What is the purpose of the Middle School IT Innovation Lab program?

Middle School IT Innovation Laboratoryis a program aimed at promoting Hong Kong secondary school students' interest in information technology and innovative thinking. This scheme is implemented by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer to provide funds to publicly funded secondary schools to upgrade their IT equipment and facilities and organize IT-related extra-curricular activities.

The purpose of the plan is as follows:

  • Provide a subsidy of up to $1 million to each aided secondary school to purchase the necessary information technology equipment and professional services.
  • Organize more extracurricular activities related to information technology to deepen students’ understanding of new information technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, big data, etc.
  • Establish a good information technology foundation to prepare young people for their future development.

also,Middle School IT Innovation LaboratoryThe program has been successfully extended to primary schools to enhance students’ interest, understanding and application of information technology through extracurricular activities, preparing them to integrate into the development of a knowledge-based economy and digital society.

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How to apply for IT Innovation Lab?

Applying for the Middle School IT Innovation Laboratory Program requires following the corresponding application guidelines and procedures. Schools can seek professional advice and services, such as providing training programs, assisting with application submission, etc., to ensure successful participation in the program. In addition, schools do not need to set up or renovate physical laboratories to participate in the program. Before applying, it is recommended to read the relevant application guidelines and browse relevant websites to obtain the latest information.. If you need assistance in preparing application forms and procedures, you can also seek help from relevant agencies.

 

School IT Innovation Lab (Middle School IT Innovation Lab and Primary School Funny IT Shiduoduo) Application Guidelines

What schools qualify?

According to the relevant information of the Secondary School IT Innovation Lab Program, any publicly funded secondary school is eligible to participate in this program. This means that eligible secondary schools can apply for funding of up to $1 million to upgrade IT equipment and facilities in their schools, as well as organize IT-related extra-curricular activities..

 

School IT Innovation Lab (Middle School IT Innovation Lab and Primary School Funny IT Shiduoduo) Application Guidelines

What is the scope of the need for professional services in the extracurricular activities of the middle school IT Innovation Lab program?

The scope of professional services required in the extracurricular activities of the Secondary School IT Innovation Lab Program includes the procurement and maintenance of IT infrastructure equipment, such as server-side and client-side hardware and software, fiber optic and broadband networks, cloud servers and storage services. In addition, the scheme also supports the organization of IT-related activities, such as workshops, seminars, short courses, local visits and experiential activities, as well as participation in local and non-local competitions and student achievement exhibitions

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