Overview
Internal Entrepreneurship Schemes
EdUHK EASE Fund Scheme
Centre for Entrepreneurship and Research (CEAR)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Talent Development Program (INVESTED Program)
External Resources for EdUHK Start-Ups
Start-up Stories
Introduction
CEAR inspires, motivates and empowers EdUHK faculty members to address industry / societal problem through transferring their research-based innovation and technology into applications, and create an entrepreneurship and research ecosystem for incubating EdUHK projects to successful science and technology businesses.
Business and Technical Support
Training & Workshops
CEAR provides training workshops that equip R&D teams with skills and hands on experience in transferring their research output into disruptive innovations or solutions for industry/market. Training and workshops would include Business area and S&T area (e.g. AI, robotics and more).
Consultancy & Mentorship
CEAR offers consultation and mentorship services provided from EdUHK approved entrepreneurship consultant/mentors in areas of Business, Science and Technology (S&T) to the R&D teams.
Research and Development Link
Via CEAR’s working space in HKSP, R&D teams can connect with multinational technology firms, SMEs and new start-ups which provide a suitable environment for R&D collaborations. There are also industry clustering, account management and networking services in HKSP to help firms upgrade their innovation capability.
Fast Track to startup incubators & funding
Within the project period, the project team will develop the plan to transform the service into a start-up and they will be offered by CEAR a fast track opportunity to EASE Fund, HKSTP IDEATION program, HKSTP Incubation program, Cyberport CCMF and etc.
Networking Opportunities
Networking sessions will be held by CEAR to give chances for the R&D teams to network with successful Entrepreneurs, investors, business partners, industry experts and S&T practitioners.
EdUHK Start-up Community & Talent Pool (Research & Business)
In CEAR, there will be more opportunities for the R&D Teams and EASE fund teams to have experience sharing & develop collaborations. R&D Teams could also meet with talents of business, research, science and technology (under INVESTED Program) when they are looking for team members to expand the team.
Access to Professional Service Providers
When the R&D teams need professional services, CEAR could introduce service providers for legal support, accounting services, company secretarial services for their references.
Enquiries:
Email: kt@eduhk.hkWebsite: https://cear.eduhk.hk/