Welcome to the Entrepreneurship 101 Training Program!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship? This 10-week training program is designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a business idea or simply curious about the entrepreneurial mindset, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.
Each week we will explore a different aspect of entrepreneurship, from the overview of entrepreneurship and generating business ideas to crafting a comprehensive business plan. We will also provide a brief walkthrough of the financial, legal, and intellectual property issues that startups commonly face, as well as digital marketing and pitching strategies.
Join us to explore the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and empower you to turn your dreams into reality.
Course Outline
| Week | Date | Topic | Speaker |
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1 |
08/02/2024 |
Entrepreneurship: An Overview |
Prof. Carrie Ling Director, HKUST Entrepreneurship Center |
|
2 |
15/02/2024 |
Social Innovation & Enterprise |
Prof. Ewrin Huang Adjunct Professor, HKUST Division of Integrative Systems and Design |
|
3 |
22/02/2024 |
Design Thinking Principles |
Prof. Carrie Ling Director, HKUST Entrepreneurship Center |
|
4 |
29/02/2024 |
Business Model Canvas |
Marina Chan Senior Director & Head of Education, MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node |
|
5 |
07/03/2024 |
Financial Basics for a Start-up Founder |
Mike Lam Head (Start-up Incubation and Investment), HKUST OKT |
|
6 |
14/03/2024 |
Managing Legal Issues Arising With Founders, Employees, Contractors And Stakeholders |
Dillan Sum Consultant Lawyer, Lee Chan Cheng Solicitors |
|
7 |
21/03/2024 |
Digital Marketing |
Alvin Lam Managing Partner, T12M Ventures Ltd. |
|
8 |
11/04/2024 |
Protecting Your Start-ups Through IP (IP/ Technology Licensing) |
Jennifer Che Managing Director, Eagle IP |
|
9 |
18/04/2024 |
Startup Compliance Issues |
Carmen Cho Director, A&G Consultancy Limited |
|
10 |
25/04/2024 |
Pitching 101 |
Mike Lam Head (Start-up Incubation and Investment), HKUST OKT |
|
11 |
09/05/2024 |
Project Presentation |
Note
Entrepreneurship 101 is a non-credit course offered by the Entrepreneurship Center (EC). Participants who attend 8 or more physical sessions will receive certificates of attendance issued by EC.
| Target | UG/PG students, no prior knowledge required |
| Format | 1-hour seminar |
| Project | The objective is to create a diverse team of students with both technical and business backgrounds. This team will collaborate to develop and present a feasible business plan. Furthermore, sponsored by our alumnus Alvin Lam, the managing director of T12M Ventures, each team will be eligible to receive up to $3,000 for registration of a new company. |
We're excited to have you on board for this transformative journey. Let's dive into the world of entrepreneurship together!