Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship at SENG
HKUST School of Engineering (SENG) is dedicated to grooming thinkers and innovators, bringing positive impact to society in the future through engineering and innovations. While students and members of the SENG community exert their imagination and endeavors beyond boundaries, we are committed to providing education and holistic opportunities, supporting these talents to embark on their entrepreneurship journey.
Knowledge Transfer at SENG
Culture of knowledge transfer has taken root among members of the SENG community. With the wealth of support through education, advising and networking, efforts of the SENG community bore fruits, evident by the establishment of start-ups and accomplishments of its members.
160 plus patent applications and 60 plus patents granted per year
160 plus patent applications and 60 plus patents granted per year

A video collection showcasing the knowledge transfer stories of our faculty and alumni
Entrepreneurship Support
Evolving from prototypes and innovative ideas, the knowledge has to be transferred effectively to the community to maximize its utility. As such, the University has taken incentives to facilitate knowledge transfer through financial support, advising and networking among students, faculty members, outstanding alumni and the industry.
Entrepreneurship Support
Entrepreneurship Support
HKUST KT Hub
Entrepreneurship Support
Entrepreneurship Center
Technology Transfer Center
HKUST R&D Corporation Limited
Entrepreneurial Education
We strive to equip the aspiring young entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and skills, as well as inculcating the entrepreneurial mindset through education and experiential learning experiences.
UG Minor Program in Entrepreneurship
UG Minor Program in Entrepreneurship
The program is jointly offered by the School of Engineering, School of Science and School of Business & Management for undergraduate students to equip them with the fundamentals and specific skillset for future entrepreneurship.
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MSc in AI and Entrepreneurship
MSc in AI and Entrepreneurship
The program trains students in the design, development, and deployment of practical AI applications, while preparing them for both intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial careers. Through a combination of courses, seminars and a year-long internship, students will gain profound technical knowledge and advanced skills in AI, enabling them to contribute original insights and innovative solutions to complex challenges in the field.
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
Supported with guidance from faculty members and abundant hardware resources such as the Dream Team Open Lab and the USEL Lab, students are engaged in real-life projects and put their ideas into action through experiential learning, to develop their entrepreneurial skills and spark their spirits.
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Entrepreneurial Spirit
Outside classroom, students are encouraged to take part in competitions and activities, to ignite their entrepreneurial spirit. Faculty members, alumni and their seniors are also dedicated to pass the torch, to guide and assist the young talents in transforming as leaders and innovators.
Competitions
ABU Robocon Festival 2020
Honoring the spirit of innovation and challenge, students are encouraged to participate in competitions to sharpen their skillset and pursue their innovative ideas as part of the entrepreneurial learning process.
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Fireside Chat Series
Fireside Chat Series
Seminars and events are held throughout the year, aiming to cultivate students’ entrepreneurial mindset. As one of the initiatives, SENG invited prominent leaders and alumni to give insightful sharing at the Fireside Chat Series hosted in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Center.
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Career Exposure
Career Exposure
Internship and part-time opportunities at start-ups are provided for young talents with various job functions including research, software engineering, etc. Through immersive experience, students could gain entrepreneurial insights and deeper understanding of how a start-up functions, and sharpen their interpersonal and problem-solving skills in the process.
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More News & Stories
Explore about the aspirations, innovations and accomplishments of our faculty, students and alumni.
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Entrepreneurship
Research & Innovation