Join STEP to Kick-start your Innovative, Start-up and Entrepreneurial Journey!
The Overseas Start-up Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) aims to offer CityUHK undergraduate students a unique opportunity to participate in entrepreneurial activities in industrial settings or business organizations at top start-up locations in Mainland China and/or overseas countries. Through STEP, students can gain valuable hands-on experience, practical understanding, and exposure to diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems across the globe. They acquire insights into running a tech startup, including fundraising, marketing, operation, product development, etc. and understand the various issues involved in developing a viable venture. STEP offers students exposure to the forefront of technologies and innovative business models, and integrate classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
STEP is one of the innovative programmes offered by the CityUHK Academy of Innovation (“CAI”), in collaboration with the College of Business, College of Engineering and College of Science, the first cohort of STEP has commenced in Summer 2024/25.
CAI serves as a testament to CityUHK's commitment to develop a leading ecosystem that nurtures young entrepreneurs, incubates deep-tech start-ups, and promotes university-industry collaboration in Hong Kong and beyond. More details about CAI can be found at CityU Academy of Innovation .
On successful completion of the STEP courses, students should be able to:
Students will be placed into a company or organization for three or six months of full-time attachment or internship during the academic terms. Before the attachment or internship, students will participate in the pre-attachment or internship training workshops. During the attachment or internship, students will join review sessions and post-attachment or internship activities to help them identify adjustment issues in the workplace and ways to improve job performance. At the end of the attachment or internship, students are required to prepare and submit a report or final presentation to complete the programme. Please refer to CB3810 and CB3820 course syllabus for assessment tasks and requirements.
Attachment/Internship Period and Duration:
Course enrollment will be processed by College of Business after offer acceptance. Web registration by student is not required.
Attachment/Internship Type: Face-to-face
Job Nature/Job Field: Artificial Intelligence, Business Operations, Big Data, Computer and Data Engineering, Data Analysis and Research, Electronic and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources and Administration, Information Technology (IT), Marketing, Public Relations, and more.
Remuneration: Discretionary basis by hosting companies
Eligibility
Remarks: Exchange students, associate degree and postgraduate degree students are not eligible to apply for STEP.
| Application | Online application | Application Deadline: 31 October 2025 |
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| Selection and Matching | Screening, Nomination and Selection Period | November 2025 – March 2026 |
| Pre-Attachment/ Internship | Pre- Attachment/ Internship Briefing Session | April 2026 – May 2026 |
| Attachment/ Internship Period | Attachment/ Internship Period | June – August 2026 |
| Post-Attachment/ Internship Review | Company Evaluation, Final Presentation and/or Report | Late August 2026 |
Financial Allowance: STEP subsidy will be available under CityUHK Academy of Innovation (CAI), subject to the satisfactory completion of the programme and meeting relevant requirements.
*Remarks: If the host company provides remuneration, accommodation/airfare/allowance to students, the amount of CAI allowance will be reduced.
Flight and Accommodation:
Students are responsible for arranging their flights and accommodation for their stay in the internship location for the entire period.
Travel Documents and Visa:
Students are responsible for obtaining the correct visa, passport, and other necessary personal travel documents for their stay in the destination and will bear the associated cost.
Insurance:
Remarks:Students are responsible for their own living expenses, including meals and transportation. Students must ensure sufficient funds for living outside Hong Kong for the entire period.
Attachment/Internship Locations:
Interested students may visit the following CAI pages for hosting company information.
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| AUSTRALIA | BEIJING | THE UNITED KINGDOM |
Interested students may refer to the above CAI webpages for company details.
Please complete your application in full by 31 October 2025, 23:59 HKT.
For CB students who need assistance in reviewing CV prior to application, you are welcome to book a career consultation with Career Advisors from College of Business for a discussion.
For enquiries on course registration, please contact College of Business at cbcareer@cityu.edu.hk for assistance.
If you are interested in knowing more about the STEP programme or STEP subsidy, please contact CAI office at cai@cityu.edu.hk for assistance.
CityU Academy of Innovation (CAI) reserves all rights to final decisions in this programme, and arrangements are subject to change by CAI should the need arise.
Last updated: 29 September 2025
