One of the key reasons leading to the failure of most of the startups from universities in Hong Kong is the lack of entrepreneurial skillset and mindset. Graduates, especially those from MSc and PhD, form startups with their technologies but without much knowledge of market situation, customers’ needs/preferences, and most importantly, a well-structured founding team. This minor programme in Science Entrepreneurship is to fill this gap for students.

Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing One offers an inspiring and collaborative environment for undergraduate students and academic staff in Engineering and Technology, fostering interdisciplinary innovations. Within this vibrant space, students have the unique opportunity to bring their ideas to life and collaborate with peers who share their passions. More than an academic makerspace, Innovation Wing One serves as a hub of advanced technologies that shape the future. Equipped with state-of-the-art prototyping facilities and a diverse range of engineering equipment, it provides students with the tools they need to explore innovative solutions. From smart technology for better living to cutting-edge materials, aviation advancements, and breakthroughs in healthcare technology, Innovation Wing One connects students with the forefront of technological advancements.

Engagement within Innovation Wing One goes beyond the classroom. It serves as a hub of activity, hosting a variety of engaging events and activities. Students can participate in inspiring seminars, present their ideas in pitching events, and gain hands-on experience through specialized training workshops. The construction of Innovation Wing One was successfully completed in 2020, marking a significant milestone for the Faculty. Since its opening in December of the same year, it has become an iconic landmark filled with energy and innovation. Students can now fully utilize this remarkable facility, engaging in a multitude of vibrant activities that foster creativity, collaboration, and technological innovation.

Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing Two serves as an enabling platform for Engineering researchers to interact and collaborate synergistically with researchers and professionals across various disciplines to tackle grand challenges and deliver research outputs with significant impact to Hong Kong and global communities, and at the same time to share the Faculty’s latest research achievements/findings/outputs with the large HKU and Hong Kong communities.

Innovation Wing Two equips a multipurpose event area with large LED walls and comprehensive AV facilities, offering an ample space for researchers to host seminars, discussion panels, exhibitions and press conferences, promoting their research achievements, including the InnoHK projects, to the HKU community and the general public.

The current exhibition with the theme of “Digitization” consists of thirteen cutting-edge engineering research projects led by the Engineering Professors. These projects addressed both local and global situations relevant to the theme. From videos to displays, visitors are expected to equip with knowledge of the rationales underlying these projects and their methodologies to achieve the goal. Further through interactive prototypes and functional exhibits, visitors will get even more in-depth knowledge about how these research ideas have been translated into reality. Through regular TechTalks on diversified technological topics, Engineering researchers share their insights with a wide range of audience from the HKU community and the general public, including secondary school teachers and students.

The Centre for Asian Entrepreneurship and Business Values (CASEBV) is set up in 2005 by The University of Hong Kong to promote the teaching of intellectual capital development in entrepreneurship and business values in Hong Kong, China, and the Asia-Pacific region. We are developing publications, MBA and executive courses, resource materials, and Asian business cases. We expect to launch a full website shortly.