“Smart Silver” Enriched ICT Training Programme for the Elderly (2026-2028)
Background
The “Smart Silver” Enriched ICT Training Programme for the Elderly (the Training Programme) has been implemented since 2019. The courses were well received by the elderly participants. In light of this, we launch a new round of the Training Programme in March 2026 for a period of two years.
Target Beneficiaries
Elderly people aged 60 or above with basic ICT knowledge.
Courses Provided
Each funded Elder Academy (EA) provides a variety of ICT courses. Apart from areas such as smart healthcare and cyber security, the new courses also include more advanced topics on artificial intelligence (AI) and smart assistants, blockchain and digital payments, robots and self-driving cars, IT in low-altitude economy, as well as basic coding and computational thinking, etc. The training courses will be launched in May 2026 and details will be uploaded to the “Smart Silver” Elderly IT Learning Portal (Chinese only) in due course. Please stay tuned or contact the respective EAs in the table below.
Funded Elder Academies – Contact Details
| Funded Elder Academy | Enquiry |
|---|---|
| Elder Academy at Hong Kong Metropolitan University |
Tel: (852) 2915 2380 |
| Jockey Club Institute of Ageing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Tel: (852) 3943 9450 |
| Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Tel: (852) 3400 3011 / (852) 3400 8968 |
