TECH TALK: UNVEILING FACULTY TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP (2026)

As part of the IPIC Incubation,  Tech-Ship Program is a platform leveraging the wealth of research talents and outcomes at HKUST to bridge together faculty technologies and student entrepreneurship, the "TECH Talk: Unveiling Faculty Technologies for Entrepreneurship" (TECH Talk) will invite faculty members to introduce their technologies to students who are passionate about exploring technology entrepreneurship opportunities.
 

1. "TECH Talk" Details

• Date: 25 Feb 2026 (Wed)
• Time: 2:30-5:30pm
• Format: ZOOM  (link will be sent to successful registrants)
• Each faculty member will give a 15-minute presentation about his/her technology
   

Schedule of TECH Talk 2026 - Details will be announced soon

If you are interested in joining the TECH Talk, please register by 23 Feb 2026 (Mon).

Click HERE for TECH Talk registration 

Please contact Ms. Sue HUI via techship@ust.hk if you have any enquiries.
 

2. Who should take part?

• Faculty members of any discipline who wish to:
  > commercialize their technologies/ research output developed or being developed and
  > invite passionate, capable and entrepreneurial students to form startup teams
   
• Students of any discipline - undergraduates/ postgraduates (taught/ research)- who wish to:
  > explore business and entrepreneurial possibilities to merge faculty research with new or existing entrepreneurial development and
  > partner with faculty/ research teams for commercializing faculty's technologies/ research output

3. How does it work?

• Faculty members introduce their technologies via a 15-minute presentation in "TECH Talk", in order to inspire students for potential entrepreneurial development.
   
• Students shall approach faculty members on their own after "TECH Talk", in order to share and discuss entrepreneurial potential and partnership opportunities.
   

[Click HERE to learn more about Tech Ship 2026]