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Social Innovation Carnival showcases SIE Fund’s 10 years of achievements (with photos) **************************************************************************************      The Social Innovation Carnival is being held to showcase the achievements over the past 10 years of the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund). Organised by the Efficiency Office under the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau with the theme of “Innovate to Create Impact for Poverty Alleviation”, the carnival puts on display various innovative projects and services subsidised by the SIE Fund to demonstrate how it effectively responds to social needs.        Officiating at the SIE Fund 10th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony today (November 25), ... Read more

CoachBright CEO delighted to win financial support from The Eveson Trust towards the social and emotional benefit of disadvantaged young people in W. Midlands. BIRMINGHAM, U.K. – Oct. 30, 2023 – PRLog — CoachBright Charitable Trust are delighted to have received £ 15,000 in funding from The Eveson Trust towards the social and emotional benefit of disadvantaged young people and their families living in the West Midlands. The Eveson Trust is funded by one of the largest bequests in Great Britain, made by Violet Mary Eveson, whose grandfather owned the largest hop farming area in Britain and possibly the world. ... Read more

The School of Engineering of the University of Tokyo, in collaboration with Kandenko Co., Ltd., Kyudenko Corporation, SHINRYO CORPORATION, Taikisha Ltd., Dai-Dan Co., Ltd., Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd., Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., Tonets Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., will jointly launch the “Smart Building System Research Initiative” on November 1, 2023. This research initiative aims to expedite the realization of green transformation (GX) by fostering collaborative research on Smart Building Systems, ultimately aiming for building services technology to contribute toward achieving GX, including carbon neutrality. Additionally, by promoting the advancement of academic fields and ... Read more

 In October, a new social network will be released that will allow startup owners to present their idea to an external audience and investors. According to CBInsights statistics, only 1% of startups become unicorns like Uber, Airbnb, Slack, Stripe. The reasons for such a small percentage can be different: from an unclear strategy to insufficient funding for further development. Therefore, Pitchel’s main goal is to connect investors with startups and become a source of inspiration for users looking for new ideas and interested in trends in the startup market. More about PitchelThe Pitchel social network will operate in the format ... Read more

Social Welfare Department highly concerned about family tragedy happened in Tuen Mun ************************************************************************************      The Social Welfare Department (SWD) is highly concerned about a family tragedy happened in a residential estate on Fuk Hang Tsuen Road in Tuen Mun yesterday (May 25). The SWD will approach the family concerned as soon as possible to provide emotional counselling as well as appropriate assistance according to their welfare needs.      The SWD operates a 24-hour hotline 2343 2255 to provide immediate telephone counselling, support and referral services. Members of the public in need may call the hotline for assistance.