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Entrepreneurial Internship Programme 2023-2024

Entrepreneurial Internship Programme (EIP) is a new initiative that provides students with a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Selected student(s) will work for Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC) and/or Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to support innovation and entrepreneurshiprelated initiatives of the University, with the opportunities to gain hand-on experience from Innovation & Entrepreneurship ecosystem by working on commercialization processes from the top-notch research projects of HKU. 

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

  • Gain hands-on experience from Innovation & Entrepreneurship ecosystem by working on commercialization processes from the top-notch research projects of HKU;

  • Integrate and apply knowledge gained in coursework in a real-life setting;

  • Improve problem-solving and collaborative skills in a working environment;

  • Selected student(s) may opt for enrollment of the IIMT2628 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Internship , credit-bearing undergraduate course of HKU Business School (subject to the approval of faculty and course instructor);

  • An honorarium will be provided upon successful completion of programme with satisfactory performance.

Job Scope

  • Study HKU research projects and support on the assessment of commercialization potentials;

  • Work closely with faculties and researchers to support the commercialization of research; 

  • Support portfolio management of research projects and start-ups;

  • Support other innovation and entrepreneurship related initiatives.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY NOW IF YOU ARE:

  • Current HKU students in undergraduates year two or above (in 2024/25), or postgraduates from all disciplines;

  • Strong interest and relevant knowledge in innovations, entrepreneurship, start-ups, and venture capital are preferred;

  • Sound knowledge in engineering, science, biotechnology or business administration are preferred.

  • Selected students should not hold other employment in the University during the programme period.

TIMELINE FOR APPLICANTS

Now – 15 Aug 2023

Application Period
Review of applications will be conducted by rolling basis

Mid – Late Aug 2023

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview

Early Sep 2023

Selected applicants will be informed of their acceptance to the programme

Mid-Sep 2023 – April 2024

Internship Period (160 hours in total) *

Notes:

  1. * The actual period and number of hours of work will be subject to final confirmation from TEC and relevant offices.