The project lead organization is The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. PolyU possess a unique position as Hong Kong’s leading university for Design, recognized as one of the world’s leading university for research and education. In recent years, the university had led studies with a cross disciplinary approach that integrates design practice (via wearables, materials, products and environment) with technology to address concerns of under-represented communities. In addition, PolyU is also recognized as one of the world’s top 10 universities in terms of the impact and number of citations of AI related research articles based on SCOPUS, the world's largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research literature.

The Royal College of Art (RCA), is ranked as the world’s No. 1 leading art and design university for the fifth consecutive year in 2019 by QS World University Rankings. RCA possess an unrivalled track record of leading cross-disciplinary research through applying design approaches in collaboration with disciplines such as engineering, materials science, technology and medicine to address some of the biggest societal challenges today.

HKSTP is Hong Kong’s largest research and development base with a vision to create a vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem to deliver social and economic benefits to Hong Kong and the region. As a co-organiser of the project, HKSTP will provide the use of its Inno2 rooms and its Experience Centre as the venues for the introduction sessions of the programme. The Experience Centre is an immersive space that showcases Hong Kong’s successful examples of creative STEM innovations. It will help bring the project content to life by enabling the participants to engage, witness and truly understand the value of innovation, which can be applied to their wider learning context and everyday life.

HKSKHWC is a leading social welfare organisation in Hong Kong, which offers diverse services to users of all age groups and different strata in society. The council will co-develop case studies for inclusive design and will coordinate the participation of case study users who will discuss their experiences and needs with the participants during the design studio sessions. Their input will form realistic scenarios and pose real-world challenges for the project participants to respond to by applying inclusive design skills and technological innovations. The council representatives will contribute to the project by being members of the sharing sessions and critiques and giving mentoring advice to the project stakeholders.

Launched in New York in 1997, Theory is an international fashion brand with 436 retail locations. Theory envisions itself as a modern, conscious and responsible company that has a positive impact on customers, the fashion industry and the planet. Theory HK will support the project by sponsoring the materials and clothing that will be used for design experimentation at the design studios.

Established in 1984, HKFDA represents the leading Hong Kong fashion professionals of the industry. HKFDA representatives will support the project by participating in critiques and offering mentoring advice to the project stakeholders.