HKU offers exciting and dynamic opportuntites for students to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact in the innovation ecosystem. By connecting students with start-ups, we aim to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, facilitate career growth, and foster the next generation of start-up leaders.
Startup Connector
HKU Start-up Connector is committed to empowering HKU entrepreneurs and start-ups by connecting them with vital resources such as talent, customers, professionals, incubators, accelerators, and investors to facilitate team formation and growth. We host a variety of talent-matching events and specialized meet-ups tailored for start-ups and potential team members.
If you wish to engage with an HKU research-based start-up, please submit your CV here or click here for more information.
Start-up Internship / Job Opportunities
If you wish to list your job openings, please contact Mr. Tim Cheung at tim.cheung@hku.hk or 3910 2726 for more details.
Entrepreneurial internship programme(EIP)
Internship opportunities at TEC, TTO InnoHK Centre Office and HKU-supported startups are offered to students to:
- integrate and apply knowledge gained in coursework in a real-life setting
- experience the business culture and challenges encountered in entrepreneurship
- gain hand-on experience from startup ecosystem and help them to prepare for their own startup venture in future
HKU STEM Internship Scheme
The Innovation and Technology Commission (ITC) has set up the STEM Internship Scheme (“Scheme”) to encourage STEM students to gain innovation and technology (I&T)-related work experience during their studies and to foster their interest in pursuing a career in I&T after graduation, so as to enlarge the local I&T talent pool. Each eligible student will receive allowance of HK$11,190 per month and capped at three months in each academic year.