Feature Stories

Axon Technology helps banks and insurance firms in China evaluate the creditworthiness of customers by using AI and big data. Its founder RAO Xiang, an IT expert and an HKUST EMBA alumnus, talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how he harnesses technologies. “An open-minded attitude is essential for both learning and leadership.” Rao Xiang, Founder and ... Read More

In the world of innovation, action is the key to success. Our alumni are taking action every day, tackling intriguing problems and building new solutions from their bases in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Europe, India, and beyond. Our alumni’s entrepreneurial ventures may sound simple, but there is more than meets the eye regarding the technology they have ... Read More

A new practical and inspiring space at HKUST for student teams to get their ideas off the ground An internal area of 460 square meters 4 rooms/workshops with modern facilities An open incubatory area for up to 20 student teams A moveable partitioned corner for seminars of up to 40 participants 1 open pantry Nicholas YANG, Secretary for Innovation and ... Read More

Yvette Yeh FUNG, Chair of The Yeh Family Philanthropy, has watched Hong Kong’s social entrepreneurship sector develop with her own eyes. The foundation provides resources and support for education, including courses and projects to inspire a new generation of social entrepreneurs and venture philanthropists to grow and shine. Around nine years ago, Yvette ... Read More

Even with a great concept and talented individuals, getting a startup off the ground is hard work. Albert WONG, Chief Executive Officer of HKSTP explains how they help startups turn ideas into market-ready products. For budding entrepreneurs, one of the first lessons to learn is that there are a lot of ideas for sure-fire winners and killer apps out there ... Read More

When it comes to new technology like artificial intelligence (AI) and biotech, China is overflowing with opportunities for entrepreneurs and innovators who are willing to take risks and persevere, says Nisa LEUNG, Managing Partner at venture capitalist firm Qiming Venture Partners. “China and the US are equally matched in terms of their achievements in tech ... Read More

An increasing number of top university graduates in Hong Kong are choosing to become entrepreneurs, and this is a heartening phenomenon for Peter YAN, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co Ltd (Cyberport). The entrepreneurial spirit has been an important asset to Hong Kong, having built and rejuvenated the economy in previous ... Read More

There’s not much Dr Allan ZEMAN doesn’t know about entrepreneurship and innovation. Drawing on a diverse array of experiences which include building an entertainment empire and resuscitating a failing theme park, Dr Zeman can truly talk in-depth about what it means to be an entrepreneur and innovator. According to Dr Zeman, the Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong ... Read More

Universities are the most effective and productive source for driving basic innovation in a broad sense, says Nicholas YANG, the Secretary for Innovation and Technology. While Hong Kong benefits from some of the best universities in the region and the development in the Greater Bay Area, the city will have a bigger role to play. Five years ago, the Hong Kong ... Read More

Innovation is the key to success in our ultra-competitive world. The latest advances in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud technology and big data not only provide new sources of inspiration that drives innovation, but also fuels startups around the world. The new wave of startups are challenging traditional business models and no one can succeed by ... Read More