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The first HKBU StartMe Up Project for Inclusion encourages students with special educational needs (SEN) to impact lives and unleash their potential to create a better future

浸大首屆 StartMe Up共融創業比賽

勉勵有特殊教育需要 (SEN) 學生以生命影響生命,釋放潛力,創造自己的一片天

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On 23 March 2024, a dynamic group of HKBU students aspiring to be change-makers showcased their pioneering business concepts aimed at fostering disability inclusiveness. Some of the team leaders were students with special educational needs, who led other students in developing innovative solutions relating to disability inclusiveness to address societal issues. The competition was honored to have representatives from social innovation and charity-related organizations as judges, including Dr. Amen Ng, Honorary Chief Executive Officer, Win Chuen Charitable Fund; Ms Anne Lee, Chief Executive, Joint Publishing Cultural Fund; Ms Caribbean Chan, Executive Director, Changing Young Lives Foundation; Ms Maryann Tseng, Board Director, Social Impact Partners; and Prof Henry Fock, Director of Student Affairs, HKBU.

2024年3月23日,一群有志成為創變者的浸大學生展示了他們有關傷健共融的創業概念,當中有團隊的項目負責人更是特殊教育需要的學生,帶領其他學生制定創新的傷健共融方案,解決社會問題。比賽榮幸得到社創及慈善相關代表機構代表作為評判,當中包括榮川愛心基金義務總幹事伍曼儀博士、三聯文化基金創辦人兼主席李安女士、成長希望基金會行政總監陳妙瑜女士、Social Impact Partners董事會董事曾慈雯女士及香港浸會大學學生輔導長霍廣賢教授。

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The semi-finals saw 8 teams pitch their innovative projects, each with a unique take on enhancing inclusivity. Their ideas spanned a diverse range of initiatives – from fostering inclusive education and positive sharing, developing a sign language tour guide service platform, creating a special education job matching platform, and promoting mental wellness.

在準決賽中, 8隊隊伍均發揮創意,建立不同具創新元素的共融項目。他們的想法涵蓋了多樣項目 – 從促進共融教育及正向分享、到開發手語導賞服務平台、創建特殊教育求職配對平台、以及促進心理健康。

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After delivering compelling 2-minute pitches, 4 teams distinguished themselves and progressed to the final round, where they were given the opportunity to present their business concepts in greater depth. Ultimately, all 4 teams were awarded a start-up fund of HK$20,000 each, and were paired with professional business mentors for a one-year guidance service to help the teams establish clear project development directions.

經過精彩的2分鐘的募投演說,4隊成功擠身決賽,向評判作詳細的商業概念簡報。最終,全部進入決賽的隊伍都成功獲20,000港元的啟動基金,以及配對專業商業導師作為期一年的指導服務,以助團隊制定清晰項目發展方向。

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The winning projects, which stood out for their innovation and potential for social impact, were:

得獎項目分別為 -

KOMPASS
Daniel CHAN 陳浩源 (Faculty of Social Sciences), Simon NG 吳梓聰   (School of Business)

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KOMPASS is an inclusive-oriented startup company dedicated to empowering individuals with SEN by offering skill enhancement opportunities and nurturing their self-confidence. Its mission is to facilitate SEN’s integration into society where their unique stories, experiences and companionship enrich the community and validate the contributions of individuals with SEN.

KOMPASS 是一間以共融為本的初創企業,為有特殊教育需要人士提升技能及自信心,讓他們接軌社會。同時,透過有特殊教育需要人士的故事分享以及同行,將正能量帶回社區,為社區帶來支持、互補、共融。

SignSculpt
Charlotte LI 李晞琳 (Academy of Visual Arts), UDEMEZUE Jessica曾天恩 (Academy of Visual Arts), TAI Yee Tung戴漪彤 (School of Business)

pic 7 SignSculpt is a pioneering agency offering Hong Kong sign language interpretation services, aimed at enhancing accessibility for the hearing-impaired community in Hong Kong.  SignSculpt is dedicated to tackling the issues of insufficient sign language interpreters in art institutions, arising awareness about sign language in Hong Kong society and expanding employment opportunities for sign language professionals.

SignSculpt是一個為香港聽障社群提供香港手語翻譯服務的中介平台。項目透過線上和線下的多項服務,以解決香港藝術機構手語翻譯及服務不足以及聽障人士就業困難等多個難題。

ReLive

HUANG Miaoheng 黄淼衡 (School of Communication) , ZENG Jingjing 曾晶晶 (School of Communication)

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Relive is a dynamic initiative offering live streaming courses and marketing consultations for social enterprises in Hong Kong. Its mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to generate income through live streaming sales and showcase their talent, enabling them to rediscover their self-worth, reintegrate into society and rekindle life.

Relive提供直播課程和營銷咨詢給香港社企,幫助殘疾人通過直播帶貨銷售和才藝獲取收入,找到自我價值,重新融入社會。

HumanTechHK
CHIN Lok Yin 錢樂賢 (School of Continuing Education), CHAN Kwing Tung Jevons 陳炯同 (School of Continuing Education)

pic 9SEN-Share is a specialized online social sharing platform providing a secure, unique, and supportive space for SEN students to express their thoughts and access resources that support personal development, learning, and job preparation, thereby facilitating their holistic growth.

SEN-Share是專為有特殊教育需要學生提供的一個安全、獨特且具支援性的網上社交分享平台。這個平台不單可以讓他們自由地表達自己的想法,亦會為他們提供有益於個人身心發展、學習支援,以及就業準備等方面的資源,促進他們全面的成長與發展。

These teams are now set to embark on their journey to not only grow their ventures but also to contribute to a more inclusive society. 這些隊伍現在將開始他們的創業旅程,不僅發展他們的企業,而且為創造一個更加共融的社會作出貢獻。

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The competition was honored to have invited SEN graduates from HKBU to attend and support, as well as share their entrepreneurial experiences. They are Sunny Cheung, Founder of CP2Joy; Keanu Ho, Founder of Social Innovation Magician and Vivian Lai, Founder of Momenday.

比賽十分榮幸邀得浸大SEN畢業生到場支持及分享創業心得,他們分別為CP2Joy創辦人張世豪、魔法社創家創辦人何煒麟及Momenday創辦人賴翠茵。

 

 

Empower Yourself and Join StartMe Up for Inclusion

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Call for start-up projects with Inclusiveness (Disability) !
召集創新.傷健.共融初創計劃!

Do you have a groundbreaking project idea centered around promoting "Disability.Inclusiveness"?
你有一個促進「傷健.共融」的創新項目嗎?

The StartMe Up Project for Inclusion is here to empower you with the tools and opportunities for personal growth and career development. Through a series of entrepreneurial and inclusive training and planning activities, this program aims to equip you with the skills and mindset needed to thrive. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds, we encourage you to form teams and embark on an entrepreneurial journey together. Collaborating with your peers allows you to leverage your unique skills and experiences to create innovative ventures that promote inclusiveness in our community. And guess what? You have the chance to win HK$20,000 in seed funding to kick-start your venture.

The StartMe Up Project for Inclusion offers you a remarkable opportunity to make a difference and turn your ideas into reality. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to unleash your potential and create a more inclusive future!

StartMe Up Project for Inclusion 期望你能透過一連串的創業與推廣共融之訓練及策劃,賦予自己更大的力量去實踐未來個人及事業發展。計劃亦旨在促進來自多元背景學生之間的合作,鼓勵你組成團隊並一起踏上創業之旅。通過合作,你可以利用你獨特的技能和經驗創造推動社區共融的創新企業。透過活動你將有機會贏得港幣20,000元的種子資金,啟動您的創業計劃。

StartMe Up Project for Inclusion 是你展現潛能、創造共融社會的機會。不要錯過這難得的機會,實踐你的創業夢!

Programme highlights and key dates 計劃亮點及重要日期

Date日期

Activity 活動

Content 內容

7 February 2024
4pm - 6pm
i-Cafe, WLB 301

2024年2月7日
下午4時至6時
i-Cafe, WLB 301

Inclusiveness Innovation Workshop and Networking session
共融創新研討會和交流會

Find your right partners & form a team, identify the pain points

遇見神隊友及組隊、尋找市場「痛點」

February – March 2024

2024年2月至3月

Start-up Training Series by Professional Trainers
由專業培訓師進行的基礎初創培訓

Please refer to Entrepreneurial Learning Series
請瀏覽創業學習課程

23 February 2024

2024年2月23日

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Start-up Company Visit
參訪初創公司

Company: Hong Kong Special Needs Sports Institute

公司: 香港特殊需要體育學院

Immerse yourself in a real start-up environment

深入體驗真實的初創環境

The Institute aims to enhance the self-confidence and communication skills of the students with special educational needs (SEN) from average or low-income families through sports training.


學院旨在透過體育訓練幫助一般或低收入家座的有特殊教育需要(SEN)學生提高自信心和溝通技巧。

Company website 公司網頁: https://socialenterprise.org.hk/zh-hant/sedb/ses/4RqVXLbrSNqKQf8rVX-IbA

Application Link 報名連結:https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/A2324SA-CC0797

29 February 2024

2024年2月29日

Individual Application Deadline*

個人報名截止日期*

Application Link 報名連結:Please click HERE 請按這裡

8 March 2024

2024年3月8日

Team Application & Proposal Submission Deadline

團隊報名及遞交創業計劃截止日期

Application Link 報名連結:Please click HERE 請按這裡

23 March 2024

2024年3月23日

Final Competition

(3 languages: English/ Cantonese/ Putonghua)

決賽

(三種語言: 英語/廣東話/普通話)

Pitch for HKD20,000 kick-start fund!
競取港幣20,000元的啟動基金

2024-2025

2024年至2025年

Incubation

孵化計劃

1-year Professional Business Coaching and Support for Winning Teams

為優勝團隊提供一年的專業商業指導和支持

*If you want to participate but have not yet formed a team, please enroll as individual first. We will help find a right team member for you in the programme.
若您想參加但尚未組隊,請先以個人身分報名。 我們將協助您在該計劃中找到合適的團隊成員。


How to Apply? 報名方法

 .Projects with ideas relating to special education needs/ disability inclusiveness are welcome to apply.
特殊教育需求 / 殘障共融相關想法的項目歡迎申請。

 .Application should be submitted as a team, with at least 2 team members. Highly encourage teams with SEN students as team members.
以團隊形式報名,至少有2名團隊成員高度鼓勵SEN學生參與其中。

.If you want to participate but have not yet formed a team, please enroll as an individual first.
若您想參加但尚未組隊,請先以個人身分報名

.Each team must have at least 1 HKBU student. He/she must be the Person-in-Charge in the team.
每個團隊必須有至少一名浸大學生,而他/她必須是該團隊的負責人。

.All HKBU team members must attend at least one training course from Entrepreneurial Learning Series
所有屬浸大學生的隊員,均須出席最少一個創業學習課程

.Complete the online application form HERE with below supporting documents*
   於這裡填寫線上申請表,並提交以下相關文件*。
   - Team List 團隊名單
   - Business Plan - Theme: "Disability.Inclusiveness" (In PPT format: no more than 12 slides) 創業計劃 – 「傷健.共融」為主題 (簡報形式: 不多於12頁)

*Please download all the templates HERE
*請於這裡下載所有範本

 

Final Competition 決賽 (23/3/2024)

 

.Eligible teams will be invited to attend the final competition. Teams can choose their own language (English/ Cantonese/ Putonghua) to present.
成功參賽隊伍將獲邀請出席決賽,隊伍可自行選擇語言(英語/ 廣東話/ 普通話)介紹你的創業計劃。

.Each team will be given 7 minutes to present, followed by a 7 minutes Q&A session.
每隊將有7分鐘的匯報時間7分鐘問答環節

 

Prizes 奬品

.Winning teams will be entitled to a seed fund of HKD20,000*.
The Most Diverse Team Award will also be awarded to the team with the most diverse background. A cash prize of HKD5,000 will be provided.

*The seed fund will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis.
*Subject to the judging panel’s final decision.

.獲獎團隊將獲得高達20,000港元的種子資金*。
.比賽設有
最多元團隊獎項予最具多元背景的團隊,隊伍將會獲得港幣5,000元的現金獎勵。

*種子基金會以實報實銷形式發放。
*根據評審團的最終決定。

Individual Application Deadline: 29 February 2024
個人報名截止日期:2024年2月29日


Team Application & Proposal Submission Deadline: 8 March 2024
團隊報名及遞交創業計劃截止日期:2024年3月8日

Application Link: Please click HERE
報名連結: 請按這裡