Holistic Entrepreneurship Supports | Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office

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500+

Start-ups Nurtured

260+

Tech Start-ups

240+

Design & Social Start-ups

110+

Academic-led Start-ups

Unicorns

(US$1Bn+ valuation) out of 18 unicorns with Hong Kong origin are supported by PolyU or PolyU-related: Hai Robotics, AfterShip, GoGoX and Ecoflow

Ponies

(US$10M+ valuation)

370+

International and Local Awards

7600+

Entrepreneurs Trained

PolyVentures is the University's signature start-up ecosystem tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs among PolyU students, alumni, academics, and research staff. It aims to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, and to accelerate the translation of innovations and technologies from the University to the marketplace, thereby creating impact. Through the PolyVentures ecosystem, PolyU nurtures the start-up teams and accelerates them throughout their entrepreneurial journeys, and equips them for long-term success.

CEO Club

Connect with local CEOs for mutual benefits

CEO Club is a prestigious club specially catered for CEOs and entrepreneurs. It serves as a unique networking platform to facilitate knowledge transfer between the University and industry for mutual benefits.

GBA I3

Greater Bay Area International Institute for Innovations

Jointly initiated by PolyU and Shenzhen University, GBA I³ is an open platform to facilitate international and multi-sector collaborations on knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship.

ISTA

International Strategic Technology Alliance

Initiated by PolyU in 1995, ISTA is an alliance integrating the expertise of renowned tertiary institutions in China and the world to promote applied R&D, technology transfer and commercialisation.

Investment Partners

Access to funding is one of the most crucial factors for entrepreneurial success. We provide our start-ups with a wealth of investors that can offer collaboration, investment, and mentorship opportunities.

Strategic Partners

PolyVentures has long adopted a “PolyU + X” partnership strategy in its different entrepreneurship programmes, collaborating with like-minded strategic partners for value-added synergy.

Funding/ Investment Impactful Start-ups Community Contact Us

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