HKUST Corporate Brochure

WE CREATE WE NURTURE TOMORROW’S ENTREPRENEURS HKUST is a breeding ground for nascent entrepreneurs who aspire to become the global leaders of tomorrow and make a positive impact in the world. We work closely with businesses and the community to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in our students and help them build startups by ensuring a smooth transition from ideation to execution. Our students, faculty, and alumni have received international accolades over the years for their innovative products designed to make our lives better and easier. 1,673 * PATENTS 220+ # START-UP AND SPIN-OFF COMPANIES 147 ^ INVENTION DISCLOSURES * Cumulative active pending patent applications and granted patents as of 30 June 2020 # Number of economically active start-up and spin-off companies affiliated with HKUST as of 31 December 2019 ^ Number of invention disclosure in 2019/ 2020