Entrepreneurship Academy 2026
Entrepreneurship Academy is a 10-week training program designed to enhance your entrepreneurial skills.
EA invites speakers from the industry, venture capitalists, startup founders and domain experts, to share their experiences on global trends, heated topics and strategies for market development. It is also a great opportunity to interact with like-minded people and get to know the resources available at HKU and the wider startup ecosystem in HK.
Entrepreneurship Academy is a non-degree programme offered by HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core. Participants who attend 7 or more physical sessions will receive certificates of attendance.
Entrepreneurship Academy 2023: https://tec.hku.hk/entrepreneurship-academy-2023/
Entrepreneurship Academy 2024: https://tec.hku.hk/entrepreneurship-academy-2024/
Entrepreneurship Academy 2025: https://tec.hku.hk/entrepreneurship-academy-2025/
Researcher Founder: From −1 to 1
Date: 13 Oct (Tue)
Time: 15:30-17:00
Venue: LE1, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Dr Lu Qi, Founder and CEO of MiraclePlus
Abstract
Why this is the era of the Researcher Founder, and the practical path from research to startup.
This session examines why we are entering the era of the researcher founder, where breakthrough research is increasingly being translated into high-impact ventures. Drawing on practical experience and real-world examples, participants will gain insights into commercialising research, assessing market opportunities, building founding teams, attracting investment, and successfully transforming innovations from the lab into startups.
Productization & Go-to-Market for Research-Driven Startups
Date: 20 Oct (Tue)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: LE6, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: Andrew CHEN, Founder, Mindverse
Abstract
From frontier tech to deliverable product — finding PMF and launching commercialization
How to Identify a Valuable Sector — Industry Research Framework for the AI Era
Date: 27 Oct (Tue)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: LE6, Library Extension Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: TBC
Abstract
Evaluate sectors with the Research Loop framework; make high-quality decisions amid noise
From Academia to Market: The Practical Path of Research-to-Startup
Date: 02 Nov (Mon)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: CPD-1.24, Centennial Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: TBC
Abstract
Crossing the “valley of death” from paper to a scalable product: building complementary teams
Research-Minded Entrepreneurship: From Frontier Research to Fundraising Breakthroughs
Date: 10 Nov (Tue)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: TT403, T.T. Tsui Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X MiraclePlus
Speaker: TBC
Abstract
Assess the research’s startup potential, tell a compelling tech story, and secure early funding
HK Startups Going Global: Scaling Beyond Borders
Date: 19 Nov (Thu)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X Plug and Play
Speaker: Mohammadreza Rezvan, EVP, Plug and Play China
Abstract
Explore how Hong Kong startups can unlock global opportunities and scale into international markets through the power of innovation ecosystems. In this session, Plug and Play will share insights into navigating the journey from Hong Kong to Silicon Valley and beyond, covering market expansion, corporate partnerships, fundraising, and global growth strategies. Join startup founders from the Plug and Play network as they share firsthand experiences and practical lessons on building ventures that compete on the world stage.
Techno-Entrepreneurship Core x ZhenFund
Date: 26 Nov (Thu)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X ZhenFund
Speaker: Victor WANG, Co-Founder, ZhenFund
Abstract
TBC
From Pokfulam Road to the Financial Street: Fano AI's Growth Story from a Research Lab to a Leading FinTech Firm
Date: 02 Dec (Thu)
Time: 18:30-20:00
Venue: KB223, Knowles Building, Main Campus
Organiser: Techno-Entrepreneurship Core X Fano Labs Limited
Speaker: Dr. Miles Wen, CEO and Co-Founder of Fano Labs Limited
Abstract
TBC