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. Mr. Chau Chiu founded Opentrons.com in his basement in 2013 and retired from the company in 2021 with a valuation of $1.8B. With two successful exits […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IP Day is a recurring event designed to provide workshops and consulting sessions addressing the intellectual property challenges faced by HKU entrepreneurs as they build and scale their startups. IP Service Partners, along with key contributors from the HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem, play a vital role in sharing their professional expertise to support […]
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 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, […]
Angel Investing: Gamble or Generosity? – A Silicon Valley Perspective is the inaugural workshop of the Angel Investing 101 Workshop Series, dedicated to exploring the intricate dynamics of angel investing through expert insights and real-world experiences. Provides a opportunity for to engage with seasoned investors and entrepreneurs, gaining a deeper understanding of angel investing. This […]
Tech-Up GBA Innovators Programme Launch Ceremony HKU X Hong Kong Startup Council and STARS Programme Demo Day The registration is closed. Thank you. Date 9 June 2025 (Monday) Time 12:30 p.m - 17:00 p.m. Venue Lecture Hall II, CPD-LG 08 & 09, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong Language English and Cantonese Registration link https://bit.ly/439sNba Event […]
Techno-Entrepreneurship Camp 2025: Start-up Pitfalls & Tips for RAISe+ Applications from China Prosperity Capital (CPC) Program overview Join us for an insightful event featuring practical guidance on entrepreneurship and essential tips for navigating the RAISe+ application process. Discover how to avoid common pitfalls in your entrepreneurial journey, learn the key strategies for building […]
Date: 25 June 2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Venue: HKU TEA Qianhai – 3/F Open Area Location: Building A, North District, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China Rundown: 12:30 pm –12:55 pm Registration and Networking 1:00 pm Event Starts 1:00 pm – 1:05 pm Opening […]
Sign Up Briefing Session on Tech-Up! We are excited to announce the launch of the Tech-Up GBA Innovators Programme, an initiative designed to empower young tech entrepreneurs in transforming innovative concepts into viable business ventures in Hong Kong and the GBA. We invite you to join our Briefing Session to learn how you can turn your […]
TEA Sharing Session 6: Qianhai Policy Deep Dive & Tech Resource Matching Program overview We are delighted to invite you to the 6th TEA Sharing Session, co-hosted by the HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA) and HKU Techno-Entreprenerurship Core, with guidance from the Qianhai Authority. This session offers exclusive access to Qianhai’s latest innovation policies […]
The "2025 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge" will bring together top technology innovation projects from a global perspective. Through an authoritative judging panel (comprising experts in academia, industry, and investment fields), it will provide professional guidance and integrate abundant resources. Winning teams will receive HKU's prestigious certification, entrepreneurial support, and media exposure. Additionally, the competition platform […]
The China International College Students’ Innovation Competition 2025 The "China International College Students’ Innovation Competition 2025" was initially introduced in 2015. In its last edition, the competition drew more than 5.14 million projects from 153 countries and regions, engaging 5,406 universities. Projects that succeed in the Hong Kong regional selection will create the "Hong […]
HKU Startup Legal Day x Zhong Lun 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 […]
2025 粵港澳大灣區創業大賽 （Available in Chinese only） 由國家人力資源社會保障部、中央港澳工作辦公室、國務院港澳事務辦公室與廣東省人民政府聯合主辦首屆「粵港澳大灣區創業大賽」，主題為「灣創未來 粵聚英才」，即日起接受報名。 賽事設置五個賽道，包括： （一）人工智能與機器人 在廣州市舉辦，包括AI演算法與技術、AI算力硬體、大數據與雲端運算，軟體開發、自然語言處理、電腦視覺，量子運算、量子精密測量，智慧機器人，智慧終端軟體硬體、智慧感測器，自動駕駛與智慧交通、物聯網與智慧城市、智慧製造等相關領域。 （二）集成電路與低空經濟 在深圳市舉辦，包括積體電路設計與製造、先進封測、材料及裝備零件、EDA工具，低空製造、低空飛行、低空文旅，商業航太等相關領域。 （三）醫藥健康與生物製造 在珠海市舉辦，包括新藥研發、醫療器材、醫藥服務、再生醫學、精準醫療、現代中藥、中西醫結合，生物技術、生物訊息，大健康等相關領域。 （四）食品科技與現代農業 在廣州市舉辦，包括現代化海洋牧場、現代農業設備、現代化種養技術、休閒農業與鄉村旅遊、綠色灌溉耕肥技術、農藥與飼料、農產品加工流通，林業，食品飲料製造、新型食品與餐飲品牌等相關領域。 （五）現代服務與文化創意 在珠海市舉辦，包括資訊服務、科技服務、金融服務、物流服務、教育與體育服務，零售與電子商務，銀髮經濟、寵物經濟、家政與生活服務，文化旅遊（含民宿經濟），影視產品和技術、動漫產品和技術、遊戲產品和技術，IP衍生品、潮玩、益智玩具等相關領域。 賽事流程 1.報名：截止時間2025年7月31日 各地人力資源社會保障部門發動、組織並指導參賽人員統一登陸競賽官方網站報名。 2.資格審核：審核確認截止時間2025年8月10日 比賽執行機構依據報名參賽條件，對報名參賽項目進行資格審核。 3.初賽：截止時間2025年8月31日 5個賽道分別組織進行初賽，遴選決定晉級複賽項目。 4.複賽：2025年9月上旬 5個賽道分別組織進行複賽，遴選決定晉級總決賽項目。 5.全國總決賽 全國總決賽於2025年9月中下旬在佛山市統一組織實施，5條賽道用1天時間分別同時進行，角逐最終獲獎項目。 全國總決賽結束後，全國組委會將舉辦比賽閉幕式並頒獎。 獎項 全國總決賽5條賽道各設特等獎2名、金獎4名、銀獎6名、銅獎8名，分別給予25萬元、10萬元、8萬元、5萬元的獎金資助。報名時或兩年內在廣東省登記註冊的分別再給予25萬元、10萬元、7萬元、5萬元的資助。曾獲得廣東省省級優秀創業項目資助的參賽項目不能重複獲取資助。 請留意有關比賽的報名現時只可支援已登記的中國大陸手機號碼，香港的電話號碼並不適用於作登記用途。 有興趣參加的青年團隊可選擇以下方式進行報名﹕ 1. 使用他人帳號進行代報名； 2. 準備報名所需資料，並發送至相關參賽賽道的郵箱完成報名。 詳情可參考比賽官方網站 或 比賽宣傳小冊子, 或與主辦單位聯絡，謝謝！ 如有意報名請聯絡TEC (hkutec@hku.hk)
