HK Techathon+ 2024 workshop_Start-Up Boat Game: A Practical Guide to Writing Business Proposals

Training / Workshop

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Date

21 Dec 2023
Organiser

KTEO, PolyU
Time

10:00 - 13:30
Venue

TU201 Map
URL

https://forms.gle/VAvkZkKYazYEqei3A

Enquiry

KTEO 34002774/ 2809 innohub@polyu.edu.hk

Summary

A Workshop to maximize your chances of success in HK Techathon+ 2024

Join HK Techathon+ 2024, the most prestigious competition among universities! Are you brimming with innovative ideas but unsure how to craft a winning business proposal? KTEO is thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for PolyU members— a practical and interactive workshop meticulously crafted to empower you to excel in HK Techathon 2024.

This workshop is designed to help you understand the process of writing effective business proposals. The theme of the workshop is a boat journey, where each startup represents a boat trying to navigate from Problem Island to Future Island. Limited seats available, so secure your spot now!

Start-Up Boat Game Workshop: A Practical Guide to Writing Business Proposals
Date: 21 Dec 2023 (Thu)
Time: 10:00-13:30
Venue: TU201
Language: English
Speakers: Mr Henry Tam, Co-founder, Design for HK

Objectives

Understand the process of writing effective business proposals.
Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to analyze and understand their business from different perspectives.
Develop the skills to identify and define the problem their business aims to solve, as well as the steps involved in achieving their desired outcomes.

Schedule:

10:00-10:20	KTEO’s briefing and tips to be selected in HK Techathon+ 2024
10:20-10:35	Introduction	Welcome and overview of the workshop Explanation of the boat theme and its significance
10:35-11:20	Understanding Your Business	Introduction to the Business Model Canvas as a tool to understand the business from different perspectives How to identify and define the problem your business aims to solve Identifying key metrics of success and envisioning the desired changes in people's behaviour, knowledge, skills, and attitude
11:20-12:05	Theory of Change	Understanding how your idea helps people move from Problem Island to Future Island Identifying the steps involved in achieving this change Developing a clear and logical framework for your business proposal
12:05- 12:50	Analysing Competitors and Unique Value Proposition	Brainstorming and analysing competitors in the market Defining your business's unique value proposition Identifying what sets your business apart from competitors
12:50-13:20	Cost Calculation and Expected Return	Estimating the cost of the boat journey to Future Island Calculating the expected return on investment Discussing strategies to maximise profitability and sustainability
13:20-13:30	Conclusion and Business Model Canvas	Recap of key workshop takeaways Introduction to the Business Model Canvas as a tool for exploring ideas from different perspectives Encouraging participants to apply the knowledge gained in writing their business proposals

By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of your business, the steps involved in writing a business proposal, and how to present your ideas in a comprehensive and compelling way using the Business Model Canvas.

* This workshop is exclusive to PolyU members.

*Please register for the Hong Kong Techathon+ 2024 first. You need to submit the Team Formation & Proposal Submission on 15 Jan 2024. You may meet your potential teammate during the training.

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