Senior Manager / Manager, University Collaborations and Entrepreneurship

The Position 
 

Reporting to the Team Leader of University Collaborations and Entrepreneurship, the appointee will be tasked with co-developing initiatives alongside local and international universities and incubators. This role involves closely collaborating with these institutions to plan, design, develop, and implement joint programs aimed at building an inbound startup pipeline for the HKSTP ecosystem, as well as supporting the growth and development of startups entering HKSTP. Additionally, he/she will develop new partnerships and managing relationships, ensuring smooth programme execution and operations through collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Explore and develop non-local / overseas partners to expand co-ideation / co-incubation programmes 
• Manage and liaise with local and non-local university partners to support student entrepreneurship, startup co-nurturing / co-incubation and research commercialisation
• Provide account management / servicing supports to startups / teams admitted to the programme 
• Coordinate with the Ideation Programme team to ensure smooth programme execution and operation 
• Support landing of non-local startups to HKSTP eco-system
• Work with both internal and external stakeholders and partners for any potential programme enrichment opportunities 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

The Candidate
 

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Science, Engineering or other related disciplines or equivalent
• 10 years of work experience, preferably in startup / entrepreneurship / incubation programme management, working experience in Technology Transfer Office or Entrepreneurship Centre under university environment 
• Drive for innovation, ability to turn ideas into actions and provide comprehensive solutions to develop strategies
• Strong inclination and understanding of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development, including both local and global startup ecosystems across various industry verticals
• Strong leadership and project management skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address complex business issues
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese including Catonese and Mandarin
• Higher education or professional qualifications with less experience will also be considered

What We offer  

• Unique Work.Live.Play.Learn culture in Hong Kong’s largest Innovation & Technology ecosystem
• 5-day work week, attractive annual leave and additional special leave
• Medical benefits including dental and annual check-up from Day-1, with extended coverage to dependent(s)
• Professional training and career advancement opportunities
• Accessible to various bus service with network across different locations in HK

Interested parties please submit your application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Commencing position will be commensurate with qualifications, relevant experience, and competencies.  

The application will remain open until the position is filled. HKSTP reserves the right not to fill the position.

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Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years counting from the date the vacancy has been filled.

About Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation

 
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 13 unicorns, more than 15,000 research professionals and over 2,000 technology companies from 28 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
 

More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.