Event Details: Join us for an exhilarating display of innovation and entrepreneurship at HKU Demo Day. This event offers two parallel tracks: Advanced Tech and Healthcare, where startups from each field will present their venture ideas and receive valuable feedback from VC investors. We welcome you to witness the future of Advanced Technology and […]
We are excited to invite you to an inspiring "Nothing to Lose: An Unicorn Story from a HKU Engineering Alumnus" on January 15th, 2024, featuring Mr. Chau Chiu Wo. Mr. Chau Chiu Wo founded Opentrons.com in his basement in 2013 and retired from the company in 2021 with a valuation of $1.8B. With two […]
ETT Meetup About the Meetup The HKU Start-up Talent Meetup connects HKU start-ups with talented individuals under the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS/高才通計劃). It fosters collaborations and facilitates talent recruitment for research teams and start-ups. The event offers a unique opportunity to engage with pre-selected TTPS talents, attracting exceptional individuals with work experience […]
Introduction The Innovalley HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge is organized by HKU Institute for China Business and HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core, supported by Intellectual Property Department, The HKSAR Government, InvestHK, HKU Technology Transfer Office, HKU iDendron, Asia Innovation and Intellectual Property Society, Qiming Venture Partners, China Unicom Global Limited, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, […]
ATEC 2024 ATEC - Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference The Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC) is the largest university alumni club-led technology conference and startup competition in Asia. Founded by the Hong Kong and South China university and business school alumni clubs of Harvard, Columbia, MIT and Stanford, ATEC's events are designed to foster […]
Entrepreneurship Academy is a 10-week public lecture that will enhance your entrepreneurial skills. We invite speakers from the industry including 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 […]
HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy Grand Opening 香港大学青年科创学院开幕仪式 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Qianhai Authority proudly announce the grand opening of the HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA) in Shenzhen Qianhai. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the strategic cooperation agreement signed between the two entities in 2022, which aims to foster innovation and […]
HKU DeepTech00 Cohort 5 Briefing Session Are you ready to turn your innovation projects into successful businesses? We are excited to announce that DeepTech 100 cohort 5 is open for application now! Join us for the Briefing Session to learn more and discover how you can realize your startup dream, with the chance […]
Call for Projects: 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva Event Date: 9 to 13 April 2025 Type: Exhibition and Competition Coordinator: HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core Overview: The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (IEIG) is recongized as one of the top three annual events in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing solely on inventions and innovations. This year, IEIG […]
HKU Startup Legal Day x Cooley Register Now Intro: Legal Day is a recurring event designed to provide workshops and consulting sessions addressing the legal challenges faced by HKU entrepreneurs as they build and scale their startups. Legal Service Partners, along with key contributors from the HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem, play […]
Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the AI Era By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff) Chairman & CEO of Founders Space If you’re an entrepreneur, this lecture will be invaluable. Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) will share with you how the most successful startup founders in Silicon Valley think, act, and execute their business strategies while avoiding the pitfalls […]
Event Details: Showcase your MedTech + AI innovation at this cross-institutional Demo Day, co-hosted by HKU and and Oxford University Innovation-suzhou! This Demo Day co-organizing with and Oxford University Innovation-suzhou will happen in December 2024, themed around MedTech innovations with AI integration. Please see the details below and let us know if you'd […]
「創效實驗室」現正接受第六輪計劃的種子基金申請，培育具發展潛力的初創社企！獲選培育項目將得到高達港幣十萬元的種子基金，並在六個月的培育階段內實踐想法。培育項目將獲得顧問指導、創客空間、商業轉介等多方面的支援。首五輪計劃合共選出44個培育項目。項目各具發展潛力，涉獵不同專業領域，涵蓋弱勢社群所需。計劃快將公布第五輪計劃的獲選名單，項目包括以長者教煮家鄉菜為主題的體驗工作坊、推廣無障礙美學的多元產品設計、以復古的士高連結長者的創意舞蹈體驗等。計劃歡迎18歲或以上的香港永久性居民參加。有興趣人士可以一至五人的組合遞交社創項目計劃書；項目題材須關注本地貧窮議題、弱勢社群所需，以劏房住戶、單親家庭和長者住戶為主。想知道更多詳情，請瀏覽官方網站。把握機會，實現社創想法！ 第六輪計劃 - 種子基金申請 申請日期：即日起至2024年12月27日（五，HKT 17:00） 網上遞交計劃書及申請詳情：https://impactinnovationlab6.glide.page/ 關於「創效實驗室」及培育項目：https://makerbay.net/zh/impact-innovation-lab/ English Ready to turn your social impact startup idea into reality? Impact Innovation Lab (The Lab) is now accepting seed funding applications for its Sixth Cohort.Successful applicants will receive up to HKD 100,000 in seed funding and have six months to implement their ideas. During this […]
Hong Kong Techathon+ Embrace the Challenge with Innovative Vibes Hey young techies! Do you have a groundbreaking idea that could change the world? Hong Kong Techathon+ is calling you! Co-organised by HKSTP and 13 leading universities and institutions in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Techathon+ encourage innovators to embrace the challenge with innovative vibes! […]
HKU Startup Legal Day x Junhe Legal Day is a recurring event designed to provide workshops and consulting sessions addressing the legal challenges faced by HKU entrepreneurs as they build and scale their startups. Legal Service Partners, along with key contributors from the HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem, play a vital role in sharing […]
The highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 2024 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, The University of Hong Kong. The event will also be livestreamed globally.Nineteen finalist teams, selected from a competitive pool of applicants, will converge at HKU to […]
To support the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) ecosystem development in Hong Kong, the 2024-25 Budget announced the allocation of $3 billion to implement a multi-pronged three-year AI Subsidy Scheme (“AISS”), including subsidising eligible users to make the best use of the computing power by Cyberport’s Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (“AISC”) so that they can optimise the […]
LITE Lab@HKU invites new project partners for its Feb – Apr/May 2025 Cohort (due Feb 7) LITE Lab is pleased to announce the launch of Law, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Lab at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law 6th Postgraduate Cohort, and once again invite tech startups, innovative companies, industry associations, […]
Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) 2025 Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP) is a FinTech focused entrepreneurship programme with boot camp, mentorship and competition that aiming at nurturing young FinTech talents for Hong Kong since 2015. CUPP is a programme on nomination-based. For the upcoming cohort, CUPP is themed in AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity and Web3. […]
The MedTech Hackathon Hong Kong 2025 is a comprehensive initiative aimed at helping researchers translate their ideas into market-ready solutions. The program recruits diverse experts to form robust entrepreneurial teams and offers training from industry leaders and policymakers. Participants will discuss with industry partners to explore collaboration opportunities and gain exposure to investors, funding prospects, […]
Information Session of HICOOL 2025 Date: 17 Feb 2025 Time: 2:30 -3:30 pm Agenda: 2:30-2:35 Opening Remarks by the Organizer 2:35-3:00 HICOOL Competition Briefing 3:00-3:20 Business Plan Coaching 3:20-3:30 Q&A Session Venue: Innowing Two, The University of Hong Kong (Offline) Sub-Venue: HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (Live Streaming) Language: Chinese（普通话） About HICOOL The HICOOL 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Competition […]
Event Details: Legal Day is a recurring event designed to provide workshops and consulting sessions addressing the legal challenges faced by HKU entrepreneurs as they build and scale their startups. Legal Service Partners, along with key contributors from the HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem, play a vital role in sharing their professional expertise to […]
Event Details Join us to support the next generation of HKU Innovator! The HKU Super Angel Symposium (HKU SAN) is designed to unite visionary entrepreneurship advocates both from HKU and the wider community to bolster the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem. This event will mark the inauguration of the HKU Super Angel Donation Campaign, aimed at […]
Call for Submission: HKU Entrepreneurship Engine Fund is currently selecting projects to recommend for the 2025 National Disruptive Technology Innovation Competition The competition upholds the principle of innovation regardless of background, and heroes regardless of origin. It aims to widely select and accelerate the development of disruptive technologies that reshape the competitive landscape, seizing […]
Event Details: The HKU Demo Day event, where startups will pitch their business plan and latest progress, for VC investors providing their valuable feedback and an excellent opportunity for networking with our aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us in witnessing the future of HKU innovation and entrepreneurship and in supporting these promising startups on their path to success. We cordially […]
The Fourth TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition is open for application! Apply now. The TERA-Award Smart Energy Innovation Competition is hosted by Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and fully empowered by Full Vision Capital. Towngas is a large-scale energy supplier in Asia, and Full Vision Capital is a leading green energy incubator in […]
