Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) 2026 - 2027: Scaling Up Mini Workshop

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY

From a Great Idea to a Great Business

Join us at HKUST for a day of entrepreneurial learning, inspiration, and connection!

Event Details

Date: November 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue: Room 1520A (Lift 29/30), 1/F, Academic Building, HKUST

MORNING | SCALING UP MINI WORKSHOP

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 90-Minute Interactive Workshop
HMAW 1905 Recognised

Great businesses don't grow by chance. They grow by design. Discover the Scaling Up framework, a practical business growth system used by thousands of high-growth companies worldwide. Through interactive learning and real-world examples, student entrepreneurs will explore four essential pillars of business growth:

Instructor: Cathy Ren
Certified Scaling Up × EOA Instructor

• Entrepreneurship coach behind 38 Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees
• Founder of E-YOUTH and TruePhil
• Helping entrepreneurs turn ambitious ideas into sustainable, scalable businesses

01 | STRATEGY — Find Your Core Customer
Identify your most valuable customers, understand their needs, and sharpen your market focus.

02 | CASH — Discover the Power of 1%
Explore how small improvements in pricing, sales volume, and costs can make a big difference to your profitability.

03 | PEOPLE — Turn Values into Behavior
Learn how to build a strong team culture by translating core values into clear, observable behaviors.

04 | EXECUTION — Run Effective Meetings
Discover how to structure productive meetings, improve team alignment, and turn discussions into action.

AFTERNOON | GSEA HONG KONG SEMIFINAL

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Student Spectators Welcome

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), founded by Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), celebrates exceptional student entrepreneurs building real businesses and creating meaningful impact.

Watch promising student founders present their ventures, learn from their entrepreneurial journeys, and connect with the next generation of changemakers.

Witness the finalists to compete on a Global Stage. Win up to US$100,000 in Prizes!

REGISTRATION for Scaling Up Mini Workshop

Limited Seats. First Come, First Served.
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2026

Register NOW: https://ust.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dotWR8zLwhR4qrA 
 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A practical framework used by high-growth companies worldwide
• Four essential tools to support startup growth
• Interactive learning with real-world business examples
• Actionable insights you can apply to your entrepreneurial journey

Friendly reminder:  

1. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email after registration.

2. No walk-in will be accommodated.

3. Please only register when you can make sure your presence. To ensure the efficiency of the event, a black list treatment will be deployed, lowering their priority in our following event.

4. This is a recognized event in the “Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness. To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10 mins. Students of HMAW1905 must register with their ITSC email.

Should you have any questions, feel free to email us at ecenter@ust.hk.