IN-SMART

Innovation Network for STEAM Mature, AI Ready Talents

Quality Education Fund Theme Network Project - Designated Themes

Online Application Number [B4]

Service Providers,
Target Beneficiaries,
and Scope of Support

Units providing support services

√ Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong

√ Centre for Information Technologyin Education

Support Target

√ Primary schools, secondary schools and special schools

Support range

√ Support participating schools to strategically design and implement

√ STEAM school-based curriculum that incorporates AI learning elements

Enhance teachers’ understanding of STEAM education, artificial intelligence (AI), and self-directed learning, and develop students’ STEAM-related subject knowledge, skills, and 21st-century competencies through classroom practices.

Strengthen teachers’ capacity to design STEAM learning experiences, particularly by integrating AI learning elements into STEAM activities, with the aim of fostering students’ scientific literacy, innovative thinking, and self-directed learning capabilities.

Enhance teachers’ ability to promote students’ digital literacy and values education through STEAM education.

Support teachers in designing and implementing STEAM education with the use of e-learning technologies, such as the Learning Design Studio and the iLAP learning management platform.

Promote collaboration among schools and scale up educational innovation through a multi-level school leadership network.

The Meaning of IN-SMART

IN-SMART Support Model

IN-SMART Support Cases

Schools can apply for up to two school-based support services. To further promote curriculum development, kindergartens and schools may also apply for the following "Recommended Services" in addition to the main services, including:
(i) "Mainland China and Hong Kong Teacher Exchange and Collaboration Program",
(ii) ''Support services for kindergartens/schools receiving non-Chinese speaking children/students'', and
(iii) "Primary Curriculum Coordinator Learning Community: Promoting Curriculum Initiatives and Developing Curriculum Leadership."
For further details, please refer to Education Bureau Circular No. 7/2025, or scan the QR code below to visit the school-based support services website for more information and the latest updates on the support scheme.

School-Based Support Services：

Schools interested in participating in the support scheme may apply for the “Innovation Network for STEAM Mature, AI Ready Talents (IN-SMART)” support services via the Education Bureau’s "Common Log-On System" (CLO) between 8 April and 30 April 2025 (Online Application Number: B4).

Schools can access the “School-based Support Services Online Application System” through the Education Bureau’s “Unified Login System” (http://clo.edb.gov.hk/) to apply for support services. For inquiries, please contact: