Graduate Support Fund
The Graduate Support Fund (GSF) was established to encourage students to explore entrepreneurship as a viable career option. The goals of the programme include:
- sharpen graduates' problem-solving, entrepreneurship and interpersonal skills;
- encourage graduates to develop businesses and self-employment opportunities; and
- provide exposure and network opportunities with industry players.
Eligibility
- LU's graduates of UG programmes in the academic years of 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22 or 2022/23*
- Priority will be given to those graduating in 2022-2023.
Funding Support
Up to HKD30,000 per approve project:
- the full amount is to be utilised in six months.
- The funding will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis.
Application
- Review of application is on a rolling basis.
- Application is by way of submission of a pitch deck and the applicant's CV. The deck should include all 9 elements of the Business Model Canvas.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to pitch the business ideas in an interview.
- Successful candidates will be required to submit a startup proposal. Upon approval by LEI, the candidate will be required to sign an agreement with details of the funding terms and conditions.
- A mid-term progress review by LEI will be conducted after the first 3-month period, or upon incurring expenses amounting up to HKD15,000. The review will determine the funding approval of the remaining HKD15,000.
- Candidates are required to submit all relevant documents (quotations, invoices, receipts, etc) for reimbursements as well as a Final Report.
For more information, please contact LEI at 2616-8061 (Tony Tsang) or through email at [email protected]