EdUHK Entrepreneurs

Behind hospital curtains, on the walls of residential care homes, on children's toys in kindergartens, and deep within air conditioning filters, an invisible war never ceases. Pathogens lurk on the surfaces we touch daily, waiting for the next opportunity to spread.

Recently, Cong Liang and Yoyo, postgraduate students of the 2025 intake for the Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Education and Management programme at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), co-founded the startup "Hong Kong Wenyunhengtong". Their innovative product, the "AI God of Fortune", has emerged prominently through the in-depth integration of culture and technology. This project serves as a vivid practical case of the University’s commitment to advancing industry-university-research integration and implementing the educational philosophy of President John Lee Chi-Kin...

From investor roadshows to cross-border teamwork, Wang Jinhua is redefining inclusion through HaptiPal — a startup that turns touch into independence for people with vision impairment. Her journey blends empathy, entrepreneurship, and innovation across continents. Discover how a “non-technical” founder is bridging technology and humanity to help everyone feel the world anew...

Meet Matthew Ng (Ng Lok Him Matthew), an EdUHK alumnus whose journey is a vibrant story of transforming legacy into innovation. A graduate of Greater China Studies, Matthew didn't just step into his father's packaging world—he reimagined it. Drawing upon 30 years of family expertise, he co-founded LokToTat Limited...

Meet Cyan Li, an EdUHK alumna who is transforming passion for mental wellness into meaningful social innovation. Recognizing the pressing need in Hong Kong's high-stress urban environment, Cyan leveraged her educational expertise to establish Soul Healer HK Limited. Through science-backed tools like mindfulness and sound healing, she's not just helping individuals and organizations manage stress effectively – she's redefining what wellness services can achieve.

NerOcean, a pioneering sensor company nurtured by the EASE Fund and the HKSTP Ideation Programme, is committed to the sustainable development of marine ecosystems. Focusing on research and development, the company is revolutionizing water quality monitoring with its innovative detection methods. Their flagship product, a dissolved oxygen (DO) sensor utilizing a replaceable sensing film, significantly mitigates the impact of biofouling, thereby reducing maintenance costs by up to tenfold—especially in remote areas—making continuous long-term monitoring far more viable…

Strabismus is an eye condition that is commonly found in children during their growth stages. In mild cases, it affects appearance, while in severe cases, it can lead to amblyopia or loss of spatial awareness. The Focus Tech Lab, a startup under the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Research (CEAR) at The Education University of Hong Kong, has developed an AI-powered strabismus diagnostic device. The machine's diagnostic error rate is about 4 PD (prism diopters), which is lower than the mainstream methods that have an error rate of 8 PD to 10 PD, and it can also save 86% in testing costs…

When it comes to overseas internship experiences, cultural exchanges, and studying abroad, Asia, Europe, and North America have traditionally been the primary choices for our students. However, with the development of our country and the implementation of the One Belt One Road Initiative, Africa has emerged as a significant option for the younger generation of students. Joseph, together with his good friend and alumnus of the university in South Africa, Tian Chen, successfully launched a platform company for Chines-African cultural exchange called "Wubuntu" through the support of the Education and Social Entrepreneur (EASE) Fund….