Call for Service Partners

INTRODUCTION

 

The HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC) is dedicated to coordinating and enhancing the University of Hong Kong’s efforts to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to nurture a thriving ecosystem that supports the ambitions of HKU entrepreneurs and startups throughout their venture journeys. In response to their evolving needs, we are actively seeking credible service providers who can offer pro bono or discounted services to our students, faculty, and entrepreneurs.

 Selected service providers will be prominently recognised as a Service Partner on the TEC’s official website for the duration of the partnership. HKU TEC may collaborate with Service Partners to co-host workshops and training events.

 Eligible HKU participants—including students, faculty members, and TEC-certified startups—can engage directly with Service Partners to access pro bono or discounted services.

HKU TEC will periodically review the actual usage of Service Partners’ services and user feedback to adjust the list as needed.

CALL FOR PROPOSAL

We are currently soliciting proposals in the following service categories in Hong Kong: 

.Corporate Banking Service 

.Accounting Service 

.Company Secretary Service 

Please submit HERE by 18:00 on October 31, 2024. 

ELIGIBILITY

Service providers interested in partnering with the HKU TEC must meet the following requirements: 

1. Professional Accreditation: Must be legally recognized and hold appropriate professional accreditation relevant to their service area. 

2. Expertise with Startups: Demonstrated experience in supporting startups and entrepreneurs, particularly in areas pertinent to their professional services. 

3. Quality of Service: A track record of delivering high-quality, ethical, and effective services. 

4. Alignment with University Values: Services offered to the HKU community, whether pro bono or discounted, must be transparent and free of any hidden clauses, obligatory subscriptions, or commitments to future services. 

5. Local Presence: Based in Hong Kong/Shenzhen or possessing a significant presence in the region to facilitate direct interactions. 

6. Capacity for Engagement: Ability to support multiple ventures simultaneously with timely and responsive services. 

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Interested parties are requested to submit the following: 

1. Signed cover letter (Download HERE) 

2.  Corporate introduction with supporting documents, such as Company Registration (CR), Annual Return (AR), Professional Accreditation

3. Completed partnership proposal

.Corporate Banking Service – proposal example (Download HERE)

.Accounting Service – proposal example (Download HERE)

.Company Secretary Service – proposal example (Download HERE)

SELECTION

HKU TEC will assemble assessment panels with relevant expertise to evaluate the proposals in cohorts, typically on an annual basis. Service providers may be requested to provide additional information or attend meetings/interviews.  

Only the most competitive proposals will be selected for each cohort to ensure mutual benefits from the partnerships and enable meaningful evaluations of the support provided by Service Partners.  

Service providers not selected are encouraged to resubmit their proposals for future cohorts.  

ENQUIRY

+852 3910 2726

tim.cheung@hku.hk