HKEX Foundation has set up the HKEX Impact Funding Scheme (the Scheme) to support local recognised Social Enterprises (SEs). The Scheme, in partnership with The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), aims to support SEs to develop innovative, vital and scalable solutions based on four focus areas: Financial Literacy, Social Empowerment, Talent Development and Environmental Sustainability, serving a wide spectrum of people in need and addressing various social and environmental challenges.
Briefing Session
Session 1 (Conducted in Cantonese)
Date: 16 April 2026 (Thurs)
Time: 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Kowloon Tong
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 100 (First come, first served. Maximum 2 representatives from each SE)
Enrolment link: Please click here
Enrolment deadline: 9 April 2026 (Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email after the enrolment deadline)
Rundown:
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2:30 – 2:45 p.m. |
Registration starts |
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2:45 – 3:45 p.m. |
Seminar: “From Ideas to Implementation: Strategies for Grounding Innovation in Reality” Facilitator: Professor Howard Ling (Member of Strategy Committee on Co-Creation, HKCSS) Speaker:
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3:45 – 4:00 p.m. |
Break |
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4:00 – 4:40 p.m. |
Introduction on HKEX Impact Funding Scheme – Representative from HKEX Foundation |
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4:40 – 5:00 p.m. |
Sharing by Blue Sky Energy Technology (HKEX Impact Funding Scheme 2024 grantee) |
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5:00 – 5:20 p.m. |
Q&A and photo taking |
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5:20 – 6:00 p.m. |
Networking |
Session 2 (Conducted in English)
Date: 21 April 2026 (Tue)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Venue: Online (Zoom meeting)
Language: English
Quota: 100
Enrolment link: Please click here
Enrolment deadline: 9 April 2026 (Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email after the enrolment deadline)
Rundown:
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11:00 – 11:45 a.m. |
Introduction on HKEX Impact Funding Scheme – Representative from HKEX Foundation |
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11:45 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. |
Sharing by WISE Inclusion Hong Kong (HKEX Impact Funding Scheme 2025 grantee) |
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12:05 – 12:20 p.m. |
Q&A |
Application Details
Date of Application
The Scheme will accept online applications from 24 April to 26 May 2026 at 12 noon. The online application platform will open on 24 April 2026.
Eligibility
Social Enterprises (SEs) that are:
- Listed on the Social Enterprise Directory (SED) managed by the HKCSS; or
- Accredited under the Social Enterprise Endorsement (SEE) Mark administered by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises (HKGCSE); or
- SEs with Tree Mark; or
- Previously or currently supported by the government’s SE funding schemes, such as The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund), Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme (ESR) and Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities through Small Enterprise Project (3E)
Funding Amount
The funding amount for each proposed project should range from HKD800,000 to HKD2,000,000.
Project Duration
The duration of each proposed project should be 12 or 24 months. (Starting from 1 November 2026 and to be completed on 31 October 2027 or 31 October 2028. Each project will have a 1-month preparation period before project launch.)
About the HKEX Foundation
HKEX Foundation was established in June 2020 to deepen our connectivity and long-standing commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges faced by our communities. We create a positive and enduring impact in our community by collaborating with local charities and supporting various projects. HKEX Foundation is a recognised charitable entity under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
Enquiries
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Email: [email protected]