BBA Global Business student receives Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025
The College of Business is delighted to announce that our BBA Global Business student Insaf Idris Sadakkathullah has been awarded the “Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025.” This scholarship, jointly supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission and The Hongkong and Shanghai Corporation Limited, aims to nurture young talents eager to pursue careers in innovation and technology. Administered by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, each recipient is awarded up to HKD 150,000 to undertake a series of enriching learning programmes.
Insaf’s scholarship application stood out for its ambitious ideation, BridgeImpact, an innovative investment management platform he founded. Inspired by Islamic finance and the Nobel Peace Prize-winning ideas of 2006, BridgeImpact aims to address contemporary financial challenges through a unique Profit-Sharing Agreement model. The platform is designed to provide access to capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while integrating pro-bono consultancy services. This approach not only enhances profitability but also emphasises social responsibility, fostering community-building, training, and mentorship for disadvantaged SMEs.
Insaf Idris Sadakkathullah (centre) shares his proud moment with CityUHK representatives: (From left to right) Prof. Johnny Ho, Associate Vice-President (Enterprise); Mr Ming-yam Wong, CityUHK InnoTech Scholarship Advisory Board Member; Prof. Chi-hou Chan, Vice-President (Community Engagement); Prof. Ray Cheung, Associate Provost (Digital Learning); Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programmes) of College of Business; and Prof. Kian-lam Toh, Director of Student Development Services.
Professor Alvin Leung, Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programmes) of the College of Business, expressed his pride in Insaf’s achievement, saying, “Insaf’s commitment to innovation and societal impact is commendable. His ideation exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking and socially responsible mindset that we encourage in our students. We are thrilled to see him recognised with this scholarship, which will support his transformative ideas in the field of technology.”
The “Innovation and Technology Scholarship” encourages recipients to utilise the funding to develop original, practical tech-related ideations that benefit society. Insaf’s vision aligns perfectly with these goals, promoting sustainable social development and positive market impact globally.
The College of Business is proud of Insaf’s dedication and passion for innovation and technology. His work enriches his academic journey and also contributes to the broader community, embodying the values we uphold in our business educational mission.