On 21 August 2026, CUHK InnoPort hosted “初創聚一聚 (Startup Meetup) @ InnoPort”, a networking evening for startup founders, team members, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The event gathered representatives from over 20 companies across diverse sectors, fostering peer-to-peer exchange and strengthening the University’s startup community and entrepreneurial culture.
The session opened with a round of self-introductions, during which several founders presented concise overviews of their ventures and shared key milestones from their entrepreneurial journeys.
Participants engaged in substantive discussions on topics including fundraising strategies, go-to-market approaches, product development, and scaling challenges, facilitating the exchange of practical insights and industry know-how.
The atmosphere was energetic, with attendees actively contributing to conversations and forming new professional connections in a relaxed environment. This event served as a practical demonstration of knowledge transfer, enabling experienced founders to share tacit knowledge and real-world lessons with emerging entrepreneurs, thereby bridging academic research and commercial application.
A staff member from the Communications and Engagement Team, KTO, delivered the opening introduction to welcome participants. (Photo: KTO)
Mr. Simon Siu, Founder of FlyTaxi (acquired by Uber), introduced himself and presented an overview of his business. (Photo: KTO)
Ms. May Leung, Founder of Ml Creates, shared her entrepreneurial journey and insights with the attendees. (Photo: KTO)
The event brought together founders and innovators from across the CUHK ecosystem, and was actively supported by Mr. Vincent Wong, Founder of Doko Tech. (Photo: KTO)
Participants exchanged ideas and experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. (Photo: KTO)
Entrepreneurs from diverse sectors connected and shared practical insights during the networking session. (Photo: KTO)
The event fostered an open and supportive environment for peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing. (Photo: KTO)
Participants shared experiences on fundraising, product development, and scaling strategies in informal groups. (Photo: KTO)