Overseas Start-up Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)

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The Overseas Start-up Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) aims to offer CityUHK undergraduate students a unique opportunity to participate in entrepreneurial activities in industrial settings or business organisations at top start-up locations in Chinese Mainland and/or overseas countries. Through STEP, students can gain valuable hands-on experience, practical understanding, and exposure to diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems across the globe.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the STEP, students should be able to:

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    Identify, demonstrate and practise the soft skills that are required at workplace
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    Describe the setting of the industry and the operations of the host company
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    Identify and practise the roles of professionals in the industry and entrepreneurial ecosystems
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    Apply and integrate the knowledge acquired in classroom at workplace and offer innovative preliminary business solutions

Programme Details

Students will be placed into a company or organisation for full-time internship during the academic terms. Before the internship, students will participate in the pre-internship training workshops. During the internship, students will join review sessions and post-internship activities to help them identify adjustment issues in the workplace and ways to improve job performance.

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Programme Timeline

SEP - OCT
Online Application
NOV - MAR
Selection and Matching
Screening interviews and Placement Matching
APR - MAY
Internship Preparation
Internship Preparation and Briefing Session
JUN - AUG
Internship Period
STEP Internship and Enrichment Activities
AUG
Post-Internship Review and Assessment
Final Presentation and/or Report, Training Log Book, Reflective Report, etc.

Notes: The timeline is subject to review and change by the CityUHK Academy of Innovation (CAI), subject to actual operational needs.