Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition 2017
FBE UG non-final year students are cordially invited to take part in the Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) as organized by Singapore Management University’s Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
This biennial competition, named after Singapore’s founding Prime Minister, aims to draw inspiration from his indomitable spirit of innovation. The competition provides a global platform for student innovators around the world to showcase their ideas on how to address some of the biggest challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. The last competition was held in 2015 and had attracted participation from 140 universities representing more than 40 countries.
This year, the competition welcomes students to propose Smart City Innovations in the areas of Health, Living, Mobility and Services.
During the competition week of September 11, 2017, shortlisted teams for the finals will be invited to visit Singapore on an all-expenses paid trip. These teams will participate in intensive startup workshops, attend events featuring prominent entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in Asia, have direct access to acclaimed mentors and visit key innovation hotspots in Singapore. Winners of the competition stand to receive up to S$1 million cash, investment and in-kind prizes.
LKYGBPC is now accepting applications through June 16, 2017.
Shortlisted teams will be announced on July 14, 2017.
Semi-Final Round will be held in Singapore on September 14, 2017.
The Finals, including an Awards Presentation, will be held in Singapore on September 15, 2017.
For more information, check out: smu.edu.sg/lky
Remarks:
(1) In case if any teams enter the finals which will be held in Singapore in September 2017, team members need to apply for Leave of Absence via their respective Programme Managers. Flight tickets between Hong Kong and Singapore, accommodation and meals in Singapore will be covered by the competition organizer. However, students are required to pay for their ground transportation in Singapore (e.g. between Airport and Hotel) as well as entertainment expenses (if any). They will be responsible for their own safety while outside Hong Kong, bear all additional expenses related to the trip and arrange for their own insurance which covers the whole period of stay in Singapore. Our Faculty will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this competition.
(2) If you need any comments or suggestions while preparing for the powerpoint as well as the video presentation, please feel free to contact the Business Case Competition Consultant of our Faculty, Mr. Albert Fung (albertkm@hku.hk).