Build a pipeline for future hires
Entrepreneurship Internship Programme (EIP)
Intern with Founder (Startup Recruitment)
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. Intern with Founders is the startup track of the EIP, connecting students with founders of HKU-supported startups for HKU students to develop their entrepreneurial capacities and mindset through hands-on internship opportunities with founders. The programme also builds bridges for entrepreneurial ventures to tap into the HKU talent pools. Join us to empower future changemakers while bringing fresh perspectives, new ideas, and driven talent to your venture.
Join us to empower future changemakers while bringing fresh perspectives, new ideas, and driven talent to your venture.
Benefits
Bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to your venture
Access top-tier HKU talents
Strengthen your startup's presence within the HKU ecosystem
Requirements
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The startup must have an active website that includes:
1.1 Contact information
1.2 A career page or section indicating current internship opportunities
1.3 A brief introduction to the startup -
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The startup must possess a valid Business Registration (BR).
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The startup must have a valid physical work address for the work location.
Timeline
| Date | Agenda |
|---|---|
| On-going | Application period |
| 23 Jul – 11 Sep | Due diligence call conducted by TEC before 7 Aug to review qualified startups |
| 3 Aug | Compulsory Briefing session by HKU CEDARS |
| On-going | Successful Startups will be invited to submit job posts on HKU CEDARS NETjobs for intern recruitment |
| On-going | Review candidates’ profiles shared by CEDARS NETjobs (1-month posting period) |
| On-going | Startups arrange interviews with potential candidates directly |
| Once an intern on board | Update TEC (Nicholas Ooi @ nickooi@hku.hk) on the progress. |
Terms & Conditions
By engaging this programme, your startup agrees to strictly comply with the terms and conditions outlined above, as well as any future amendments.
- Each startup may host a maximum of 3 interns under this programme cycle.
- The internship period should not exceed 15 hours per week.
- The internship must be primarily based in Hong Kong and follow the employment ordinance, such as the MPF. However, business travel and temporary work assignments within the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are permitted, subject to the conditions below.
- Non-local student interns must possess a valid No-Objection Letter (NOL) issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department that covers the specific duration and nature of this internship.
- For Mainland China (GBA) Entry & Work Compliance, students must hold appropriate travel documents and visas. The hosting department is responsible for verifying that the intern has the legal right to enter and conduct business activities in the Chinese Mainland.
- For cross-border travel, the host must arrange or provide comprehensive corporate travel and medical insurance that explicitly covers the intern during any cross-border assignments in the GBA. All transportation, accommodation, and incidental expenses incurred during official GBA travel must be fully covered by the host.