This inter-disciplinary ExCEL3 project aims to build the capacity of Non-Governmental Organisations and empower civil society in Hong Kong, as well as build research and teaching capacity in the study of civil society within the University. Through training, sharing, and research, the project seeks to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship, strengthen the leadership, management, governance and organisational capacity of the third sector; and build a platform that brings together philanthropists, foundations, and institutional investors with Non-Governmental Organisations, as well as the academic community.