Barcelona Entrepreneurial and Innovation Experience Tour (June 2025)
(BUSI1806 International Entrepreneurial and Innovation Experience)
Barcelona's innovation ecosystem is gaining global attention. With over €1.5 billion invested in start-ups in 2023, the city has emerged as a vibrant hub for technology and entrepreneurship, boasting several successful "unicorns" and attracting major venture capital. Positioned as a key European tech center, Barcelona's robust infrastructure, access to capital, and talented workforce make it a prime destination for entrepreneurs and investors. Known for its cutting-edge developments in smart cities, AI, and biotech, Barcelona is setting new records in innovation and technology. This tour offers insights into Spain’s thriving start-up culture, empowering participants to enhance their business value propositions and pioneer new success models.
Programme Schedule
June 1 - 7, 2025 (Sun - Sat)
No. of HKU Credit
6 credits
Programme Details
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(topics and itinerary are subject to further amendments made by the School)
Programme Fee
HK$20,500 *
(* HKU Business School will provide subsidy of HK$12,000 to each selected student on the condition that they can obtain a passing grade in the experiential learning trip. The subsidy will be reimbursed after the assessment result is finalised)
Items to be covered by the Programme include:
● Accommodation
● Most of the meals in Barcelona
● Ground transportation for visits and activities as arranged in the Programme
● Mini Courses
● Compnay Visits
● Cultural Tour & Activities
Items to be self-arranged by students:
● Round-trip Flight Ticket (Hong Kong - Barcelona)
● Optional Travel insurance (All HKU students will be covered by basic overseas travel insurance as arranged by the University. Nonetheless, participants are strongly recommended to make additional travel insurance arrangement according to individual needs.)
● Visa application fee (if you need a visa to travel to Spain)
● Entertainment expenses
Eligibility
All UG students from HKU Business School for the academic year 2024-25
Application Method
Application will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested students please submit an online application HERE.
In the online application, please upload the following documents:
1. Passport-size photo
2. Copy of Passport ***with validity until the end of December 2025***
3. Most updated CV
4. 300-word statement of interest on "Why are you interested in joining the Barcelona Entrepreneurial and Innovation Experience Tour? Please elaborate."
Application Deadline
5:00 p.m., March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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*topics and itinerary are subject to further amendments made by the School
For any further enquiry about Israel field trip, please contact Mr. Patrick LAU at fbe.ugenrichment@hku.hk.