Senior Manager, Ecosystem Development (Entrepreneurship)
Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (“HSITP”, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, is engaged in the planning, building, management, operation and maintenance of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park at the Lok Ma Chau Loop (“the Loop”).
With a site area of 87 hectares, the Loop will be a hub for vigorous technology R&D and collaboration among top-notch international R&D institutions, technology enterprises and talent. The Loop will provide necessary infrastructure, facilities and service support for the innovation and technology (I&T) community; with associated higher education, cultural and creative and other complementary facilities.
Reporting to the Director, Ecosystem Development, the Senior Manager will:
Responsibilities:
- Establish and manage strategic institutional partnerships with University Entrepreneurship Centres, Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), research institutions, and various student entrepreneurship societies
- Co-design and implement joint programmes with key partners, including student founder tracks, innovation competitions, and joint incubation or pre-incubation initiatives
- Take the lead in university landing at HSITP
- Proactively engage faculty and researchers to channel technology start-ups into the pipeline
- Manage high-quality and influential engagement events such as roadshows, info sessions, and campus community events to foster a vibrant and engaged community among ecosystem stakeholders in the Park
- Track and report university pipeline metrics
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree or above in any discipline
- Minimum 10 years of working experience, with at least 8 years of experience in universities, institutions, technology ecosystem development, start-up support or related fields. Prior experience in technology parks or start-up incubator and funding programmes is highly desirable
- Demonstrated understanding of the start-up ecosystem, university-industry collaboration, investment models and the challenges faced by early-stage technology companies
- Proven experience in negotiating and partnering with technology providers, government agencies, digital technology firms, and industry associations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (including Mandarin)
- Frequent Travel or Permanent Work in Lok Ma Chau Office is required (Shuttle bus service & MTR concession scheme is available)
Company Benefits:
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- MPF Top-up benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
- Dental & Life insurance
- Training sponsorship
- Professional membership fee reimbursement
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