Powered by Hang Seng Bank, and co-organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) & Wofoo Social Enterprises, the Future Ecopreneur Programme (the "Programme") is designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the Green Technology and Sustainable Development in Hong Kong.
The Eco-pilot Projects 2025-2026 are now open for submissions for community innovation proposals centered around the theme of "Community Resilience for Climate Change", with a specific focus on actively addressing environmental challenges posed by extreme weather. The program encourages young innovators to empower community transformation by designing solutions rooted in local needs and insights, aimed at supporting vulnerable groups (such as the homeless, elderly singletons and doubletons, rural squatters residents, urban subdivided flat residents, cleaning workers, and residents of low-lying coastal communities) better withstand the impacts of extreme weather.
Participating organizations include Caritas Labour-Friendly Communities Project, AKA Social Service, Social for Community Organization, Hong Kong Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service. Through a series of training and activities, we intends to nurture and empower a community of young changemakers who innovate and drive collective impacts on sustainability, and combating climate change.
Successful teams will receive:
- HK$10,000 seed funding
- Professional training and mentorship from industry experts
- Opportunities for corporate and community visits
- The chance to implement solutions in the community, converting green ideas into effective community actions
Key Activities and Schedule:
To ensure the projects align with the real needs of the community, a series of cross-sector exchange and on-site experience activities have been arranged, including Green Impact Co-creation Day, Visits to NGOs and Design Thinking Workshop, allowing participants to personally understand the impact of extreme weather on vulnerable communities and inspire more targeted innovative solutions:
- 15 Nov 2025: Green Impact Co-creation Day (Can be supplemented by taking an online test)
- Dec 2025 – Feb 2026: NGO Visits
- 24 Jan 2026: Design Thinking Workshop
Note: Attending at least TWO activities is one of the selection requirements for Eco-pilot (Do remember to register if you are interested in competing for the HK$10,000 seed funding!)
Call for proposal: "Community Resilience for Climate Change" We look for projects that can help build a safer and more resilient future for the poverty and vulnerable communities in Hong Kong to tackle climate change.
Key Event Timeline:
- 22 February 2026: Proposal Application deadline
- 28 February 2026: First Round Pitching
- March – April 2026: Orientation and Workshop
- March – May 2026: Project Execution Period
- Late-May 2026: Final Pitching Day
- July 2026: Demo Day
Eligibility
- HKID holder aged 18 or above
- You may either participate individually or in a group up to 6
- Current students or recent alumni of local universities/ tertiary institutions
- All team members can only join ONE group and submit ONE application during the application period
- Participants of current ideation teams under Future Ecopreneur Programme (Cohort 1) are NOT eligible
- Teams may comprise of members from different universities/ institutions and academic backgrounds
Program Details: https://eco-preneur.org/
Inquiries:
Tel/WhatsApp: 3651 5333
IG: @future.ecopreneur
Email: info@eco-preneur.org
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