On 17-18 July, students from the Master of Technology Entrepreneurship (MTE) programme participated in a two-day industry visit to Jinjiang, Chinese Mainland. Through visits to ANTA Group, the PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute and Techwork Textile, an alumni-founded enterprise, students gained first-hand insights into innovation and industrial practices in Jinjiang.
ANTA Group
From a local enterprise to a leading global sportswear brand, ANTA's growth journey offered participants valuable perspectives on technology innovation, global expansion strategies, sustainable development, and evolving product and retail trends.
PolyU-Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute (JJRI)
As PolyU's first research institute established beyond the Greater Bay Area, JJRI serves as a platform for innovation and industry collaboration. The group toured its food technology exhibition hall and exchanged ideas with JJRI representatives on research translation, entrepreneurship education, and opportunities for university-industry partnership.
Techwork Textile
At this PolyU alumni-founded enterprise, students observed smart manufacturing processes and learned how digital transformation is reshaping the textile industry.
By bridging academic learning and industry practice, the visit broadened students' perspectives on entrepreneurship while offering direct exposure to Jinjiang's dynamic business ecosystem.
