AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching
Funding Programme
The Hong Kong Education Bureau's HK$500,000 funding programme is accelerating AI development in education. Discover how Zense AI's comprehensive solution helps schools leverage this opportunity.
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What is ELTFP?
Learn about the Empowering Learning and Teaching Funding Programme
(i) Purchase / Subscribe / Rent AI Devices/Services
To enhance students' AI literacy and skills, and promote teaching and learning effectiveness:
- Software: e.g., AI drawing software, AI writing tools, etc.
- Hardware: e.g., tablets, computers, LLM deployment devices, etc.
- Platforms: e.g., QEF e-Learning Support Programme AI-enabled learning platforms or platforms developed by other institutions/programmes
- Teaching and Learning Resources: Purchase or develop AI teaching materials
- School-based AI Solutions: Hire external agencies or design and implement in-house language models
(ii) Fund Student Activities
Support students to participate in school-organized or approved activities that enhance AI literacy and skills (on-campus or off-campus)
Examples:
- AI seminars and workshops
- AI competitions
- Hands-on AI training sessions
Inappropriate Use of Funding
- Purchasing resources unrelated to teaching and learning
- Renovation works
- Funding teachers or parents to attend AI-related courses/seminars/workshops
- Hospitality or ceremonial expenses
- Promotional activities (e.g., sharing sessions)
- Food and beverage expenses
- Activities inconsistent with learning objectives, curriculum goals, or students' developmental stages
- Activities not compliant with EDB circulars, instructions, and guidelines
Funding Amount
One-time grant per school
AI for All Subjects
Implement AI solutions across all subjects and disciplines to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness
For All Schools
Available for both primary and secondary schools
Include the 'Developing AI-Empowered Education' project in the School Development Plan and/or Annual Plan
Implement AI-assisted teaching in at least 3 subjects/curriculum areas
- •Each subject/curriculum area must involve at least 2 grade levels
- •Develop at least 6 AI teaching examples or resources in total
Conduct at least 3 open lessons or demonstration classes using AI-assisted teaching across at least 3 subjects/curriculum areas (on-campus or off-campus)
Organize at least 3 experience-sharing sessions on AI-assisted teaching (on-campus or off-campus)
Organize or arrange for students to participate in at least 2 student activities focused on enhancing AI literacy and skills
Properly maintain records of all income and expenditure items
- •Submit audited annual accounts to the Education Bureau as required
- •Complete and submit the 'Interim Report' and 'Final Report' as specified
Commitments schools must fulfill during the programme period
Zense AI Solution
Zense AI provides the main services below. Choose 1-3 services you want to apply, and we will propose a comprehensive implementation plan for your school including scale assessment, hardware procurement, training programs, and ongoing support.
Zense AI for Schools
Deploy our comprehensive AI education platform across your entire school. Includes full system integration, teacher training workshops, student onboarding, and continuous technical support to ensure successful AI adoption.
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STEAM Course
Tailor-made AI and STEAM courses for your students featuring the latest technology. Developed in exclusive partnership with StarFive, incorporating cutting-edge hardware and hands-on learning experiences.
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Local Host LLM
Deploy your own private large language model on-premise. We'll setup local infrastructure scaled to your school size, with optional integration into the Zense AI platform for enhanced capabilities and full data sovereignty.
Learn MoreThe Education Bureau has recently launched the AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching Funding Programme, injecting AI elements as the core driving force for schools' digital transformation in education, empowering education through technology. Applications are now open to all public and direct-subsidy primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, aiming to promote digital learning and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness. In response to the Education Bureau's policy, we have launched the Smart Creation Future Courses, providing comprehensive AI education solutions for schools.
Image Recognition and Face Recognition
- Trial image classification, object detection, and face recognition models
- Discuss applications and information literacy (privacy, bias)
Deploy Local LLM
- Deploy a simplified local LLM on VisionFive 2 Lite, perform simple conversations and commands
- Compare privacy and performance trade-offs between cloud vs local LLMs
Sound and Speech AI
- Trial speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and keyword detection
- Create a simple voice assistant demo
Self-Learning with Common Generative AI Tools
- Introduce text, image, and video generation tools
- Teach effective prompt writing techniques
- Arrange self-study tasks: choose one tool to complete a small project
StarFive Exclusively provide this course
Why Choose Us for 『「智」啟學教』Support Programme?
Proven Experience in Similar Funding Programmes
We have successfully implemented AI education solutions in major schools and completed similar projects through the 'AI for Science Education' (智為學理) funding programme, giving us unique insights into government funding requirements and deliverables.
Full-Cycle Support from Planning to Implementation
Our dedicated team guides you through every stage—from initial application and planning, to procurement and setup, through to final reporting and evaluation. We ensure compliance with all programme requirements while maximizing educational impact.
AI for Science Education Funding Programme
Through the AI for Science Education Funding Programme, the Zense AI team co-planned lessons with us and supported classroom implementation. We integrated the AI Tutor function into our lessons, creating AI tutors tailored to learning goals, lab contexts, and common misconceptions, and assigned them to students. During lessons, students connect observed phenomena to underlying principles, organize evidence, and refine explanations, helping them construct scientific knowledge and making AI a natural part of the science lab.
In partnership with Prof. Cecilia Chan from AI in Education Lab@HKU
Through the AI for Science Education Funding Programme, the Zense AI team co-planned lessons with us and supported classroom implementation. We integrated the AI Tutor function into our lessons: aligned to the learning goals, lab context, and common misconceptions, we created a dedicated AI tutor and assigned it to students. With a flipped-classroom approach, students preview and ask questions before class; during lab work, they connect observations to underlying principles, organize evidence, and refine explanations—strengthening knowledge construction and making AI feel like a natural part of the science lab.
Mr. CHOY Hoi-Wah - Head of Science and Technology Learning Area, Integrated Science & Biology, Holmglad
Maximum Value from Your HK$500,000 Grant
Our experience with government funding programmes enables us to design cost-efficient solutions that strategically allocate your grant across hardware, software, training, and student activities to achieve the greatest impact for your school.
In-House Platform Built for Long-Term Growth
Unlike third-party solutions, our proprietary Zense AI platform is specifically designed for Hong Kong schools. It scales with your needs, supports all subjects, and continues to evolve with your school's AI education journey beyond the funding period.
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Teachers and students using
The Zense AI educational platform integrates advanced artificial intelligence technology, enabling students to interact with AI for learning, ask questions in real-time and receive feedback, enhancing understanding and learning motivation; while supporting teachers in teaching and assessment, allowing all teachers and students to share an efficient, innovative and inspiring teaching and learning experience.
Mr. Ma - Digital Education Planning and Support Team, Fukien Secondary School
Programme Timeline
Submit Application
Schools intending to join the Programme should complete the attached application form and undertaking (Annex 1), and submit them to the Information Technology in Education Section of the Education Bureau by mail or fax.
Application Results
The Education Bureau notifies schools of application results.
Funding Disbursement
Successful applicant schools receive funding. Specific funding arrangements will be notified separately.
Submit Interim Report
Schools must complete the 'AI-Empowered Learning and Teaching Support Programme: Funding Usage Status - Interim Report' (Annex 3).
Submit Final Report
Schools must complete the 'AI-Empowered Learning and Teaching Support Programme: Funding Usage Status - Final Report' (Annex 4).
Application Deadline Approaching
Applications for the AI-Empowered Learning and Teaching Support Programme close on 28 February 2026. If you have any questions about the application process, funding usage, programme requirements, or implementation plans, please feel free to reach out. Our Zense AI professional team offers complimentary consultation services to help you seize this valuable funding opportunity.
