The project lead organization is The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. PolyU possess a unique position as Hong Kong’s leading university for Design, recognized as one of the world’s leading university for research and education. In recent years, the university had led studies with a cross disciplinary approach that integrates design practice (via wearables, materials, products and environment) with technology to address concerns of under-represented communities. In addition, PolyU is also recognized as one of the world’s top 10 universities in terms of the impact and number of citations of AI related research articles based on SCOPUS, the world's largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research literature.

The Royal College of Art (RCA), is ranked as the world’s No. 1 leading art and design university for the fifth consecutive year in 2019 by QS World University Rankings. RCA possess an unrivalled track record of leading cross-disciplinary research through applying design approaches in collaboration with disciplines such as engineering, materials science, technology and medicine to address some of the biggest societal challenges today.

Launched in New York in 1997, Theory is an international fashion brand with 434 retail locations. Theory envisions itself as a modern, conscious and responsible company that has a positive impact on customers, the fashion industry and the planet. Theory HK will support the project by sponsoring the materials and clothing that will be used for design experimentation at the design studios.