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Entrepreneurship Internship Programme (EIP)

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. 

Entrepreneurship Internship Programme (EIP)

Join us to expand your career horizon and explore new opportunities that will elevate your professional journey.

Become an Intern Intern Briefing Session Become an Employer (Startup)

Benefits

Gain hands-on research experience in commercialisation

Apply academic knowledge to real entrepreneurial situations

Improve problem-solving, teamwork, and professionalism by joining startup initiatives

Eligibilities

Eligibilities
  1. 1.

    Current HKU students in their second year of undergraduate studies or above (in 2026/27), or postgraduates from all disciplines

     

     

  2. 2.

    Strong interest in the following:

    • Tech innovations,
    • Start-up operational models,
    • Venture capital, or
    • The commercialisation of intellectual property (IP)
  3. 3.

    All majors are welcome

    **Foundational knowledge in the following is preferred for specific technical startup roles.

    • Data analysis,
    • Digital marketing,
    • Engineering,
    • Biotechnology, or
    • Business administration
  4. 4.

    Non-local students

    Eligible to apply provided they hold a valid No-Objection Letter (NOL) issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department.

Timeline

Date Agenda
From now till 18 Sep 2026

Application period
11 Sep 2026

Briefing Session
Time: 11:00-12:00
Venue: Inno Wing Two, G/F, Run Run Shaw Building, HKU
End of Sep

Shortlisting and Interview
28 Sep 2026

Result Announcement
5 Oct 2026

Orientation and Onboarding
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Venue: iDendron@HKU, 2/F, Pao Siu Loong Building, HKU
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 subject to faculty & instructor approvals as below:

    • i. INTC2001 Innovations for the Future (I-School), and
    • ii. IIMT2628 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Internship (Business School).
Intern with Founder (Startup)

[Ongoing Application]

Application: Please Click Here

 

The “Intern with Founder” (access is required) Programme is an ongoing year-round programme under the Credit Award Scheme for Out-of-classroom Learning Experiences, subject to CEDARS Office approvals.

 

**For startup founders interested in becoming employers for this programme, please click here.

Contact:

  1. For Intern with HKU inquiries, please consult TEC staff member, Mr Nicholas Ooi, at 3917 3194 or via email at NICKOOI@hku.hk.

  2. For Intern with Founder (Startup) inquiries, please consult CEDARS staff member via email at CEDARS-HOUSE@cedars.hku.hk