學生創業概念驗證基金計劃

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申請資格：

理大學生和應屆畢業生（畢業三年內）（詳細資格要求請參閱下文）

性質：

概念驗證基金以支持學生參與創業比賽

資助金額：

最高1萬港元

獲批數量（每屆）：

大約60

開放申請時間：

全年

培訓內容：

創業比賽的培訓準備

 

開放申請

The Scheme of Academic Year 2020-2021 will provide up to HK$10,000 in cash for each awarded student team to strive for reputable innovation/entrepreneurship award around the world.

Eligibility:

A student team including at least ONE student or fresh graduate within three-year of PolyU (including HKCC and SPEED) that is:
Track 1: nominated by one of the academic supervisors* to participate in her/ his designated competition(s)*; OR
Track 2: enthusiastic to participate in the innovation/entrepreneurship competitions**

* Please refer to Appendix 1 of “POC Notes for Application”.
** Please refer to Appendix 2 of “POC Notes for Application”.

Application:

Track 1: Apply through Online Application and upload:

• Nomination Form signed by the Academic Supervisor;
• CVs of all team members;
• Copies of student IDs or graduation certificates of all team members;
• Declaration of Use of PolyU Knowledge/Innovations/Technologies; and
• Project presentation in PDF (file size not more than 10Mb).

Track 2: Apply through Online Application and upload:

• CVs of all team members;
• Copies of student IDs or graduation certificates of all team members;
• Declaration of Use of PolyU Knowledge/Innovations/Technologies (if applicable); and
• Project presentation in PDF (file size not more than 10Mb).

​Track 2 Designated Competitions

Competition	Organizer	Competition Application Deadline	POC Application Deadline	Assessment
Hong Kong Social Enterprise Challenge (HKSEC)	The Chinese University of Hong Kong	22-Oct-2020	22-Oct-2020	All shortlisted teams after First Round will win the POC fund
Jumpstarter IdeaPOP	Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund	20-Nov-2020	09-Nov-2020	Pitch Assessment
Climate Action Recognition Scheme	Wofoo Social Enterprises	03-Jan-2021	18-Dec-2020	All shortlisted teams after First Round will win the POC fund
Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition	Young Entrepreneurs Development Council (YDC)	08-Jan-2021	25-Jan-2021	Pitch Assessment
The 7th Hong Kong University Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition	Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association (HKNGCA)	31-Mar-2021	31-Mar-2021	POC Pre-Challenge
The City I&T Grand Challenge	Innovation And Technology Commission	24-Apr-2021	31-Mar-2021	POC Pre-Challenge
Cyberport University Partnership Programme (CUPP)	Cyberport	TBA	TBA	TBA
Internet + 互聯網+	Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association (HKNGCA)	TBA	TBA	TBA
FYP+ Supporting Scheme	Hong Kong X Foundation	TBA	TBA	TBA

POC Pre-Challenge

Aims to select and support PolyU student teams* to strive for the awards of the following competitions:

1. The 7^th Hong Kong University Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition (application deadline: 31 Mar 2021) 
2. City I&T Grand Challenge (application deadline: 24 Apr 2021)

* Eligibility will be subject to the requirements of PolyU POC funding scheme and the designated competitions.

What to do?

Step 1   Complete the following tasks not later than 31 Mar 2021:

1. Problem Statement (10 points)
   Describe the problem in less than 100 words with 2 live photos depicting the problem 
2. Persona Interview (10 points)
   Submit a short 2-minute interview video with your target user describing his/her problem  
3. Team Formation (10 points)
   If you already have an innovative idea/ project and want to find partners or team members, please CLICK HERE.
   If you are interested in innovation but have not yet decided on the idea/project, please CLICK HERE.

Step 2   Apply POC online and submit a 15-slide pitch deck (70 points) with proof documents completing the above tasks in PDF format within 10Mb not later than 31 Mar 2021. 

Step 3   IfE will assess the applications and teams with over 50 points will receive conditional offers of POC Funding Scheme

Step 4   Participate in the designated competition(s) 

Online Briefing Session

Please JOIN the briefing session to learn more about the two competitions and how to get PolyU POC Fund!

Date/Time:    8 Feb, 16:30-17:30

Mode:  Online via Zoom

Grant:

Up to HK$10,000 per team

• HK$5,000 for preparation and participation of the innovation /entrepreneurship competition; and
• A top-up of HK$5,000 if the team makes to the international stage.

Download Area:

• POC Leaflet
• POC Notes for Application
• Nomination Form
• Declaration of Use of PolyU Knowledge/Innovations/Technologies
• Online Application Manual

 

查詢

sepoc@polyu.edu.hk; (852) 3400 2624