To create a better living environment for future generations and explore green opportunities, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) and Rosewood Foundation (Hong Kong Charity institution IR91/17420) have collaborated to launch the “Rosewood Foundation Entrepreneurship Award”. The award encourages local start-ups to unleash their creativity and expand their business to deliver deeper sustainable solutions by developing green business practices, and promoting sustainable production and consumption in society.
The award presentation ceremony to announce the five winning start-ups, who each received HK$100,000 in funding, as well as the opportunity to explore business collaborations with the Rosewood Hotel Group. The aim of the “Rosewood Foundation Entrepreneurship Award” is to encourage and recognise innovative young entrepreneurs who have contributed to Hong Kong’s sustainable development.
The young entrepreneurs are aged between 18 and 35 years and have been operating their business for at least one, but not more than five years. After a highly competitive two-round selection process, the five winning enterprises were chosen from the industries of sustainable events curation, innovative green cleaning technology, electricity-free cooling technology, preservation of traditional local pastry culture while minimising food waste, and plastic waste upcycling.
Rosewood Foundation Entrepreneurship Award Ceremony
Date: 24 July 2024 (Monday)
Exhibition: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Award Ceremony: 6pm to 7:25pm
Venue: 4/F, Pavilion Hall, Rosewood Hong Kong
| Time | Event |
| 5pm to 6pm | Exhibition and Networking |
| 6:07pm | Kick off Event |
| 6:11pm | Award Video |
| 6:21pm | Welcoming Remarks
Ms. Sonia Cheng, Chairperson of Rosewood Foundation and Chief Executive Officer of Rosewood Hotel Group |
| 6:26pm | Thank you Remarks
Ms. Hsu Siu-Man, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups |
| 6:31pm | Keynote Address
Ms. Alice Mak SBS JP, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs |
| 6:38pm | Awards Presentation to Five Winning Teams
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| 6:45pm |
Big Group Photo |
| 6:48pm |
Fireside Chat:
From start-up to scale-up – Making a positive impact through entrepreneurship Speakers： Representatives from the five winning teams
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| 7:25pm |
End of Event |
Introduction of Five Winning Teams
| Company | Representatives | Introduction |
| Earthero Studio Limited
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Ms. Bertha Shum Ms. Carrie Kwok Mr. Joe Mak |
Earthero Studio Limited is a sustainability-focused consultancy specialising in conscientious curation. They design and execute sustainable events, campaigns, and workshops tailored for corporate entities with ESG strategies. Their expertise lies in crafting eco-educational content and merging sustainability with art curation. By combining design, art, and deep sustainability knowledge, their curated projects are distinct, memorable, and easily understood. As a pioneering consultancy, they offer a fresh and innovative approach to sustainable corporate engagement, emphasising sustainability from a curation perspective. |
| define CLEAN Limited
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Mr. Noel Shih
Mr. Neil Shih |
define CLEAN Limited is a green technology start-up specialising in the development of safe and affordable powder-form personal and household cleaning products. Their unique powders are developed using naturally-derived ingredients that are plant- and mineral-based, making them biodegradable and offering a sustainable alternative to traditional cleaning solutions. By using define CLEAN, consumers can reduce plastic wastes by 100%, carbon emissions by 98%, and storage usage by 95%. By simply adding water to their powder-form products, consumers can conveniently use them in the comfort of their homes.
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i2COOL Limited |
Dr. Martin Chu
Mr. Ivan Choi |
i2COOL Limited is a tech start-up with a breakthrough passive radiative cooling paint. This innovative product achieves cooling effects below ambient temperature by reflecting solar heat and emitting mid-infrared radiation, all without using any electricity. Primarily designed for building and construction, outdoor facilities, and storage systems, this patented technology has gained traction in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. i2Cool’s impact is accelerating energy-saving technology worldwide. |
Time to Gold Limited |
Ms. Anita Lee
Ms. Celeste Yeung |
Established in 2021, Time to Gold Limited is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to preserving pastry traditions, empowering elderly women, and enriching lives. We hire and empower elderly women, offering them meaningful job opportunities in the art of pastry-making. Alongside our culinary pursuits, we organise experiential workshops for organisations and schools, fostering intergenerational learning and appreciation for our pastry culture. |
| Gaau1 Up Design Studio Limited
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Mr. Ian Hui
Mr. Chu Wai Kit |
Gaau1 Up Design Studio Limited recycles plastic from the local recycling system and their design and production are based on upcycling plastic pieces into different art pieces or retail products. They believe that changes in the minds of the general public are more important than the advancement of recycling technology. Through workshops and innovative green products, they allow the public to experience the process of plastic recycling and understand the value of plastic.
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Contact Us
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups Social Innovation and Youth Business Unit
Tel: 3595 0945 / 3956 8001
Email: RosewoodAward@hkfyg.org.hk
Address: Room B-E, 11/F, Genesis, 33-35 Wong Chuk Hang Road, HK
Website: sic.hkfyg.org.hk
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