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Talent Foundry

What is Talent Foundry?

Are you ready to transform from CLASSROOM TO CAREER?

Launched in 2025, Talent Foundry is a talent development and workforce readiness programme intended for current students studying in Hong Kong with academic backgrounds in computer science, engineering, and majors related to innovation and technology (I&T). We are directly collaborating with local university faculties and industry partners to enhance student employability in the I&T field.

Student Eligibility

  • Current student at a university in Hong Kong, and
  • Currently in penultimate year or final year, and
  • Pursuing an undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree(s) in Engineering, Computer Science, or related majors to innovation and technology.
  • Student Characteristics

    Eager to pursue a career in I&T
    Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
    Strong team spirit
    Effective communication skills

    Apply now! Catalyse your seamless transition into the thriving I&T ecosystem in Science Park.
    Contact us or your university faculty to learn more about Talent Foundry.

    Continuous Engagement Activities

    To prepare soon-to-graduate students with industry-ready skills, eligible applicants will become Talent Foundry Starters. This will grant them access to the Career-readiness Bootcamp powered by tech giants and industry experts within the HKSTP ecosystem.

    The Talent Foundry Starters who achieve the specified requirements below will be granted the Talent Foundry Achiever Award to encourage their contribution to Hong Kong’s innovation landscape. Meanwhile, salary subsidies from the Talent Conversion Scheme will be offered to participating park companies to employ the achievers.

    Notes: Activities, salary subsidies and award are subject to availability. Any changes to the programme are at HKSTP’s discretion.

     

    1. Talent Foundry Starters ➤
    2. Talent Foundry Achievers

    Career-readiness Bootcamp

    Career Launch

    Hard Skills
    (by Tech Giants & Industry Experts)

    Deep Learning, AI, ML, LLM, Data, Cybersecurity, loT, Cloud

    Requirements

  • 100+ bootcamp hours, and
  • 12-month full-time position in a HKSTP park company
  • Soft Skills
    (by HKSTP)

    Mentorship, Founder Sharing, Workshops, Networking, Company Visits, GBA Tour

    Financial Support
    (Subject to availability)

  • Talent Conversion Scheme
  • Talent Foundry Achiever Award
  • 1. Talent Foundry Starters ➤

    Career-readiness Bootcamp

    Hard Skills
    (by Tech Giants & Industry Experts)

    Deep Learning, AI, ML, LLM, Data, Cybersecurity, loT, Cloud

    Soft Skills
    (by HKSTP)

    Mentorship, Founder Sharing, Workshops, Networking, Company Visits, GBA Tour

    2. Talent Foundry Achievers

    Career Launch

    Requirements

  • 100+ bootcamp hours, and
  • 12-month full-time position in a HKSTP park company
  • Financial Support
    (Subject to availability)

  • Talent Conversion Scheme
  • Talent Foundry Achiever Award
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