It was an enlightening day with our alumni, as the Development and Alumni Office co-organized the HKUST Alumni Entrepreneur Reception on March 27, 2023. With more than 300 participants, the event was organized with the Hong Kong Science Park (HKSTP), HKUST Entrepreneurship Center, supported by HKUST Business School, and saw a full house.
More than 30 entrepreneurs showcased their company offerings including contech, biotech, AI healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, food &` beverage and more, exploring ideas and new opportunities. The day was capped with President Prof. Nancy Ip and HKSTP Chairman Dr. Sunny Chai delivering inspiring speeches on the support for the local start-up community and the future of Hong Kong's innovation and technology ecosystem.
Strongly committed to entrepreneurship
The event shone a spotlight on the University’s commitment and efforts to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and foster an innovative and entrepreneurial culture. HKUST has cultivated over 1,600 start-ups, including 9 unicorns and 11 exits, creating over HKD$400 billion in economic value.
Efforts to develop alumni entrepreneurial networks continue apace – we aim to connect alumni entrepreneurs with each other through offers and discounts on our Alumni App. If you have launched your own business, we would love to stay in touch with you to learn more about your start-up.
