Event

Date: 23 October 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 4 – 5 pm
Mode: Zoom
Registration: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13693920 (Zoom link will be sent upon confirmation)

Speakers:
Prof Gladys TANG
Research Professor, Department of Linguistics and Mordern Languages,
Faculty of Arts, CUHK

Mr Raymond WONG
General Manager
SLCO Community Resources Limited

Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (S-KPF) is now open for applications!

Have you ever thought of transforming your innovative ideas into a social enterprise?
Realise your vision with CUHK Sustainable Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (S-KPF)!

By providing seed funding, incubation services and a collaborative environment, S-KPF aims to support CUHK academics to establish social enterprises with solid business model. The Social Innovation Team assists researchers in translating research findings into real-world solutions that create sustainable social impact. With funding up to HK$600,000, incubation support and networks of potential collaborators, we enable professors to broaden the reach of their research beyond academic circles by tackling unmet social needs. Eligible CUHK principal and co-investigators are welcome to apply. Learn more about the details here.

Join us on 23 October 2024 for the Information Session cum Talk featuring the social entrepreneurship journey of SLCO Community Resources Limited, a S-KPF funded social enterprise. The Founder, Prof Gladys Tang from the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts, and the General Manager, Mr Raymond Wong will share their experiences in operating an evidence-based social enterprise. Learn about how we can support and accelerate your vision to contribute to a better society throughout the journey. We are excited to work with passionate researchers to bring their vision for positive change to life!

Social Innovation Team
Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer Services (ORKTS)