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

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。

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。

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。

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)

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)

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)

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)

SEN-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。

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。