Opportunities in Youth Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong and in Belt and Road Countries

DISCOVERY Series 2020-21

Entrepreneurship has become a common interest among university graduates all
over the world. Resources, including startup funding, coworking spaces, and training
kits, have been pulled together to aid young entrepreneurs in starting up their
businesses. However, in the midst of the global pandemic, the world is facing
unprecedented economic challenges. Some traditional large enterprises may not
adapt swiftly enough for the changes, and therefore suffer substantial loss. Some
small entrepreneurial businesses can however successfully pivot to meet the new
needs for services and products by abruptly switching their provisions online. In the
new normalcy of business dynamics, what are the advantages of Hong Kong in
supporting local entrepreneurship? Are the new/extended play fields in Belt & Road
Countries still attractive to businesses? What preparations do university graduates
need to ride on the new trend?

Dr. Bernard Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Commerce and Development Bureau
HKSAR, will be the SEED talk guest to explain the relevant opportunities and
preparations. Dr. Chan has been visiting many young startups in Hong Kong. He will
probably have good clues to share with entrepreneurs-to-be.

https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/ccl/discovery