Lean Launchpad Programme

Eligibility:

PolyU students, alumni and research staff nominated and endorsed by his/ her PolyU research supervisor

Nature:

a 10-week, evidence-based entrepreneurship development programme targeting PolyU’s researchers and research teams to search for potential market and application of their technologies

Grant:

HK$20,000 to each qualified participating team for their prototyping and other expenses throughout the Programme

Features and Benefits:

• First in Hong Kong
  First-ever Lean Launchpad programme in Hong Kong targeting for university researchers and research students
• 10-week Evidence-based Entrepreneurship Development Programme
  An experiential learning journey with the direct market insights in the commercial world to guide participating research teams to commercialize their research technologies
• Industry Connection and Insights
  Guidance and mentorship support from industry advisors, experienced mentors and entrepreneurs
• Acceleration of Research to Market
  Formulation and validation of commercialization pathway by using different analytical tool - Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas, etc.
• Access to PolyU InnoHub Resources
  Access to resources under PolyU InnoHub Hong Kong and Shenzhen (co-working space, startup consultation, etc.)
• Opportunity for Overseas Exhibition
  Further considered for showcasing the project in overseas exhibition such as International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

No. of Project Supported per Cohort:

Around 10-20

Application Period:

Once a year

Stay tuned! Please refer to last year materials under Download Area for your reference.

• Notes to Applicants