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"Leading & collaborating on programs & initiatives
for aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs located
in ESCAP member states, including those based globally
​and aiming to create and develop a businesses therein"

    BusinessLab 2020 Alumni

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RON KWOK ON BUSINESSLAB MBA EXPERIENCE
MICROSOFT PARTNER CHANNEL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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LAUNCHED PROJECTS

Following program conclusion, a series of teams further refined their concepts, set their operation and incorporated.
​Below are some of the exciting project that were launched after the program by teams and MBA businesslab students.

"FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE - EXQUISITE EDIBLE FLOWERS AND RARE HERBS"
FARMACY HK LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2018
SELLING ITS HONG KONG BASE HYDROPONIC PRODUCE TO HONG KONG RESTAURANTS

VISIT FARMACY WEBSITE

BLOCKCHAIN DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION VENTURE PROMOTING BLOCKCHAIN THROUGH INVESTMENTS, ADVISORY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT"
MAGESPIRE LAUNCHED IN APRIL 2018

VISIT MAGESPIRE WEBSITE

"TRY IT AND LIKE IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT - SAMPLE BROKER"
3BEEBOX LAUNCHED IN DECEMBER 2017
PROJECT WON THE CYBERPORT CREATIVE MICRO FUND 2018 INTAKE

VISIT 3BEEBOX WEBSITE

"IKIGAI, A GLOBAL HEALTH & WELLNESS MARKET PLACE
AND COMMUNITY PROVIDING HOLISTIC LUXURY-LIVING PRODUCTS AND CONTENT
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IKIGAI LAUNCHED IN AUGUST 2017

VISIT IKIGAI WEBSITE

"THE WORLD'S BEST BERRIES BROUGHT TO ASIA"
A KISSING TREE LAUNCHED IN JUNE 2017

VISIT A KISSING TREE WEBSITE

"THE BRAND IS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON DESIGNING AND PRODUCING AUTHENTIC AND HIGH QUALITY HATS IN VARIOUS DESIGNS WITH AN URBAN AND US-STYLE TOUCH"
HONGKONGKINGS LAUNCHED IN DECEMBER 2016

VISIT HONGKONGKINGS SM PAGE

"NATIVEZ IS THE CORPORATE ARM OF NATIVES, WHERE ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE DONE ONLINE WITH BOOKING  MECHANISMS SIMILAR TO POPULAR O2O APPLICATIONS"
NATIVEZ LAUNCHED IN JULY 2016

VISIT NATIVES & NATIVEZ JIEMIAN PAGE

"ENABLING ENTREPRENEURS IN TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY INDUSTRIES TO TURN THEIR VISION INTO SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES"
ATLIUS GROUP LAUNCHED IN MAY 2016

VISIT ATLIUS GROUP WEBSITE

"ELEGANT SHOES AND TRUSTED TRAVEL COMPANION, LES ESPADRILLES ORIGINALES ARE AN ESSENTIAL OF YOUR URBAN AND SEASIDE GATEWAY"
LEO LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2014

VISIT LEO WEBSITE

"ON-DEMOAND LANGUAGE TEACHERS" 
NATIVES LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2016
PROJECT WON THE CYBERPORT CREATIVE MICRO FUND 2017 INTAKE

VISIT NATIVES WEBSITE

MORELLA LAUNCHED IN FEBRUARY 2014
"HOLD YOUR UMBRELLA AND YOUR CUPPA IN THE SAME HAND"

VISIT MORELLA ON DAILY MAIL

INCUBATED PROJECTS
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SENTECH
Integration of body sensors connected to  mobile application and devicees to provide detection of early sign of body status 
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Surprise
A gift recommendation platform. Value additions in the form of gift ideas, the season's trends and value for money
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Morella
The fact that we cannot prevent rain and seemingly cannot put down our multiple smartphones makes Morella umbrella cup holder your new ally
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3BEEBOX
The next generation consumer sampling helping consumer goods companies advertise and connecting with customers
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Micos
An  e-commerce platform selling beauty and skincare products customized for customers using AR, AI and Big Data technology
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Hong Kong Kings
​Producing unique customizable and high quality hats for music artists and premium events worldwide
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U3
A sharing-economy project for high density cities using IOT and big data to connect product sensors to daily-use objects
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Ez
Providing a digital-based solution for expatriates to quickly set up in new countries
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Gomo
Connecting businesses who need mobile strategy with businesses that operate within the the diverse mobile strategy world
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Lendscape
Providing investors with alternative social Fintech investments opportunities, completely customizable and based on different risk appetites 
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Farmacy
​Offering high quality local vegetables produced with innovative technology to bridge the current gap of 98% of locally sold imported vegetables
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DiaJourney
The lack of attractive mobile traveling apps  in light of the ever-growing numbers of travelers worldwide
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Dream Work
HK$46.8 Bilion as total compensation of HK-based ICT professionals in 2014...and only 46% of IT freelancers find jobs on online marketplaces
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Beautiful Affair
Weddings in India are an arduous affair as it involves scattered members and limited preparation time. A  one-stop virtual data platform for wedding needs.
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Power Meal
Providing real-time data on restaurant seat availability to save users time on queuing and minimizing time wasted whilst waiting to be seated
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GO DOC
​A single point of reference digital-based AI platform for local and expat patients looking for a specialty-based medical professionals​ whilst visiting ​or residing in Hong Kong
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​In and Out
​A mobile solution to support high volume of patrons during peak hours and reduce both the uneven stress load on restaurants and the extended waiting time for consumers
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Help
​Handyman and cleaning services data platform focusing on both b2b and b2c market ecosystems and on dual-side intervenients (customer & service providers) 
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MedValult
Making medical record keeping hassle free for all parties involved in the medical business whilst creating a seamless data network connecting both the medical and the patient communities
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​DanRen
​A new concept in dining catering to the  lone diner, from cuisine to social interaction together with an AI  to forge on-site connections, professional or romantic
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Beach Geeks
 With the advent of online collaboration tools, more tasks can be fulfilled from anywhere. Nomadic destinations lack, however, state-of-the-art infrastructure and a network of like-minded people
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Mooie Jazz
​Offering fashionable and low-price 3D printed spectacles, including full customization of the frames design, shape, 3D-based materials and colors
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Modbox
​Multiple compartments in one unit to eradicate the need for a series of  plastic pieces for an array of diverse foods, all fitting in one single recyclable ad  multi-usable take-away food box
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Hong Kong One
​ An integrated street-screens and controlling AI & big data platform  for Hong Kong citizens & visitors to access meaningful information and to serve as a pivotal element ​of a smart city environment
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Natives
​Language learners struggling to find classes that are effective and fit their busy schedule. Natives connects language learners and language teachers seamlessly through an easy to use  community platfrom
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Pinata
​A social-focused app where people can bid for desirable products and experiences. The solution aims to lower the barriers to desirable items that can sometimes be too expensive and non affordable
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Nativez
​Detail is the difference between GOOD and GREAT. Natizes leverages from Natives community app to offer  online translation for both B2B and B2C markets leveraging from AI and big data technology
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Top Tennis Academy
Offering hybrid online-offline  packages for tennis enthusiasts looking for a results-based and personalized tennis premium services 


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Prudiet
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A nutritional solution for both expecting mothers and busy professionals that seek a balanced nutritional diet and for those that can't access many nutritional food choices in their surroundings or that may not enough time to cook
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Vow
 Optimized business models for the fitness industry to better serve busy professionals. An offline-digital solution focusing on the future of fitness leveraging from upcoming AI and data technologies

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EZEat
A platfrom with connecting POS ASI focused on simplifying ordering and payment systems for both customers and restaurant owners via smart devices, whilst allowing for faster turnover at dining outlets
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CFA Wizzard
A CFA Level 1 and 2 platform for students and professionals to study for exams, featuring all calculations and models with source protected spreadsheets an available in different languages
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Vegg
​Encouraging more people to adopt and enjoy a plant-based lifestyle and providing more nutritional options through a vegan “EGG” flavored with different organic and vegetarian dense ingredients 
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UCOOK
Hong Kong Based metropolitans fight an uphill battle between long work hours and sustaining health.  An online-offline solution for those seeking nutritious meals that require little preparation cooking efforts
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Focus Headgear
​A discreet in-cap/in-hoodie data capturing device for youngsters having trouble maintaining focus when studying  or working  for real-time feedback analysis and to measure focus-related data 
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Apple Tree
An interactive in-class learning, lesson planning, progress analysis, and record tracking app to address current education software industry solutions addressing a subsets of the education framework  

JI YEON KWOON AND SERGE KISIN ON BRINGING HIGH-QUALITY SERBIAN BERRIES TO ASIA
 A KISSINGTREE  CO-FOUNDERS 

WATCH SERGE & GEMMA VIDEO
ENTREPRENEURS FEEDBACK
  • "Thank you for the program, it was an unforgettable entrepreneurial experience."
  •  "For me personally this class has helped me in equipping myself to take the entrepreneurial journey also with another venture am about to purse separately. Thanks again for the great course content and delivery of the businesslab  Program."
  • "We had an exceptional year in 2017 and everything would become impossible without your enlightenment in the businesslab."
  • "We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to you for guiding us throughout the entrepreneurship journey and connecting many professional and experienced talents with us. We gathered today to incorporate our project!"
  • "Thanks for everything! What a great collaboration experience to work with the UXAthon team. Honestly, the whole businesslab program is so inspiring and it did bring much value to us."
  • "A great conclusion to the one week SDG BIZathon between HKUST MBA and HKU MBA. Great entrepreneurial ideas from the HKU MBA students through their businesslab program, which I believe benefited from this BIZathon by digging deep when considering CSR and UN SDGs goals to be incorporated into business models. Starting a company with CSR and UN SDGs in its DNA will undoubtedly have a bigger impact on the company's future and to the wider society and environment."
  • "I found the entrepreneurial energy from the HKU students to be very palpable and infectious. It's absolutely lovely to see that responsible leadership and sustainability are becoming increasingly important in business. It is due to the efforts of inspirational people such as yourself that are changing mindsets and spearheading this paradigm shift."
  • “I am very happy to be a part of the BIZathon and was very impressed with the incubation projects and the nurturing provided to the participating entrepreneurs. It will be a wonderful learning opportunity and platform to make a meaningful contribution. I am so happy to get this opportunity. Thank you for everything"
  • "I had a really great time working with the students in Hong Kong, it was a pleasure."
  • "Congratulations on a great kickoff event for the SDG BIZathon last Friday. We believe that the project we worked on can be a vehicle of change and a source of good for Hong Kong and its communities."
  • "I was very glad to participate in the BIZathon program! I worked at a technology startup focusing on offering smart, green sharing electric scooter platform before my MBA. CSR and sustainability are the topics that I was exposed to frequently at that time. Not only we can share diversified opinions, but also we can understand CSR better and help the business in the future."
  • "I really enjoyed the UXAthon and hope to do more cross-University collaborations like this."
  • "The 2017 edition of the businesslab program truly exceeded expectations."

 PRODUCT SAMPLING STRAIGHT TO YOUR MAILBOX 
NOEL SHIH CO-FOUNDER & STRATEGY PLANNING, SIMON KUNG CO-FOUNDER FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, RYAN MANN CO-FOUNDER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

WATCH 3BEEBOX VIDEO

AMY PAN ON STARTING UP A LANGUAGE FOCUSED BUSINESS & ENTREPREENURIAL JOURNEY
NATIVES FOUNDER

WATCH Amy PAN VIDEO
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
1)  Incubate the development and consolidation of business concepts
2)  Promote problem‐solving capabilities within dynamic settings
3)  Provide ready‐to‐use methodologies for start‐up and innovation‐like projects
4)  Provide the opportunity to interact and brainstorm ideas with top industry professionals
5)  Convey the fundamental factors that increase success ratios
6)  Provide aspiring entrepreneurs and business school students the opportunity to iterate and improve concepts
7)  Ultimately, all projects are presented to a jury panel for a final evaluation and for potential partnerships, grants and funding

MEGHA AGARWAL ON BRINGING KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION
INSURANCE INDUSTRY PROJECT MANAGEMENT  

WATCH MEGHA VIDEO


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BUSINESSLAB OVERVIEW
BUSINESS SCHOOL TEAMS PURSUING THEIR PASSION FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INNOVATION, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, RETAIL, F&B, AI, ​IOT & BIG DATA

BUSINESSLAB OVERVIEWvideo


​VIDEO GALLERY

Since inception, businesslab gathered 170+ aspiring entrepreneurs, 65+ industry experts, ​incubated 40+ concepts and held 70+ workshops.
Musheer Ahmed, General Manager at Hong Kong FinTech Association, on his experience  an incubatee, industry expert and Judge
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Ron Kwok shares his experience on the businesslab as an incubatee during the 4th edition and as an tech expert and  jury member for the 5th and 6th editions.
Michael Lin, U.S. Patent Attorney, Board member of IIPCC on supporting Startups and the whole innovation ecosystem
Amy Pan, Natives Co-Founder & CEO, on her team's journey during the businesslab program whilst incubating her startup concept Natives and Nativez
Nelson and Shailendra, HKU MBA Full-time, on the unique opportunity for MBA students to pursue their passion in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Robert Aronoff U.S. Executive Director  IIPCC and Managing of Pluritas LLC on IP: Technology, Systems and Processes and Brands
Raphael Cohen, Co-Founder & CEO of GobeeBike on digital frameworks, sharing economy ecosystems and StartUp bootstrapping models 
Everardo Ruiz, Managing Director, Seattle Chapter , IIPCC on the importance of Intellectual  Property for incubating companies and StartUps
Pritish Sanyal, IndiaTech Co-Founder, on his experience at the businesslab incubation program as an industry expert and as a Judge.
Nelson and Shailendra, HKU MBA Full-time, on the unique opportunity for MBA students to pursue their passion in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Nelson and Shailendra, HKU MBA Full-time, on the unique opportunity for MBA students to pursue their passion in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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