PolyImpact
PolyU aspires to be an innovative world-class university with a strong sense of social responsibility, driven by its motto, “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind”. We take pride in harnessing our excellence in education, research and knowledge transfer to drive PolyImpact – inventions and innovations by the PolyU community that create long-lasting and real-world impact.
We do this by nurturing future-ready talents and entrepreneurs to develop novel ideas and cutting-edge solutions in driving positive change in society, and empowering visionary academics and researchers to uncover knowledge and transform research excellence into impactful innovations that address pressing global challenges. By propelling PolyImpact, we open up new frontiers in deep space exploration, improve health and wellbeing, boost economic growth and foster sustainability for the betterment of Hong Kong, the Nation, and the world.
PolyVentures
PolyU is committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, cultivating next-generation entrepreneurs that are eager to tackle societal issues with innovative solutions. Via PolyVentures, our signature start-up ecosystem, the University supports PolyU start-ups in every stage of their entrepreneurial journeys – from education and ideation to incubation, acceleration, and fundraising. To equip them with necessary knowledge and skills for sustainable development and accelerated growth, a wide range of support, such as training, mentorship, shared office spaces, funding, and networking opportunities with business partners and investors, are available for our start-ups.
PolyVentures serves as a super network that connects the academia, industry, and the capital market. It offers customised entrepreneurial support, incubates start-up projects, facilitates fundraising, and drives the translation of impactful research outcomes into real-world solutions, thereby bringing tangible benefits to society.
Powered by PolyUTech & PolyVentures from PolyU Entrepreurship Programme
To enhance public awareness of the University’s innovative technologies and entrepreneurship efforts, two special brands have been created for use by eligible companies. The “Powered by PolyUTech” brand is for companies that are licensees of technologies developed by PolyU or PolyU’s Mainland Research Institutes (MRIs), including Shenzhen Research Institute (SZRI) and PolyU’s Mainland Technology and Innovation Research Institutes (MTRIs). The “PolyVentures from PolyU Entrepreurship Programme” brand is for start-ups supported by PolyU via the PolyVentures ecosystem.
