Mentorship Programme
Welcome to the HKSTP Mentorship Programme, where experience meets innovation. Our programme is designed to connect seasoned industry professionals with promising startups, creating a platform for knowledge exchange and growth.
At HKSTP, we understand the unique challenges that startups face. By joining our mentor pool, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise and insights with the next generation of entrepreneurs. Through this collaboration, you can play a pivotal role in guiding these startups towards success.
Our programme facilitates meaningful interactions between mentors and startups, fostering an environment where valuable advice and support can flourish. Together, we can shape the future of entrepreneurship in Hong Kong.
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Our experienced mentor meets us bi-weekly to provide strategic guidance. His insights shaped our decks and client approach, contributing to our success as finalists in the New World Innovation Challenge.
Mentor: Barry Chan
Our mentor generously shared his China business experience, connected us to tech conferences, and encouraged participation in the Global Innovation Ecosystem Contest 2023, providing valuable insights and learning opportunities throughout.
Mentor: SC Mak
Our mentor’s timely FDA expertise helped us identify our medical use case, align goals, navigate regulations, and manage timelines effectively, offering invaluable guidance during a critical phase of our project.
Mentor: Kenneth Tang
In our early development stage, our mentor connected us with industry contacts, enabling collaboration and real-world feedback that significantly improved our product design from both customer and distributor perspectives.
Mentor: Basil Wai
Our mentor’s support and expertise in accounting, blockchain, and the metaverse offered valuable insights, especially on leveraging partnerships through clear KPIs and outcomes—crucial for our startup’s growth.
Mentor: Amanda Lim
Our mentor-mentee relationship has evolved into a lasting friendship, strengthened by our mentor’s valuable insights into emerging business opportunities within the healthcare industry and their continued support throughout our journey.
Mentor: Janet Yeung
Why become our Mentor?
Start a fulfilling journey as a mentor with HKSTP to inspire and guide emerging startups, sharing your expertise to shape the next wave of entrepreneurial success within the vibrant HKSTP startup ecosystem.
Mentors
Below are some of our mentors.
Mentorship Events
Recap of our HKSTP Mentorship Programme events:
- Mentors Day: A successful gathering where mentors and startups connected for valuable interactions and matching.
- Mentor Clinic: Provided essential 1-on-1 guidance sessions for startups seeking mentorship.
- Mentor Sharing: Insightful sessions featuring mentors sharing tips and experiences with startup founders.
- Startup Upskill Programme: Mentors conducted training sessions focusing on pitching, go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and team-scaling for programme startups' growth.
Mentor-Mentee Matching Platform (Coming Soon)
Experience our groundbreaking platform that gathers peoples at the core of innovation, this platform will provide comprehensive profiles of HKSTP mentors and programme startups, highlighting their expertise and needs.
The platform enables users to connect, express interest in meetings, and seamlessly track progress and outcomes. Stay tuned for the launch in 2025, reshaping the landscape of connection-building and nurturing at HKSTP.