Entrepreneurship Academy 2025
Entrepreneurship Academy is a 10-week training program designed to enhance your entrepreneurial skills.
EA invites speakers from the industry, venture capitalists, startup founders and domain experts, to share their experiences on global trends, heated topics and strategies for market development. It is also a great opportunity to interact with like-minded people and get to know the resources available at HKU and the wider startup ecosystem in HK.
Entrepreneurship Academy is a non-degree programme offered by HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core. Participants who attend 7 or more physical sessions will receive certificates of attendance.
Entrepreneurship Academy 2024: https://tec.hku.hk/event/entrepreneurship-academy-2024/
Confirmation Update:
Master confirmation was sent on 26 September.
Confirmation and reminders for each lecture will be sent 2 days prior to the scheduled date. Registration for each lecture will close once the reminder is sent.
Entrepreneurship Academy 2025 x ENTR2001
Date: 02 Oct (Thu)
Time: 17:00-18:50
Venue: Digital Interactive Lab, 2/f Main Library, Main Building
Organiser: Faculty of Science* X Techno-Entrepreneurship Core
Speaker: Stanley Aryanto, Entrepreneur, coach and international award-winning photographer
Abstract
This lecture explores the deeper principles of entrepreneurship beyond conventional notions of money and skills. It emphasizes the importance of purpose, people, and bold implementation for lasting success. Through case studies like Two Red Tabs, the role of courageous leadership and authentic alignment with personal values in transforming setbacks into opportunities will be examined. The session aims to inspire entrepreneurs to create ventures that reflect their true aspirations and foster meaningful impact.
Register Closed
*Since this is a special lecture co-organised with the Faculty of Science, we kindly request you to register using the special registration form. As seats are limited, registration will be closed once the maximum capacity is reached.
Startup Stories: The New Wave of Emotional Economy
Date: 9 Oct (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X HKXF & InnoX
Speaker:
Leslie wang, Founder of Maoco Land
Rufus Guo, COO of Maoco Land
Ben Guo, CEO & Founder of Tarran Innovation Limited
Register Closed (Confirmation email has been sent on 6-Oct)
“Dreams Unbounded” @HKU
Date: 14 Oct (Tue)
Time: 14:00-17:00
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core
Speaker: Innovation Week website: https://tec.hku.hk/innovation-week/
From HKU to Global Innovation: Building Nex and Redefining Play
Date: 20 Oct (Mon)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X Nex Playground
Speaker: David Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of NEX Team Inc.
Abstract
In this session, HKU alumni David Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Nex, shares his entrepreneurial journey — from campus life in HKU to founding Nex, the motion technology and entertainment company behind the award-winning Nex Playground – an award-winning active play system that uses AI and computer vision to turn any living room into an immersive active play experience.
David will talk about how his time at HKU shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, the early inspirations behind Nex, the challenges and breakthroughs of scaling a startup, and what it takes to build a successful consumer product from scratch. He’ll also share Nex’s exciting plans for growth — including expanding its presence in Hong Kong — and why now is the perfect time to join the journey.
Onto the Startup Journey
Date: 23 Oct (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Dr Lu Qi, Founder and CEO of MiraclePlus
Abstract
In this lecture, we are honoured to have Dr. Qi LU, Founder and CEO of MiraclePlus, as our Entrepreneurship Academy opening guest. This lecture will analyse the three main reasons why young people consider entrepreneurship. It will explain methodologies and share vivid case studies on finding startup opportunities and ideas, providing guidance and inspiration for those looking to start their own businesses.
Build Your Founding Team
Date: 30 Oct (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Ma Chi, Co-founder of Bone’sTech, Hong Kong & Founder of iBone Healthcare, Hong Kong
User Studies
Date: 6 Nov (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Cao Xuwen, Partner at MiraclePlus & co-founder of Echo (acquired by Microsoft)
Kick Off GTM
Date: 13 Nov (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Sui Shaolong, Founder of BuilderX Robotics
Fundraising 101
Date: 20 Nov (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Mao Shengbo, Partner at MiraclePlus
Company Design & Operations
Date: 27 Nov (Thu)
Time: 19:30-21:30
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Qi Lu
HKSTP Techathon+ 2026 Mixer-HKU
Date: 4 Dec (Thu)
Time: 18:30-20:30
Venue: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X HKSTP