Entrepreneurship | Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office

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.

Education/ Ideation

Nurturing future leaders with entrepreneurial mindset, skills, knowledge and practice.

Enriched Curriculum

Education

Entrepreneurship Nurturing Series

Ideation

Incubation

Supporting students, alumni and faculty members to make their first step onto entrepreneurship journey

Acceleration

Grooming impactful start-up with PolyU's matching grants, investment and networks

Matching Grants and Investment

Network

Funding/ Investment Start-ups Community Contact Us

~600

Total Active Startups

320+

Tech Start-ups

260+

Design & Social Innovation Startups

130+

Academic-led Startups

Unicorns

Hai Robotics, Ecoflow and Aftership

Listed Companies

GogoX and Waterdrop Inc.

Ponies

(US$10M+ valuation)

StartupsIncluded inForbes Asia100 to WatchList 2023-24

Includedin Forbes30 Under30 Asia List2023-25

500+

International and Local Awards Received

7600+

Entrepreneurs Trained