The Fund launched “404 Not F_und?” initiative in June 2021 to give youths aged 16 to 29 a chance to turn their creative ideas into something actionable. Through this innovative journey, we worked hand-in-hand to equip the teams with work skills, boosting their resilience and technological capabilities. A year after launch, two youth teams were selected and were each given up to $100,000 and support (like networking, business knowledge, and general advice) to turn their bright ideas into reality.

 

Fusing smart breakthroughs in robotics and automation, Team “IQ404” reinvented their favourite sport to facilitate virtual snooker playing. Through trial and error – and iterative design and re-design – this youth team gained practical technical knowledge and created a one-of-a-kind robotic arm. Our funding support enabled Team “Filminal” to develop their own digital platform dedicated to micro-filmmaking, short mini videos gaining worldwide popularity a la Tik Tok and YouTube shorts. Throughout the execution process, they learnt that good project planning and crisis management are critical for running a business.