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You are cordially invited to join the CUHK Impact Ventures Community 10th Anniversary cum Social Innovation Impact Funds Information Session, which will be held on 10 September 2026 (Thursday).

This special gathering marks a major milestone in celebrating a decade of driving social innovation across the CUHK ecosystem, while introducing the upcoming application round for our newly rebranded Social Innovation Impact Funds. Established to strengthen CUHK’s support for knowledge transfer and social impact, these funds address different stages of your journey from research outputs to real-world solutions:

Social Innovation Impact Project Fund (SI-IPF) (formerly Knowledge Transfer Project Fund; KPF)
SI-IPF supports research-based projects at the late-prototype stage with clear potential for social innovation. With up to HK$200,000 for a one-year project, it enables CUHK academics to refine, pilot, and apply their research to address pressing community needs.

Click here to explore previously funded impact projects.

Social Innovation Venture Impact Fund (SI-VIF) (formerly Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund; S-KPF)
SI-VIF is designed for projects ready to scale further, providing up to HK$600,000 over two years to help CUHK academics build sustainable, research-informed impact ventures that tackle systemic social challenges.

Click here to explore previously funded impact ventures.

To assist in identifying the most suitable funding scheme for your project, you are welcome to utilise our self check-up form for guidance.

Event Details
Date: 10 September 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 15:30 – 17:30
Venue: UGA, InnoPort, CUHK
Format: In-person
Language: English
Registration: Online Registration

Event Highlights

• Funding Scheme Briefing: Detailed updates on application guidelines, eligibility, and evaluation criteria for SI-IPF and SI-VIF.
• 10th Anniversary Celebration: Commemorating ten years of impact ventures, community achievements, and social innovation milestones across CUHK.
• "Human Library" Sharing: Direct interaction with alumni impact venture founders and members exchanging practical insights on project execution and scaling real-world impact.
• Networking Reception: Connect with over 60 partners, including fellow academics, foundation representatives, and NGO leaders to explore cross-sector collaborations.

Human Library Speakers:

• Prof. Gladys Tang – Director, Centre for Sign Linguistics and Deaf Studies | Founder & Chairperson of the Board of Directors, SLCO Community Resources Limited
• Mr. Raymond Wong  – General Manager, SLCO Community Resources Limited
• Prof. Connie Chong – Associate Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing | Founder & CEO, ACTuWISE Limited
• Mr. Jam Yau – Co-founder & Executive Director, ACTuWISE Limited

We look forward to your participation to join us to explore funding opportunities, turn research into action, and celebrate a decade of collective impact.