speakers:** - Prof. Fengchun Miao, Chief of UNESCO's Education Technology and AI Division - Mr. Cyron Chan, Executive Director of MakerBay Foundation **What You Will Gain:** - Understanding of global AI education standards - Insights from successful case studies - Opportunities for professional networking - Tools to prepare students for future challenges #AIEducation #UNESCO #InnovativeTeaching #STEM #HongKongEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureSkills #EdTech

Don't miss out on joining Impact Innovation Lab's Cohort 7! From February to March 2024, the programme will offer free courses and activities through Elementary Training. You'll develop essential skills and knowledge for social innovation while building an entrepreneurial mindset. The training includes: Introduction to Social Innovation | 3 Feb (Night) Maker Skills Workshops | 4 - 9 Feb (Free to choose 2 sessions) Experiential Activities | 10 - 13 Feb (Free to choose 1 session) Idea Generation and Prototyping Bootcamp | 15 - 16 Feb Online Weekly Tutorial Sessions | 22 Feb, 1, 15 Mar Mentoring Session | 8 Mar Applications for seed funding will open in March 2025 following the training. Selected projects will receive up to HK$100,000 in seed funding and enter a 6-month incubation period, which includes consulting services, makerspace resources, and commercial and organisational networking support. Apply now and embark on your social venture! Open Call for Cohort 7 Deadline: By 28 Jan 2025 (HKT 17:00) Online Application: https://lnkd.in/gK7D7N_b About Impact Innovation Lab: https://lnkd.in/eXxWrbzn #Cohort7 #ImpactInnovationLab #創效實現室 #MakerBay #SIEFund #社創基金 #SocialInnovation #社會創新 #精準扶貧 #DesignThinking #Incubation #Makerspace #CapitalSeed #Ideation #Prototyping