Manager (Temporary Appointment)

This position is posted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Job Ref: 260721012 學系/部門：Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office Category: Management / Professional 截止日期：4 August 2026 Source: PolyU Careers Apply: https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/job_detail.php?job=260721012 ---

(Ref. 260721012)

[Appointment period: each for twelve months]

Duties

The appointees will be required to:

(a) assist in formulating incubation and acceleration programmes to facilitate academic-led, student-led or alumni-led start-up for their entrepreneurship endeavour;

(b) develop and maintain strong relationship with partners such as investors (venture capital firms, family offices, impact investors, etc.), incubators, industrial experts and accelerations both locally and in the region;

(c) plan, implement and manage different entrepreneurship funding and incubation programmes in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland including new investment funds;

(d) work closely with faculties and researchers to support the commercialisation of research through technology venturing;

(e) manage the portfolio of invested or supported start-ups or spinouts, including but not limited to financial performance monitoring and reporting;

(f) prepare executive meeting documents for senior management; and

(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship or his/her delegates.

Working on irregular working hours and travelling outside Hong Kong may be required.

Qualifications

Applicants should:

(a) have a recognised degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline;

(b) have at least five years of solid post-qualification experience in entrepreneurship development, incubation, innovation and R&D, including experience gained in venture capital, start-up company, incubator, activities and competitions, and the higher education sector;

(c) have strong communication and presentation skills with excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese including Putonghua;

(d) have excellent network with the key stakeholders in start-up development in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area;

(e) have experience in mentoring/coaching/working with early-stage companies in the areas of product development, business plan, raising capital, marketing, and management, preferably with experience in university’s research commercialisation;

(f) be a good team player, proactive and dedicated to work;

(g) have a positive can-do attitude, and be creative, highly independent and motivated;

(h) be able to work under pressure and meet tight schedules with project management capability; and

(i) have good computer literacy and be willing to learn.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 4 August 2026 until the positions are filled.