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Global Entrepreneurship Challenge 2026: Building Professional Readiness through Exploration and Discovery
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courfoundInternational KNF × HKU CEDARS challenge for secondary and university students, 11–17 October 2026, at The University of Hong Kong.
Scope
International
Format
Offline
Participation
Individual/Team
Registration
TBA
Language
English
No schedule
About this program
Co-organized by Knights Nurturing Foundation (KNF) and HKU CEDARS, this international challenge builds professional readiness through exploration and discovery. From 11–17 October 2026 at the HKU campus in Hong Kong, secondary-school participants develop SDG and social-innovation projects, while university participants work on commercial entrepreneurship, AI and deep-tech ideas. Students may apply individually or as a team; individual applicants are grouped into international teams. The program combines company and campus visits, workshops, project development, presentations and Q&A, with certificates and awards for eligible participants.
UpcomingRegistration TBAInternational
Timeline & rounds
Rounds
International Challenge
Upcoming11 Oct 2026 – 17 Oct 2026
· Offline The University of Hong Kong campusAdvancement: Eligibility and any prior selection requirements are not yet announced.
Eligibility
Grade levelSecondary school and university students
Eligible regionsWorldwide
ParticipationIndividual/Team
PrerequisitesIndividuals or teams may apply. Individual applicants will be grouped into international teams. Secondary-school teams must have 4–6 students; university teams must have at least 2 participants.
Scale
ScopeInternational
Format & location
FormatOffline
VenueThe University of Hong Kong campus
AddressThe University of Hong Kong campus, Hong Kong
ProvinceHong Kong
CountryHong Kong
Fees
Fee statusPaid
Rules & content
What participants doSecondary-school track: develop a business idea connected to the SDGs and social innovation; prepare a 120 × 80 cm board and a PowerPoint pitch; present for 5 minutes followed by 3 minutes of Q&A. University track: develop a startup or business proposal in commercial entrepreneurship, AI or deep tech; deliver a presentation and answer judges' questions. Both tracks emphasize international teamwork and professional readiness.
Competition tracksSecondary: SDGs & Social Innovation; University: Commercial Entrepreneurship, AI & Deep Tech
Rounds structureInternational program at HKU from 11–17 October 2026, combining exploration and visits, workshops, team project development, formal presentations and Q&A.
Evaluation methodSecondary projects are assessed on innovation, feasibility, social impact and presentation. University projects are assessed on pitching and product understanding, visual and persuasive presentation, and awareness of required resources. The brochure does not publish percentage weights.
Registration
MethodApplications may be submitted individually or as a team. Individual applicants are assigned to international teams. Registration deadline, detailed process and fees are not published in the brochure.
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