The HKTDC’s efforts to cultivate closer relationships between the trading partners extend to new sectors of the economy

Universities are the most effective and productive source for driving basic innovation in a broad sense, says Nicholas YANG, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology. While Hong Kong benefits from some of the best universities in the region and the development in the Greater Bay Area, the city will have a bigger role to play.

There’s not much Dr Allan ZEMAN doesn’t know about entrepreneurship and innovation. Drawing on a diverse array of experiences which include building an entertainment empire and resuscitating a failing theme park, Dr Zeman can truly talk in-depth about what it means to be an entrepreneur and innovator. 

An increasing number of top university graduates in Hong Kong are choosing to become entrepreneurs, and this is a heartening phenomenon for Peter YAN, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co Ltd (Cyberport).

When it comes to new technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and biotech, China is overflowing with opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators who are willing to take risks and persevere, says Nisa LEUNG, Managing Partner at venture capitalist firm Qiming Venture Partners.

Even with a great concept and talented individuals, getting a startup off the ground is hard work. Albert WONG, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP explains how they help startups turn ideas into market-ready products.

Yvette Yeh FUNG, Chair of The Yeh Family Philanthropy, has watched Hong Kong’s social entrepreneurship sector develop with her own eyes. The foundation provides resources and support for education, including courses and projects to inspire a new generation of social entrepreneurs and venture philanthropists to grow and shine.

Axon Technology helps banks and insurance firms in China evaluate the creditworthiness of customers by using AI and big data. Its founder RAO Xiang, an IT expert and an HKUST EMBA alumnus, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how he harnesses technologies.

HKUST EMBA alumnus Victor RUIZ revolutionizes shoppers' experiences with smart mirrors for fitness, retail, smart living, and other verticals. His company actiMirror evolved from a Hong Kong startup to the world’s leading company in its segment.  He advises against designing a product to do everything. 

HKUST alumna Jess CHENG founded the world’s largest transnational power bank sharing platform. A dedicated entrepreneur with fast track business growth, Cheng talks about her entrepreneurial journey.

Behind every successful tech startup, there is often the support of a robust ecosystem. An alumnus of HKUST MBA, Abhinav PANDEY, is at the forefront of one of the largest and most influential tech ecosystems in the world, India.

Social entrepreneurship and venture philanthropy is still an emerging field in Hong Kong. HKUST MBA alumnus Kieran FUNG is at the heart of it all. As a consultant to The Yeh Family Philanthropy, he acts as a bridge between social enterprises and resources, and a connector between venture funds and social innovators. 

The HKUST One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition in Beijing rewards AI entrepreneurs

The following article is based on a unique study with rare access to board meeting observations and multi-wave interview data on new venture board dynamics in Silicon Valley. It examines how venture CEOs effectively engage their boards for strategy-making.

To prepare students for tomorrow’s financial sector and promote professionalism for the fast-moving fintech industry, HKUST has made some great strides this summer. A fintech symposium was held to mark the launch of a new academic program, and a new cross-border collaboration has been established with prominent partners to co-develop the first fintech qualification framework in China.