The Entrepreneurial Internship Programme (EIP) offers students a unique opportunity to gain practical working experience in innovation and entrepreneurship through an internship with HKU I&E Units as well as HKU-Supported Startups.
As EIP interns, students have the opportunity to contribute to the University’s innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives while working closely with startup founders and entrepreneurial teams. Through these practical experiences, participants can develop an entrepreneurial mindset, strengthen their innovation capabilities, and acquire valuable workplace skills in a dynamic startup environment.
STUDENT BENEFITS
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Acquire direct, practical experience in research commercialisation and develop a deeper understanding of HKU’s vibrant I&E ecosystem;
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Bridge the gap between theory and practice by applying your academic knowledge to actual entrepreneurial and innovation scenarios, significantly boosting your practical skills; and
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Sharpen your problem-solving, teamwork, and professional capabilities through active participation in startup initiatives both within the university and the wider startup environment.
ELIGIBILITIES
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Current HKU students in their second year of undergraduate studies or above (in 2026/27), or postgraduates from all disciplines;
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Strong interest in tech innovations, start-up operational models, venture capital, or the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP);
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All majors are welcome (foundational knowledge in data analysis, digital marketing, engineering, biotechnology, or business administration is preferred for specific technical startup roles); and
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Non-local students: Eligible to apply provided they hold a valid No-Objection Letter (NOL) issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
INTERNSHIP TIMELINE & DETAILS
| SCHEDULE | Intern with HKU |
| From now till 18 Sep 2026 | Application: Please Click Here |
| 11 Sep 2026 | 11:00-12:00 | Inno Wing 2 | Briefing Session: Register Here |
| End of Sep | Shortlisting and Interview |
| 28 Sep 2026 | Result Announcement |
| 5 Oct 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 | iDendron@HKU | Orientation and Onboarding |
| Oct 2026 - May 2027 | Internship Period (Total of 80-160 hours) – 2 months’ probation (Oct – Nov) – Theme-based training sessions (IP Management, entrepreneurial skills, fund-raising, and more) – Working with assigned mentor(s) on different projects throughout the period
** Selected students may choose to enrol in the credit-bearing courses: i) INTC2001 Innovations for the Future (I-School), and ii) IIMT2628 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Internship (Business School), subject to faculty & instructor approvals.
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| SCHEDULE | Intern with Founder (Startup) |
| Ongoing | Application: Please Click Here
The “Intern with Founder“ Programme is an ongoing year-round programme under the Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences, subject to CEDARS Office approvals. |
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