The 8th Fu Chong Youth Entrepreneurship Forum was held at UIC on 22 November 2023, gathering entrepreneurs, alumni and representatives of organisations and institutions, including the Chairman of the Wah Sang Group and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Returned Overseas Chinese Federation, Mr Shum Ka-sang, and a UIC alum and young entrepreneur, Mr Xu Chaoyang, to share their stories in entrepreneurship with the guests and students.
UIC President Prof Tang Tao attended the Forum and pointed out that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is full of energy and opportunities. He introduced UIC's endeavour in talent cultivation and technological innovation and urged students to stay calm, positive, resilient and critical towards the future.
As the Chairman of the Wah Sang Group and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Returned Overseas Chinese Federation, Mr Shum was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong SAR Government this year. He shared his stories of setting up his own business in Hong Kong and encouraged the youth to jump out of the box when facing changes and challenges. He also mentioned that locating the right path with suitable partners is essential for entrepreneurship, and one should maintain good spirits and take social responsibility.
Mr Xu graduated from UIC's Statistics Programme in 2012 and is the Director and President of Invengo, a global RFID and IoT solution provider based in Shenzhen. He exemplified the company's cooperation with Disney on the "Magic Passport", introducing the idea of using IoT technology to provide novel solutions for scenic spots. He recalled his study time at UIC and appreciated the knowledge he accumulated and the friends he met here, who also became his business partners and his life partner.
Prof Tang Tao presents souvenirs to the guests
Deputy Director of the Management Committee Hou Biao speaks at the Forum
An award ceremony was held at the Forum that day, and six teams stood out among competitors for their entrepreneurial explorations in smart elderly care, smart homes, agricultural technology and more.
UIC Provost Prof Patrick Chau (third from left) presents the Gold Award to the "Chicken Village" project team
UIC Provost Prof Patrick Chau presents the Silver Award to the "Speak of Heart" project team
Academic Registrar Prof Li Jianhui (middle) presents the Bronze Awards to the "OMH Ageing at Home" and the "Flower Farmer" project teams
Academic Registrar Prof Li Jianhui presents the Winning Awards to "AI Intelligent Clothes Folding Wardrobe" and "Searching for Pearls on the Shore" project teams
Chief Campus Development Officer and Director of the Innovation Centre at UIC Mr Lu Hongzhou says UIC students display their creativity and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship during the competition
To better support students in entrepreneurship, UIC invited six alums to act as entrepreneurial mentors: Liu Xiaohan (Finance, Class of 2010), Li Chixinran (Finance, Class of 2010), Guo Jianpeng (Applied Economics, Class of 2011), Wu Tong (Finance, Class of 2012), Zhou Kaiming (Finance, Class of 2012), and Lin Hong (Accounting, Class of 2016).
Alumni Mentor Appointment Certificates and Commemorative Plaques are presented
The Forum was guided by the Management Committee of Zhuhai Hi-tech Zone and the Zhuhai Committee of the Communist Youth League.
Group photo
From MPRO
Reporter: Cecilia Yu
Photographer: Li Bohan
Editor: Deen He
