Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy 2026
Want something exciting for summer? See what the Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy did in 2026!
The Lingnan-Yuanpei STEM Summer Academy, jointly organised by Lingnan University (Hong Kong, China) and Peking University Yuanpei College, aims to support student entrepreneurs from both universities in transforming their innovative ideas into grant-winning business plans, while fostering their liberal arts qualities and entrepreneurial spirit. The Summer Academy consists of two parts, including a seven-day Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Camp and STEM competition.
The Summer Academy will take place in Lingnan University, experienced entrepreneurship experts, top scientists, and representatives from funding institutions such as Hong Kong Science Park are invited to help students develop practical and feasible business plans so as to obtain entrepreneurial funding from major funding institutions.
During the training camp, students from both universities will join different project teams and prepare entrepreneurial plans under the guidance of mentors. A competition will then be held and the winning team will be awarded HK$50,000 from the Lingnan Foundation Championship, and eligible to receive up to HK$500,000 from the Lingnan Foundation Prototype Fund.
Programme Highlights
- Cash prize of HK$50,000 and a startup fund HK$500,000 for the Championship
- Nomination for fast-track application to HKSTP Ideation Programme and various funds;
- Guidance by subject matter experts including renowned professors, guest speakers and business partners to strengthen domain knowledge in STEM and entrepreneurship;
- Inter-institutional teams to enhance exchange and collaboration between Beijing and Hong Kong, China for career advancement;
Financial support for prototyping and start-up incubation
LYSSA 2026 Programme Details
- Date: 2-8 July 2026 (Online training: from March to June)
- Content: Team building activities, STEM innovation and entrepreneurial training, cultural exchange, company visits and a competition*
- Medium of Instruction: Putonghua and English
- Venue: Lingnan University
- Target Participants: 15 students and alumni from each university, totaling 30 participants
- Fee: Free (including accommodation, working meals, transportation, funding for innovation and entrepreneurship, programme fee and insurance etc.)
* Please note that the programme and competition details are subject to change.
* For the most up-to-date information, kindly refer to the latest announcements made by the organiser regarding the arrangements.
Important Dates
📨28 December 2025 – Deadline of Bootcamp Registration (for LU Participants)
💡7 January 2026 – Bootcamp for LU Participants
🌟Mid-January 2026 – LU Project Team Nomination
🌟Late-March 2026 – Formation of Cross-Institutional Project Teams
💡20 April 2026 – Opening Ceremony and Pre-Camp Workshop 1 (Online)
💡20 May 2026 – Pre-Camp Workshop 2 (Online)
💡29 June 2026 – Pre-Camp Workshop 3 (Online)
🏆2 – 8 July 2026 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Camp and STEM Competition in Hong Kong
Enquires
- Lingnan University Office of Student Affairs (Ms Zelda Lau: +852-26168297, [email protected])
- Peking University Yuanpei College (Ms Qi: 010-62758326, [email protected])
Media Coverage
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