The Asia-Pacific Institute of Business (APIB)
The Chinese University University of Hong Kong
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The University of Chicago
Key Modules
Entrepreneurship 101 & Business Model
Design Thinking
Customer Discovery
Customer & Market Segmentation
Commercialization & Licensing
Funding & Investor Pitching Workshop
Deep Dives
Transitioning Technologies from Research Lab to Marketplace
The Deep Tech Venture Launch Program (DTVLP), first of its kind in Hong Kong is designed for scientists and researchers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas who are interested in transitioning technologies from the research lab to the marketplace.
LEARN MOREFaculty Team
Dr. Robert Altman
- Expertise in healthcare, biotech, and technology commercialization
- Former management role and senior positions in Pinnacle Biologics (the U.S.-based subsidiary of Concordia Healthcare), Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Astellas Pharma, Abbott Laboratories. Active angel investor with Hyde Park Angels
Dr. Dominic Chan
- Expertise in entrepreneurship, management consulting, venture investment
- A sought-after speaker at conferences, business seminars and university lectures with his previous experience as a consultant with a global consulting firm and a serial entrepreneur
Dr. Toa Charm
- Expertise in AI/Big Data, FinTech, digital strategy, leadership, transformation, corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development
- 30+ years of management, marketing, entrepreneurship, consulting and executive education experience in innovation and technology industry. Former senior management in Cyberport, HSBC, Oracle, IBM, Kingee, and Jardine Pacific
Mr. Chee Swee Fu Jonathan
Learn MoreProf. Starr Marcello
- Specializes in customer development process and human-centered design for researchers and technologists
- Runs the top ranked accelerator program New Venture Challenge (NVC), and launched I-Corps Program
Mr. Jay Schrankler
- Expertise in technology development, electrical engineering, computer science, aerospace, and semiconductors
- Former top executive in the Fortune 100 company, and now an active angel investor, as well as a board member and advisor to several startups in the US
Prof. Sivan
- Expertise in digital strategy (SVIT – Strategic Value of Innovation Technology), innovation and venture (employment black holes), mindful leadership (orange bike workshop), virtual worlds (3D3C platforms), and knowledge age standards
- Experienced in developing and deploying innovative solutions for corporate, hi-tech, government, and defense environments
Prof. Bernard Suen
- Expertise in design thinking
- 30+ years in ICT and Creative industries with organizations in Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas
Dr. Elsie Tsui
- Delivering high impact training workshops for the leaders from Fortune 500 companies across Europe and Asia
- Teaching Social Entrepreneurship, Impact Investment, Innovation, and Design Thinking courses for the MBA programmes
Dr. Robert Altman
- Expertise in healthcare, biotech, and technology commercialization
- Former management role and senior positions in Pinnacle Biologics (the U.S.-based subsidiary of Concordia Healthcare), Marathon Pharmaceuticals, Astellas Pharma, Abbott Laboratories. Active angel investor with Hyde Park Angels
Dr. Dominic Chan
- Expertise in entrepreneurship, management consulting, venture investment
- A sought-after speaker at conferences, business seminars and university lectures with his previous experience as a consultant with a global consulting firm and a serial entrepreneur
Dr. Toa Charm
- Expertise in AI/Big Data, FinTech, digital strategy, leadership, transformation, corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development
- 30+ years of management, marketing, entrepreneurship, consulting and executive education experience in innovation and technology industry. Former senior management in Cyberport, HSBC, Oracle, IBM, Kingee, and Jardine Pacific
Mr. Chee Swee Fu Jonathan
Learn MoreProf. Starr Marcello
- Specializes in customer development process and human-centered design for researchers and technologists
- Runs the top ranked accelerator program New Venture Challenge (NVC), and launched I-Corps Program
Mr. Jay Schrankler
- Expertise in technology development, electrical engineering, computer science, aerospace, and semiconductors
- Former top executive in the Fortune 100 company, and now an active angel investor, as well as a board member and advisor to several startups in the US
Prof. Sivan
- Expertise in digital strategy (SVIT – Strategic Value of Innovation Technology), innovation and venture (employment black holes), mindful leadership (orange bike workshop), virtual worlds (3D3C platforms), and knowledge age standards
- Experienced in developing and deploying innovative solutions for corporate, hi-tech, government, and defense environments
Prof. Bernard Suen
- Expertise in design thinking
- 30+ years in ICT and Creative industries with organizations in Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas
Dr. Elsie Tsui
- Delivering high impact training workshops for the leaders from Fortune 500 companies across Europe and Asia
- Teaching Social Entrepreneurship, Impact Investment, Innovation, and Design Thinking courses for the MBA programmes
Curriculum Design
Part I
Week 1
- Classroom Learning
- Individual mentorship with coaches and technical experts
Venue:
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club University of Chicago Academic Complex | The University of Chicago Francis and Rose Yuen Campus in Hong Kong and CUHK Shatin campus, CUHK Business School Town Centre
Part II
Weeks 2 - 7
- Experiential learning through customer discovery interviews
- Check-ins with coaches
No classroom meeting
Part II
Week 8
- Classroom learning
- Team Presentation
- Collaboratorium
Venue:
- CUHK Shatin campus