Our Story
Our journey began with a question: How can we empower innovators who are using creative thinking to tackle social challenges?
Through conversations with like-minded changemakers, we discovered that "space" was a critical pain point—where could they find a flexible, opportunity-rich environment to work and collaborate? This led us to introduce the concept of co-working spaces to Hong Kong.
In 2012, Good Lab opened its doors in Cheung Sha Wan as the city's first major social innovation hub.


For the seven years in Cheung Sha Wan, Good Lab was a vibrant hub — a sun-filled space with our signature orange warmth throughout. More than just an office, it was a community where serendipitous encounters happened daily. We witnessed hundreds of social innovators emerge and grow. This experience taught us that lasting social change requires both long-term commitment and cross-sector collaboration. We began asking ourselves: How could we bring innovative thinking into more organisations, equip leaders across sectors with changemaking tools, and amplify our social impact?
As the social innovation ecosystem flourished, we further evolved into a Think-and-Do Tank, channeling years of community networks, cross-sector trust, and practical wisdom into driving deeper systemic change. Today, we've reinforced Good Lab's position at the intersection of public, private, and civil sectors. We facilitate dialogue, learning and collaboration—from participatory community building to strategic foresight, from cross-sector experiments to expanding throughout the neighbouring region, building networks and uncovering inspiring co-learning cases.
These efforts develop VUCA-world capabilities: believing in collaboration, listening with empathy to transcend boundaries, and embracing diverse innovation approaches.
Key Milestones
Through every evolution, Good Lab's greatest asset has always been people.
We've observed that the society often prioritises efficiency and outcomes while overlooking the human connections formed along the way. Yet lasting change often springs from these everyday interactions and exchanges. Our team serves as facilitators, creating opportunities for diverse people and ideas to meet, building networks of mutual support.

In facing today's challenges, we believe every problem presents an opportunity for innovation. Climate change, social polarisation, economic transformation—these seemingly overwhelming issues can find innovative responses at the community level. The key lies in engaging diverse stakeholders in the process.
As a platform for social innovation, Good Lab's mission remains clear: to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable society. We believe a healthy society needs diverse voices, grassroots innovation, and trust-based collaboration across sectors.
Our approach remains consistent: human-centred, collaborative, and future-oriented. When different perspectives meet, new possibilities for partnership emerge. We invite you to join us in creating a better future for Hong Kong.