Hostel Entrepreneurship Laboratory (HEL)
Hostel Entrepreneurship Laboratory (Term 2, 2023-24)
Maximize your learning and residential experience with peers!
Strengthen your entrepreneurial potentials!
Are you ready to apply for HKD30,000 funding to kickstart your start-up project?
Hostel Entrepreneurship Laboratory is an experiential learning platform for students to experiment with their ideas tackling community challenges in Student Hostels and Tuen Mun District. Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative (LEI) & Office of Student Affairs (OSA) provide a series of training workshops and a competition to build an Innovation and Entrepreneurship community within Lingnan Hostels. The winning teams will have a chance to receive up to HKD 30,000 Innovation and Impact Fund (IIF) and Student Activities Fund (SAF).
Project Theme:
- Sustainable Development Goals (#2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13)
- Hostel Affairs
A series of training workshops are designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in our hostel community and the Tuen Mun District. Enrol in the training sessions below during ILP registration period (22 – 26 Jan 2024) and equip yourself with the tools and mindset to thrive in an ever-changing world with the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Programme Details & Important Dates:
Date & Time |
Programme |
Venue |
5 Feb 2024, 15:00-17:00 |
Exploration Workshop: Residential and SDGs |
Leung Fong Oi Wan Art Gallery |
26 Feb 2024, 16:30-18:30 |
Workshop on Ideation and Empathy |
LKK301 |
4 Mar 2024, 16:30-18:30 |
Business Model Canvas |
LKK301 |
18 Mar 2024, 23:59 |
Deadline of Prototype Submission |
Online |
25 Mar 2024, 23:59 |
Deadline of Pitch Deck Submission |
Online |
8 Apr 2024, 17:00-20:00 |
Final Pitch |
Lin Yee Min Lecture Theatre (MBG01) |
Who Can Join:
- Student can either register individually or as a team. If students register as a team, each team must consist of a minimum of 2 members but not more than 5 members.
- Student must be full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree-seeking.
Awards:
Award |
Prize |
Champion |
HKD3000 cash coupon + certificate |
1st Runner-up |
HKD2000 cash coupon + certificate |
2nd Runner-up |
HKD1000 cash coupon + certificate |
Best Presentation Award |
HKD500 cash coupon + certificate |
Best Business Model Award |
HKD500 cash coupon + certificate |
Green Award |
HKD500 cash coupon + certificate |
- Winning teams are eligible to apply for HKD30,000 Innovation and Impact Fund (IIF)
- Non-selected teams may apply for Student Activities Fund (SAF)
Online Registration:
Final Pitch
Date: 8 April 2024 (Monday)
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Lin Yee Min Lecture Theatre (MBG01)
ILP: 3 Units in Residential Education
Registration (Pitching Team): Online Form
Registration deadline: 11 March 2024 (Monday)
Remarks: Light refreshment will be provided