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Address: 2/F, Pao Siu Loong Building, The University of, Hong Kong, HK
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The Official Account of The University of Hong Kong, Techno-entrepreneurship Core

HKU's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Series - events, mentorship, seed fund - covering all area including tech, biz, social, cultural and media spheres. The objectives are:

- Ignite and develop the culture on creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship within HKU;

- Unleash the energy of students and young alumni, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mind-set with the philosophy “The Only Way to do

it is to DO IT”;

- Build and engage a community of innovators and entrepreneurs within and beyond our network (undergrad and postgrad students, alumni, staff and circle of friends)

07/09/2026

🚀 [From Lab to Market] DeepTech100+ Cohort 7 Lean Launcher Bootcamp Kicks Off!

How do advanced lab breakthroughs turn into real-world impact? The answer is simple: “Get out of the building!” 💡

🔥 In Aug, close to 30 innovative teams from DeepTech100+ Cohort 7 gathered for an intensive Lean Launcher Bootcamp, laying a strong foundation for their market validation journeys. The day was divided into two dynamic sessions. In the morning, participants engaged in hands-on training centered around the Lean Launcher framework, enabling them to shift their mindsets from a technology-first approach to a market-first perspective. This session also provided ample opportunities for idea exchange and networking among fellow innovators. In the afternoon, industry mentors took the stage to share their invaluable domain expertise, guiding the teams through strategic roadmaps and effective commercialization strategies. The bootcamp successfully energized the teams and equipped them with practical insights to accelerate their startup development.

🎯 The Next 2 Months, teams will undergo 5 rigorous report-back sessions. Guided by their dedicated mentors, they will hit the ground running with direct customer interviews, deep-dive market validation, and real-world testing—mastering essential business analytics tools along the way 📈✨

A huge THANK YOU to all track leaders and mentors for their unwavering support and guidance! 🙏❤️

We can't wait to support these 29 teams as they bridge the gap between academic innovation and scalable deep-tech ventures. 🏃‍♂️💨

👉 Follow to stay updated on their entrepreneurship journey!

24/08/2026

💰 HKU Startup Legal Day X ZhongLun: From Campus Startup to First Financing

On August 19, 2026, HKU Startup Legal Day was held in collaboration with ZhongLun, bringing together HKU entrepreneurs to tackle the legal challenges of early-stage startups. This hybrid event provided invaluable insights into legal structures, equity allocation, and funding essentials crucial for transforming a campus startup into a sustainable business. 🤝

The session is designed for startup teams founded by faculty, students, and alumni of the University of Hong Kong. It will focus on the most common legal issues encountered at the early stages of a business—issues that can significantly affect future fundraising and growth, including choosing an appropriate onshore and offshore corporate structure; founder equity allocation and employee equity incentive plans; ownership and protection of intellectual property; and key Term Sheet provisions and practical considerations when communicating with investors. 📈

💡 We were privileged to have Jack Qiao, Partner, ZhongLun, and Mika Wang, Senior Associate, ZhongLun, deliver a deep dive into legal strategies that lay the groundwork for future fundraising and growth. The event also featured an exclusive opportunity for in-person participants to engage in 1-on-1 legal consultations, helping startups tailor their legal foundations for success.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to ZhongLun, our HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship ecosystem partner, and all participants for your enthusiasm and active engagement! Solid legal foundations are essential to scale your startup confidently and attract funding.

Stay tuned for future HKU Startup Legal / IP Day events: https://tec.hku.hk/startup-legal-day/

18/08/2026

Connecting Global Leaders 🌍Building the Future of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)

On August 15, we convened the world's leading minds in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology, transforming Shenzhen into a global meeting point for this rapidly developing field.

Hosted at our HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA) in Qianhai, the BCI Conference brought together a curated group of over 250 researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and innovators. The mission: to collectively navigate the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of BCI.

The dialogue was truly global, spotlighting distinguished perspectives from Dr. Behzad Mansouri from Canada and Dr. Yan Tat Wong from Australia, alongside experts from Hong Kong and Mainland China. Discussions spanned the entire ecosystem—from foundational research and clinical application to investment and regulatory pathways.

A powerful consensus emerged from our highlight roundtable, “Bridging Continents.” The message was clear: advancing BCI demands radical collaboration across disciplines, institutions, and borders. To translate scientific breakthroughs into meaningful real-world impact, we must forge connections between research, clinical expertise, investment, and industry. 🤝

This is our mission at HKU TEC in action: creating the platforms where world-class research ignites entrepreneurship and global collaboration. As BCI evolves, we see Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area as the critical nexus for connecting international innovation with clinical and commercial opportunities. 🚀

This conference was more than a discussion; it was a decisive step in building the global ecosystem needed to make the future of BCI a reality.

A special thank you to our co-hosts: Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre (ABIC), HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA), and the HKU Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation.

15/08/2026

📢Calling for Partners: HKU Entrepreneurship Engine Fund (EEF) – Cohort 1+

The University of Hong Kong is inviting proposals from leading venture capital institutions to partner in the HKU Entrepreneurship Engine Fund (EEF) — an initiative designed to serve as patient capital, seeding deep tech ventures and accelerating promising start-ups from HKU's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

We're seeking partners under two tracks:
🔹 Lead Investment Partner — serve as GP/IM of a fund selected as HKU's Lead-Investment Partner Fund
🔹 Ecosystem Co-Builder — a non-financial role supporting HKU's entrepreneurship community

We're looking for firms with proven VC track records, deep tech investment experience, strong university collaboration history, and solid fundraising and investor relationship management capabilities.

📅 Deadline for proposals: 18:00, 15 September 2026

Interested parties are invited to review the proposal requirements and submit via the Two-Envelope Method (Technical + Financial proposals).

🔗 Learn more: https://tec.hku.hk/hku-entrepreneurship-engine-fund-partnership/

14/08/2026

🧠 Happening Tomorrow! Join the Global Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Conference 2026 🚀

The future of neurotechnology is here! Co-hosted with HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy, the InnoHK Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre, and HKU Shenzhen Institute of Research and Innovation, this premier event will explore the frontier developments and strategic directions of BCI technologies.

Join globally influential scientists, clinical leaders, industry pioneers, and investors as we dive deep into the evolving global innovation landscape of Brain-Computer Interfaces—covering everything from clinical applications and cortical vision implants to investment ecosystems and regulatory pathways. 🌍💡

🎤 Hear from Distinguished Experts:
🔹 Prof. Paddy Kwok Leung Chan (Conference Chairman, HKU)
🔹 Dr. Danny Tat Ming CHAN (CUHK)
🔹 Prof. Yan Tat Wong (Monash University)
🔹 Dr. Hu Feng (Tongji Hospital, HUST)
🔹 Dr. Behzad Mansouri (Neuroptek Corporation Inc.)
🔹 Mr. Frank Yang (Blue Ocean Capital Group)
🔹 Ms. Cao Ping (Medical Device Regulatory Expert)
🔹 Mr. Arnout Jacobs (Springer Nature Greater China)

Event Details:
📅 Date: Tomorrow, 15 August 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 09:00 – 17:30
📍 Venue: HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Academy (TEA), Building A, North Zone, Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

⏳ Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with BCI pioneers!
👉 Register NOW: https://v.wjx.cn/vm/wZG1TZC.aspx

14/08/2026

🎉 Announcement: Hong Kong & Overseas Finalists Advancing to the Grand Finale of the 2026 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge! 🚀

We are delighted to announce the outstanding teams from the Hong Kong and Overseas region advancing to the Grand Finale of the 2026 HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge! 🏆

These 9 finalists were selected following the Closed-Door Hong Kong Semi-Finals on 8 August 2026. From a fiercely competitive field of startups, four Growth Division and five Start-up Division teams have earned their place on the ultimate stage. ✨

👏 We extend our warmest congratulations to the following regional representatives (listed in alphabetical order):

📈 Growth Track
🔹 Kinexcs Private Limited | KIMIA Recover
🔹 Oncoimmunostics Limited | Next Generation Biomimetic Organ for Precision Medicine
🔹 Orimmune Biotech Limited | Δ42PD1 Antibody
🔹 XIAOXIANG INNOTECH (HK) CO., LIMITED | Xiaoxiang Intelligent Control – Full-Stack Intelligent Control System for the Aluminum Industry

🌱 Start-up Track
🔹 Atom Bios Limited | Atom Bios
🔹 Bone’s Technology Limited | Pioneer of Digital Orthopedic Diagnosis, Treatment Systems and Innovative Consumables
🔹 Diamontronics Limited | Wafer-level heat dissipation solution based on GaN-on-diamond bonding technology
🔹 NOVOMI VAX Limited | Broad Spectrum Tumor Reprogramming Immune Therapy
🔹 Performance X Limited | Precision Microbiome Solutions for Racehorses

This year’s Challenge attracted 241 global applications across AI, healthcare, biotech, sustainability, and frontier tech sectors. The Hong Kong and Overseas region alone accounted for 135 applications, underscoring the vibrant entrepreneurial activity within the HKU community and beyond. 🌍💡

Congratulations to our Hong Kong and Overseas finalists! We look forward to celebrating your success at the Grand Finale on January 16, 2027! 🎉

11/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Cohort 7! Kickoff Event Recap

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest group of innovators to HKU TEC | iDendron as we kick off Cohort 7 of + on 6 Aug! The energy in the room was incredible as everyone came together for the first time, sharing their passion for transforming ideas into impactful technologies. 🚀

In the kickoff session, we outlined the 1-year programme roadmap and introduced the dedicated support from the HKU Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC). Participants also learned about the opportunities available through the HKSTP Programme. Each team had the chance to share their business ideas, sparking ideas and fostering collaboration. The event wrapped up with a dynamic Q&A and networking session — setting the stage for a successful journey ahead.

Looking forward, we’re gearing up for the upcoming Lean Launcher Training from August to October. Over six hands-on sessions, participants will explore market validation and customer discovery, receive mentorship from industry veterans, and benefit from provided by HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

We’re excited to support these bold ventures as they progress from concept to market-ready solutions! 💡✨

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05/08/2026

Considering Fundraising? Join us for the HKU Startup Legal Day X ZhongLun on 19 Aug!

✍Topic: From Campus Startup to First Financing: Legal Structures, Equity and Funding Essentials for Founders in Hong Kong
· Appropriate onshore and offshore corporate structure
· Founder equity allocation & employee equity incentive plans
· Key Term Sheet

📌Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-12:10 PM
Venue (Hybrid): iDendron@Wanchai Meeting Room, 27/F, Convention Plaza Office Tower, Wanchai / Zoom

🔗Register now: https://airtable.com/appGp9YSpQyCLQwRh/pagwLDVg2zlLyPrfK/form
Registration Deadline: Aug 17, 2026

💬1:1 Consultation Guest
· Jack Qiao, Partner
· Mika Wang, Senior Associate
Attendees can also apply for one 30-minute 1:1 consulting session with experienced legal professionals (ONLY open to participants attending IN PERSON. The quota is limited, FCFS).

Secure your spot for this valuable session by registering now!

27/07/2026

🚀 Unlocking the Human Element of Venture Capital at Angel Investing 101!

The fifth session of our Angel Investing 101 Workshop Series concluded with resounding success on Thursday, 23rd July! 🌟

Titled “Beyond Due Diligence: The Hidden Triggers That Make Angels Commit,” the event brought together over 100 passionate participants, including aspiring angel investors, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurs. 🔥

While standard early-stage evaluations rely on checklists and financial models, this session explored the psychological drivers behind an investor's final "Yes." 📈

💡 Key Takeaways from the Keynote

We were incredibly honored to feature Mr. Leo Chiu, Chief Technology Partner at Click Ventures. Drawing from his expansive background as a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur and a seasoned venture professional with major startup exits, Leo delivered a masterclass on navigating the human element of venture capital:

🎯 Founders > Ideas: Angels don't just back a conceptual product; they place their highest bets on the resilience, adaptability, and vision of the leadership team.
✨ The "Yes" Inevitability: Top founders move beyond cold data to build high-stakes trust and immediate credibility during their very first interactions.
🛡️ De-Risking the Human Factor: Successful investment strategies require a practical framework to assess founder chemistry alongside standard financial due diligence.

🤝 Engagement & Dynamic Networking

Following a highly interactive and sharp Q&A session, the event transitioned into an energetic networking hour. Attendees connected over light snacks and refreshments, sparking vibrant conversations across the room.

A massive thank you goes out to our brilliant speaker, Mr. Leo Chiu, for sharing his deep expertise, and to the 100+ attendees whose incredible energy made this session immensely fruitful! 🎓

🌱 Join the HKU Super Angel Network (SAN) to make an impact in the HKU startup landscape!
🔗 Discover more: https://tec.hku.hk/hku-super-angel-network-san/

24/07/2026

Announcement: HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge Semi-Finals 💡

Following a highly competitive application process, 12 Start-up Track teams and 12 Growth Track teams have been shortlisted for the Semi-Finals of the HKU International Techno-Entrepreneurship Challenge! 🎉

On 8 August, these 24 teams will present their pitches live in front of our judging panel, competing for a coveted spot in the Grand Finale. Only 5 Start-up teams and 4 Growth teams will advance.

Event Details:
🗓 Date: 8 August 2026 (Saturday)
📍 Venue: ICB, 20/F, Tower 2, Admiralty Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong
🔒 Access: Closed-door event (Open to shortlisted teams and invited guests only)

Schedule & Shortlisted Teams:

🌱 Morning Session: Start-up Track Pitching
Shortlisted Teams：Atom Bios Limited | Bone's Technology Limited | Coice Engineering ltd | Diamontronics Limited | Ecophase Innovation | HAYDEA LIMITED | Lantern Lab Limited | Neuronic Limited | NeuroTact Limited | NOVOMI VAX Limited | Performance X | 不止创意（深圳）品牌管理有限公司

🚀 Afternoon Session: Growth Track Pitching
Shortlisted Teams：BIMdance Limited | Hong Kong Law Training Firm | Kinexcs Private Limited | Kodifly Limited | Oncoimmunostics Limited | Orimmune Biotech Limited | 上海妙妙宠科技有限公司 | PropBid Limited | ReCube Limited | W**e Secret Limited | XIAOXIANG INNOTECH (HK) CO., LIMITED | 南京信人智能科技有限公司

Congratulations to all semi-finalists. We look forward to seeing all semi-finalists the very best as they step onto this stage to showcase their global vision, technical strength, and entrepreneurial drive.🙌

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