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 entrepreneurship–related 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.
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.
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.
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.
Now – 15 Aug 2023 | Application Period |
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:
|