Eco-pilot Project – ECO Preneur

What is Eco-pilot Project?

Eco-pilot projects target to provide young innovators with a platform to develop and implement green and sustainability-focused initiatives and innovation that can drive positive environmental and social change. We build a network of like-minded individuals, community partners, and industry experts, enabling them to collaborate and having the hands-on experience through putting their eco-pilot projects into community action.

Objectives

To raise awareness and encourage community participation of proposed green and sustainability-focused initiatives

To create and drive positive social and environmental impacts by implementing the eco-pilot projects for targeted communities

Project Period (Cohort 2)

February 2026 - April 2026 (3 months)

Target Participants

Young innovators, changemakers and green enthusiasts who are passionate in creating and driving own green initiatives in the community are welcome to join targeted communities

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Project Fund

HK$10,000 project fund for approved team/s to execute projects within the project period.

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Eligibility

HKID holder aged 18 or above

You may either participate individually or in a group up to 6

Current student or recent alumni of local university/ 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

Interested in developing green and sustainability-focused initiatives to address climate change and driving sustainable development in the community

Climate Resilience: Call for Proposal

Extreme weather has posed threats to vulnerable communities. It's time for us to enhance our resilience to tackle climate change.

Please submit your project proposal that can help build a safer and more resilient future for the poverty and vulnerable communities in Hong Kong.

Green Impact Co-creation Day (November 15, 2025)

A valuable opportunity to meet NGOs to learn more about the vulnerable community concerns regarding extreme weather, so as to spark collaborative initiatives for community resilience to climate change.

NGO Visits and co-creation workshops will also be further arranged during November 2025 to January 2026. If you are interested to take climate actions, please stay tuned and join us!

Judging Criteria

Project creativity <br>& Innovation

25%

Novelty and creativity of the proposed green and sustainability-focused initiatives

Community/<br>sustainability impact

25%

Effectiveness of the plan to raise awareness and inspire action around green initiatives

Feasibility & <br>Continuity

25%

Potential for the project to be replicated or adapted in other contexts and ability to create lasting change and inspire further green initiatives

Team <br>Capability

25%

Demonstrated capability and track record of the applicant(s) in executing the proposed initiatives

Timeline (Cohort 1)

Proposal Template

Project Submission

By Oct 4, 2024 (Fri) at 23:59

Interested individuals/ team shall submit a project proposal covering the following:
1. Scopes and objectives of the project
2. Project execution plan and deliverables
3. Team composition and expertise
4. Community/ sustainability impact of the project
5. Resources allocation and use of project funding

Assessment Panel Meeting

Mid - October 2024 (TBC)
Venue: TBC

Each Project will be given 5 minutes for pitching in front of a panel of judges, followed by a 3-minutes Q&A session.

Details will be provided/ to applicants by email later

Result Announcement

By Oct 25, 2024 (Fri)
Applied individuals/ teams will receive email notification on the result

Kick-off Meeting + Training, Workshop (Physical)

Nov 9, 2024 (Sat) (10:00 – 13:00)
Venue: The Warehouse Teenage Club

Interim Meeting + Training, Workshop (Physical)

Dec 17, 2024 (Tue) (18:00 – 20:00)
Venue: InnoCentre, Kowloon

Demo Day

Feb 2025 (Tentative)
Venue: HKSTP

Participation to the meetings and trainings are mandatory for fulfilling the milestone requirements

Application & Submission

Interested individuals / teams are welcome to submit your project proposal to us from November 15, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Details of the submission arrangement will be announced soon.

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For enquiries, please feel free to contact us
via info@eco-preneur.org or 36515333