Entrepreneurship Nurturing Series
The newly launched PolyU Entrepreneurship Nurturing Series, part of the PolyU International Future Challenge, serves as one of the key entrepreneurship education components, offers students or other innovators with ideas to start their business comprehensive insights into entrepreneurship through expert-led sessions. This series covers key aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship, from developing an entrepreneurial mindset and generating ideas to business model creation and pitching skills. Featuring distinguished speakers from diverse fields, each session offers unique insights and practical knowledge designed to educate and empower aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Business Idea Generation
Business Model & Plan Development
Pitching & Presentation
Effectively communicating the business vision, model, and potential to potential stakeholders to secure support
Special Lecture: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Energy Science & Innovation Competition Training
Date: 22 May 2025 (Thur)
Time: 14:30 - 17:30
Venue: FJ302
Language: Mandarin (Subtitle in English will be provided)
Speaker: Prof. Wang Changhong, Guangdong University of Technology (廣東工業大學王長宏教授)
Explore groundbreaking innovations in energy technology and their pivotal role in achieving the "Dual Carbon" goals (carbon peak and neutrality).
Learn how innovation competitions empower students to break free from conventional thinking and apply their expertise to real-world challenges.
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Design Thinking for Entrepreneurial Success Workshop
Date: 24 May 2025 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 – 12:30
Venue: N103
Language: English (Subtitle in Chinese will be provided)
Speaker: Mr Henry Tam, Co-founder, Design for HK
In this workshop, participants will explore the powerful intersection of design thinking and entrepreneurship. The session will provide practical insights and hands-on experience in applying design thinking methodologies to drive innovation and business growth.
Mastering Business Plan and Business Model Canvas Workshop
Date: 24 May 2025 (Sat)
Time: 14:00-16:30
Venue: N103
Language: English (Subtitle in Chinese will be provided)
Speaker: Ms Marina Chan Executive Director, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node
In this interactive workshop, participants will gain essential knowledge and practical skills to craft compelling business plans and effectively utilize the Business Model Canvas. Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants will learn how to turn business ideas into structured, actionable, and investor-ready strategies.
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From Idea to Impact: Designing Your Start-up Journey
Date: 26 March 2025 (Wed)
Language: English
Speaker: Prof. Kevin Denney, Director of LKSD&I, School of Design
Topics Covered:
- How to generate and evaluate business ideas
- Importance of having a clear vision through design
- Designing a test-driven path to turn your vision into reality
- Introduction of design thinking as a problem-solving approach
Recording Available Soon
Intellectual Property 101: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Date: 15 April 2025 (Tue)
Language: English
Speaker: Mr Kelvin Wong, Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office
Topics Covered:
Foundational overview of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights
Common IP Infringement Issues faced by start-ups
Recording Available Soon
Date: 16 April 2025 (Wed)
Language: Mandarin
Speakers:
- Mr Dan Hu, Co-founders of Even Realities
- Mr Henri Pang, Greater China Region Strategic Representative, Kickstarter
- Dr ShuYu Chen, CEO, Matrice Limited
Entrepreneurs sharing on their journeys, challenges, and successes.
Recording Available Soon
