High policy interpretation threshold
Schools understand the direction, but lack executable timelines, curriculum plans, and delivery checklists.
Empower Every Lesson with AIBuild a sustainable AI-for-schools ecosystem
Fully meets all mandatory requirements of the HKD 500K AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching Funding Programme
One-stop coverage across curriculum, teacher training, and student outcomes.
Krystal Institute provides professional support for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong under the'AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching' funding programme, helping schools establish a proper 'human-led, AI-assisted' teaching framework and realise the vision of"AI for ALL subjects".
Frominterdisciplinary curriculum design、teacher professional training到student outcome reporting, we provide end-to-end guidance so AI is not just a tool, but a long-term driver of teaching and learning effectiveness across subjects.
50+
Partner schools
7,000+
Teachers and students reached
25 yrs
Education training experience
Evidence-based
"Recent surveys show that over 85% of teachers believe proper AI adoption significantly reduces admin and lesson-prep workload."
Funding does not equal implementation
The Education Bureau's'AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching' grant focuses not on one-off procurement, but on sustainable AI teaching implementation and reportable outcomes. We use a policy-led framework to help schools move from planning to execution.
Heavy teacher workload pressure
Teachers worry new AI initiatives will increase lesson prep, admin, and assessment burden.
Compliance and procurement risk
Schools need a partner with both educational track record and technical capability to ensure aligned tendering and implementation.
Why AI transformation is essential
Compliance first
Align with EDB requirements through traceable, submit-ready, and reviewable implementation workflows.
Teaching effectiveness
Use platform and curriculum modularisation to reduce repeated admin work and lesson design costs.
School brand elevation
Showcase cross-subject AI outcomes to strengthen your innovation profile with parents and the community.
How Krystal Institute helps your school seize the AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching opportunity
Through the Digital Economy Core Technology (DECT) global curriculum system, we provide an end-to-end implementation framework from foundational teaching infrastructure to international showcase opportunities, helping schools meet key reimbursement indicators with confidence.
FOUNDATION / Core Infrastructure
K-12 AI Integration Solutions
We deeply integrate DECT curriculum modules with the KEP cloud platform to solve both classroom implementation and administrative reporting challenges.
DECT School-based AI Curriculum Planning
Designed for K-12 learners, covering AI foundations, language model applications, and 3D digital economy skills while meeting EDB's 'minimum 3 subjects / 2 levels' requirements.
KEP Smart Platform: Teaching & School Operations Support
The Krystal Education Platform (KEP) works seamlessly with free creation and production tools, supporting curriculum management, remote collaboration, and analytics for daily teaching and admin.
- Curriculum & resources management: Teachers can manage classes, group students, and upload teaching materials.
- Assignments & learning support: Students can submit assignments, download materials, and self-learn on platform.
- Secure collaboration environment: Class lists and messaging strengthen interaction and community connection.
Custom AI Hardware & Dedicated Models
Aligned with local curriculum needs (such as DSE alignment), we provide secure and compliant dedicated language models with strict data privacy protection for teachers and students.
FLAGSHIP SPOTLIGHT
GLOBAL STAGE / Frontier Practice
AI Student Activities & Empowerment
Through the Student Empowerment Program (SEP), we offer highly flexible modular activities that build critical thinking, creative problem-solving, advanced aesthetics, storytelling, and cross-language communication.
A flexible growth ladder
Schools and students can either follow a coherent progression pathway orenroll in any single stage based on school budget and timeline.
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In-school practice: AI + Blender Workshop
School KickoffA true beginner-friendly skills pathway where students learn modeling, texturing, and shading to master modern workflows of AI-assisted generation + core 3D creation.
02
Summer intensive: AI Dream Camp
Summer HighlightFor ages 10-18. A 14-day immersive creation camp at HKUST Guangzhou combining film fundamentals and AI video generation to turn ideas into complete AI films.
03
International stage: IAICC & 3D Creative Competition
Outcome ShowcaseBring workshop and camp outputs to global audiences. Gain honours through annual events, award ceremonies, and on-site exhibitions.
AI Student Activity Highlights
💡 Summer focus: Stay atHKUST Guangzhou campus for 14 daysand create your own AI cinematic project.
Learn more ➔EXCELLENCE IN ACTION
Conference highlights and exceptional student outcomes
IAICC 2025 Review
Over a thousand students, teachers, and overseas experts gathered to explore frontier edtech applications.
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Outstanding Student 3D Works
Featuring impressive visual creations built by students with Blender and AIGC.
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International Awards Ceremony
Award-winning students stepped onto the world stage, turning grant support into tangible achievement.
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From classroom to international stage
We do more than teach technology. We open global doors for students. See how an 11-year-old learner earned recognition from an Oscar-winning team.
Real Case Story
An 11-year-old's Blender journey:
"Build dreams by hand"
Hui Yin-zhe, an 11-year-old student, started from zero and overcame both language and age barriers. He now confidently uses Blender geometry nodes, advanced modeling, and professional rendering.
"Age is never a limit to creativity." Step by step, he transformed his imagination into 3D work that amazed an Oscar-winning team.
On the IAICC stage, his talent impressed key members of the Oscar-winning film Flow: technical artist Mārtiņš Upītis and 3D animator Konstantins Visnevskis. Both experts came on stage to present signed memorabilia, recognising his professional ability.
Recognised by Oscar Team
Showcased Internationally
🚀 Want to be the next spotlight student on the global stage?
This summer, join theAI Dream Camp at HKUST Guangzhou. Work with international mentor Hector's team, begin a professional Blender creation journey, and turn your imagination into an AI × 3D cinematic work.
WORLD-CLASS ENDORSEMENT
World-class experts backing your school's innovation capability
Robert Minkoff
Top Hollywood Director
Director of Disney classics including The Lion King, Stuart Little, and The Forbidden Kingdom; served as a core judge and keynote guest.
Léo Silly-Pelissier
Oscar-winning Animation Director
Animation director of Oscar-winning short Flow, who personally guided students on 3D storytelling techniques.
Francesco Siddi
Blender Foundation CEO
Key leader of the global open-source 3D ecosystem, actively supporting Hong Kong schools in digital economy and open-creation capability development.
Hector Alexander Galindo Escobar
Senior 3D Artist & Mentor
A studio co-founder with Colombia-Australia background and 10+ years of 3D development experience. Former instructor at AIE Australia and guest speaker at PolyU.
Exclusive Tech Empowerment
Why Blender 3D × AI?
Blender is a top global open-source 3D creation tool widely used in film, games, and industrial design. For schools, it combines zero licence cost with strong showcase impact.
Zero licence cost, high impact
Blender is free and open-source, so schools avoid expensive software subscriptions and can allocate more grant budget to high-quality in-school training and student activities.
Human-led, AI-assisted
Students use AI to accelerate repetitive tasks like texture generation and base modeling, while focusing on core creativity and aesthetic judgement.
Future-ready global skills
Mastering Blender builds foundational capabilities for the digital economy, from metaverse and digital twins to film and animation.
Cross-subject showcase outcomes
3D visualisation outcomes apply to STEM physics models, visual arts digital sculpture, and historical reconstruction, strengthening school-based impact.
Trusted by 30+ primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong
中華基督教會基華小學
九龍城浸信會禧年小學
九龍靈光小學
伊利沙伯中學舊生會小學
伊利沙伯中學舊生會小學分校
保良侷陸慶濤小學
保良局田家炳小學
啓思小學
嗇色園主辦可信學校
嘉諾撒聖瑪利學校
基督教香港信義會信愛學校
大埔崇德黃建常紀念學校
大埔舊墟公立學校
循道學校
拔萃女小學
港九街坊婦女會孫方中小學
羅定邦中學
聖保羅書院小學
聖公會牧愛小學
荃灣公立何傳耀紀念小學
錦田公立蒙養學校
順德聯誼總會伍冕端小學
順德聯誼總會梁潔華小學
香港中文大學校友會聯會張煊昌學校
香港浸信會聯會小學
香港道教聯合會圓玄學院第三中學
香港道教聯合會純陽小學
香港道教聯合會雲泉學校
高雷中學
鳳溪第一小學
School and Academic Partners
深圳大學藝術學部
PolyU Design
基督教勵行會
僱員再培訓局 (ERB)
廣州商學院
香港專業進修學校
香港伍倫貢學院
深圳職業技術大學
深圳大學
香港恒生大學
香港城市大學專業進修學院 CityU SCOPE
宏恩基督教學院
哈爾濱工業大學
香港中文大學深圳研究院
Partner Organisations
香港遊戲產業協會 HKGIA
香港中文大學感知交互智能中心 CPII
香港動漫畫聯會 HKCAF
香港生產力促進局知創空間 InnoSpace
中非發展基金
Animation Global
AWN CHINA
CGGE
DECTKS
IDGT
Krystal Technology
Krystal Studio
EDB Policy Requirement Mapping
Align clearly with grant assessment priorities across four implementation dimensions.
1
Planning & Integration
Embed into school development plans
Requirement
Include the AI-powered education development project in school development and/or annual plans.
2
Teaching Implementation
AI-assisted teaching and resource development
Requirement
Implement AI-assisted teaching in at least 3 subjects/areas (covering at least 2 levels each), and develop at least 6 AI-applied teaching examples/resources.
3
Demonstration & Sharing
Open classes and experience-sharing sessions
Requirement
Run at least 3 AI-assisted open/demo lessons and at least 3 sharing sessions across at least 3 subject/curriculum areas (internal or external).
4
Student Activities
AI literacy enhancement programs
Requirement
Organise or arrange at least 2 student activities focused on improving AI literacy and skills.
Three professional support pillars aligned to AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching metrics
From curriculum design and teacher training to student practice, we help schools turn resources into executable, showcase-ready, and reportable AI education outcomes.
1
AI Curriculum Development
Build practical school-based AI curriculum blueprints
- Cross-subject curriculum mapping across at least 3 subjects and 2 levels
- Lesson plans, assessment rubrics, and 6+ applied examples/resources
- Alignment with annual school plans and EDB submission requirements
2
Teacher Empowerment
Help teachers progress from using AI to teaching AI
- Train-the-Trainer support and co-planning
- Model lessons, open classes, and sharing support
- Reduce repetitive prep/admin work and improve teaching efficiency
3
Student Workshops
Turn AI application into visible student outcomes
- AI x creative project workshops and school-based activities
- Competitions, showcases, and cross-school exchange opportunities
- Aligned with AI literacy and problem-solving development goals
Turn grant resources into measurable teaching impact
Book a 30-minute professional consultation to get an EDB-aligned school AI roadmap, implementation milestones, and procurement support.
Contact & Process FAQ
Common compliance, tendering, and implementation questions for the HKD 500K grant.
We provide free consultation and planning support to integrate Blender AI workshops or DECT AI curriculum into your plans. Through Train-the-Trainer support, we help align with local curriculum and accountability needs.
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