5 Aug 2025
Student innovative project wins the YDC Best Potential Startup and Innovation Award
Computer Engineering student Li Yanpei teamed up with a student from Hong Kong Baptist University to participate in the YDC Dare to Change Business Pitch Competition, organised by the Young Entrepreneurs Development Council (YDC). Their project, “WeGreen AI”, won the YDC Best Potential Startup and Innovation Award, earning them HK$15,000 in recognition of their efforts....
18 Jul 2025
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) allocated HK$50 million last year to launch the HKMU Startup Fund, supporting innovation and entrepreneurship among students, faculty and alumni. As part of this initiative, the Angel Fund Programme selected its first batch of five high-potential startups, each receiving investment of up to HK$1 million to further develop their business. These startups span fields such as smart healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and sustainable development, leveraging innovative technologies and products to drive social and economic growth in Hong Kong and beyond....
6 Jun 2025
Three student teams from HKMU showcased their innovative and entrepreneurial spirit at the 11th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, receiving recognition in various categories....
4 Feb 2025
Two innovative projects by students and alumni, which had earlier won awards at the tenth Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, went on to gain accolades in several nationwide competitions....
7 Oct 2024
To encourage and support young people in pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams, the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) launched the Well Being·Start-Up programme, which offers shop premises in shopping centres under the HA for shortlisted young entrepreneurs to trial their business plans rent-free for seven months. Two brands run by our alumni and a student, Wind.n.Sand and GreenBox Technology, stood out from 180 applications and were selected for the programme among 15 other winners....
26 Jul 2024
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its second annual “Entrepreneurship Day” on 18 July. The event served as a vibrant platform to encourage students and alumni to transform their academic knowledge and creative ideas into tangible business ventures....
11 Jun 2024
Students' innovation and entrepreneurship projects win approval
HKMU's endeavours in promoting an entrepreneurial spirit among students are bearing fruit. At the 10th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, HKMU students were awarded prizes as part of three teams in different categories....
29 Feb 2024
To further promote an entrepreneurial culture, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has officially launched the HK$50 million HKMU Startup Fund (the Fund). This initiative aims to encourage students, staff and alumni to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and turn their creative ideas into commercial products or solutions, helping them on a successful business path that contributes to economic growth and benefits the community. Each selected startup can receive investment of up to HK$1 million and enjoy multi-faceted support to start or further enhance its business....
17 Jan 2024
HKMU's first Hackathon to cultivate students' creativity and entrepreneurial mindset
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first “HKMU Hackathon” recently, attracting about 100 students to participate in the event, which provided a series of pre-competition networking and training workshops to nurture the students' creative ideas...
9 Jul 2023
Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held its first “Entrepreneurship Day” on recently to provide a platform for its students and alumni to connect and exchange ideas with experienced entrepreneurs. At the event, HKMU also announced the results of its entrepreneurship programme, “MetroChallenge”. Each of the 9 winning student and alumni teams will receive a HK$100,000 implementation fund to execute their entrepreneurship project....
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