Empowering the Next Generation: MiniMax Supports AI Education for Underprivileged Youth in Hong Kong
MiniMax is honored to serve as the Official AI Service Partner for the "Star Mentors Event: GenAI Workshop Series（星級導師活動：生成式人工智能工作坊）" part of the third cohort of the Strive and Rise Programme（共創明『Teen』計劃）, led by the Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government（香港區政府政務司司長） in collaboration with HKITDA (Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association, 香港創科發展協會).
About the Strive and Rise Programme（關於共創明『Teen』計劃）
The Strive and Rise Programme in Hong Kong is a large-scale mentorship initiative designed to uplift underprivileged junior secondary school students across Hong Kong. Through structured guidance, personal development, and access to new technologies, the programme nurtures students’ potential and helps pave more inclusive pathways to success. Now in its third cohort, the programme has added a future-focused component: introducing students to generative AI and its creative potential.
Lowering Barriers to Innovation: Making AI Accessible to All
To support this impactful initiative, MiniMax is providing two months of complimentary, unlimited access to Hailuo Video for all participating students and educators. The first GenAI workshop, held on July 5, gave students hands-on experience in transforming their ideas into complete, AI-generated videos. Led by a team of dedicated mentors — including our Star Creator, Kai Wing — the session showcased how intuitive, low-barrier tools can unlock creative potential and build confidence, regardless of prior technical experience.
Looking Ahead: Building Lasting Impact
With two more workshop sessions scheduled in the coming week, we are excited to continue supporting students as they explore the boundaries of storytelling, design, and AI-powered creation. These sessions aim not just to teach tools, but to inspire confidence — showing that with the right access and encouragement, innovation belongs to everyone.
Stay Tuned
We’re incredibly proud of these young creators and can't wait to see what they’ll build next. MiniMax will continue to explore partnerships that align with our values — Intelligence with Everyone.
