HKU IMPACT (Mar 2024)
External Opportunities
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The 10th Hong Kong University Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition invites higher education students to showcase their projects. Winners represent Hong Kong in prestigious international events like the "Internet +" and "Challenge Cup" competitions. Graduates within five years of completion are also eligible for some categories.
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Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (CCMF) encourage innovation and creativity by sponsoring high potential digital tech start-up projects and business ideas. It provides up to HK$600,000 funding to support innovative ideas and early-stage start-ups development over a project period of 6 months. Apart from cash grant, CCMF gives you access to Cyberport’s extensive resources and support for innovators and entrepreneurs.
Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP) provides up to HK$1,000,000 resources and HK$200,000 rental subsidy to accelerate your business. During the 24-month programme, in addition to the funding support, incubatees can also tap to other extensive resources & supports ranging from business development & investment connections, publicity & promotion, mentorship & business advice etc. Participation in the programme can be on-site at Cyberport or off-site at their own premises. (We provide rental-free office space (subject to availability; with monthly management fee) in our Entrepreneurship Centre).
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How should teachers make good use of artificial intelligence to enhance teaching efficiency and quality? Let us seize the opportunity amidst the rapid changes in the educational ecosystem and jointly explore the innovation in teaching and learning.
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Event Highlights
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The HKU Business School facilitated a meeting between HongDu Aviation Group, the Mechanical Engineering department, and the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). HongDu shared their plans for an R&D center and factory in Hong Kong. The discussions centered around joint development initiatives, an aviation testing laboratory, student internships, and commercialization of advanced aviation technology. Representatives from the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park discussed available office spaces and land parcels for future development phases.
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The HKU Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has supported collaboration between the IMSE department and a prestigious Hong Kong shipyard to explore technological innovation and application. The shipyard specializes in ship and yacht construction and is interested in robotic production, efficiency enhancement, green materials, and sustainable energy solutions. The shipyard aims to leverage HKU's expertise to automate production and drive maritime innovation and sustainable development.
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MedTech Talent Connect on March 8, 2024! Over 90 attendees and 20 teams participated in this successful event, part of MedTech Hackathon Hong Kong 2024. Held at HKU's Innovation Wing Two, it connected talent with HKU MedTech startups. Missed it? Visit the MedTech Show webpage for recruitment and collaboration info.
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At the HKU Super Angel Symposium & Demo Day on March 16, 2024, over 300 students, alumni, and researchers celebrated entrepreneurship and innovation. With insightful talks and discussions, the event showcased the future of Advanced Tech and Healthcare. Attendees networked and strengthened HKU's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Thanks for supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs!
