FutureGen Girls
“In a world transformed by AI and new industries, we aim to level the playing field by giving girls the knowledge, access, and confidence to become the innovators and leaders of the future.”
Jennifer Yu Cheng, JP
Founder of FutureGen Youth Foundation
FutureGen Girls aims to close the opportunities gap for young women and teen girls in Hong Kong, particularly in STEM fields, and to better prepare them with digital, leadership and future ready skills to navigate rapidly changing career opportunities in the AI era.
Our signature initiative – The FutureGen Young Women Leaders Award – was launched in 2024. The Award recognises teen girls who have dedicated themselves to realising their full potential through the development of future ready skills and leadership experiences culminating in empowering accomplishments.
Together, we support digital skills, people skills, and community impact.
**As of March 21, 2026.Highlights and Past Events
In addition to the Award scheme, FutureGen Girls supports teen girls through school career talks, company visits and workshops led by industry professionals.
Past career talks featured guest speakers from:
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Fantastic Natural Cosmetics Limited, Gourmet Dining Group, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Hong Kong Tourism Board, JobsDB Hong Kong by SEEK, Laurry AI, Medical Technology Representative, Médecins Sans Frontières Hong Kong, Prenetics Limited, R2C2 Limited, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and more…
Through Recognised Programs led by dedicated Supporting Organisations, students participate in skill-building and experiential world of work training workshops.
Past company visits and workshops include: CUHK PI Centre Introduction to SEN, Deloitte Foundation Sharing on Web 3.0, HKIIT ExploreFest, HKYWCA Physiotherapy Workshop, Hong Kong Computer Society AI Workshop, Nodi Coffee Latte Art & Cupping Workshop, The Natural Conservancy Pak Nai Habitat Management Activity, Wai Yuen Tong Medicine Shop Experience Journey, and more…
The annual FutureGen Young Women Leaders Award Ceremony celebrates teen girls from across Hong Kong who are "Discovering Their Paths, Leading Their Futures.”
In January 2026, FutureGen Girls announced the signing of an MOU with Microsoft for a two-year partnership across five core areas: AI education and literacy, mentorship and career exposure, community engagement and outreach, real-world applications of emerging technologies, and inclusive learning and access.
