Who Can Apply?
iDendron members (subject to availability)
Startup Clinic
Connect with seasoned industry veterans and successful founders. The EiR Programme bridges academic innovation with real-world entrepreneurial expertise to accelerate your venture's growth.
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What You Can Expect?
- One-on-one mentoring with experienced EiRs
- Guidance on business strategy, fundraising, branding, and operations
- Flexible meeting format (online or in-person*)
* First meeting is recommended to be conducted in person where possible.
How to Book?
- Select a Timeslot: iDendron members can book a typical 1-hour session via the available booking links.
- Choose Your Mode: Sessions can be attended either online or in person.
- Join the Session: For online attendees, the meeting link will be shared automatically upon successful registration.
Meet our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence
Explore our growing network of industry veterans, successful founders, and technical experts dedicated to nurturing the next generation of HKU innovators—with more EiRs joining soon.
Zoey WANG
General Management
Clinical Development
Seasoned biopharmaceutical entrepreneur. She’s an independent board director of Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, lifetime member and former board director of BayHelix, and SIP (Suzhou) Leading Technology Talent. She was the founding General Manager and COO of BioShin Limited (acquired by Pfizer), and was co-founder and CEO of MetroHealth Technology (an AI + healthcare company). Prior to that, she took multiple R&D leadership roles with Novartis Global , Sanofi, and CAMS&PUMC.
Zoey Wang
Leroy Yau
Governance
Capital Structure
Operational Discipline
Operating partner and former Big 4 advisory partner with 25+ years of experience working with family offices, private equity, and founders across Greater China.
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Dr. Ken Ip
Branding
Growth Strategy
Digital Transformation
Brand strategist, academic, and advisor specialising in Web3, AI, branding, and the digital economy.
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