Hong Kong
Innovation insight program
Application Deadline: 7 March 2016
Details of the Program
Quota
10
Location
Hong Kong
Fee
US$750*
Date (5Days 4Nights)
7 April, 2016 - 12 April, 2016
Innovation Insight Program visions the unlimited possibilities of youths capitalising their resources and talents, with international exposure and insights of innovation. This time, the program’s destination is Hong Kong, which highlights 2 major areas: social innovation and tourism. Social entrepreneurship is seen as an innovative way to tackle social problems while tourism is a key to showcase your country’s uniqueness and culture to the rest of the world. The program will give you a glimpse of the ecosystem of innovation & entrepreneurship, at the same time, a taste of tourism & culture.
Highlights
Hong Kong is now playing a leading role on social innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia. You will get a thorough understanding on how today’s entrepreneurs and creative industries work via visiting their workplaces (The Good Lab), lectures in the best university in Hong Kong (HKU), Start-up hub (PMQ and HKPST) etc.
With tourism being one of the four pillars economic sectors, Hong Kong ranks second in the world for competitiveness in 2015. Hong Kong shows its dominance in tourism with sophisticated infrastructure, heritage conservation and modern prosperity. The program will equip you with strategies to maximise your home country’s potential through site-visits and case studies.
Hong Kong is a true cultural mosaic, where fusion of cultures takes place from all around the world here. In the program, we walk you through the unique mix of culture in Hong Kong from East to West, the Peak to the harbor and traditional to modern. You will also get an unforgettable taste of traditional yet “glocalized” dishes such as Cha Chaan Teng, Claypot Rice, Dai Pai Dong and Chinese Restaurant.
Hong Kong is now playing a leading role on social innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia. You will get a thorough understanding on how today’s entrepreneurs and creative industries work via visiting their workplaces (The Good Lab), lectures in the best university in Hong Kong (HKU), Start-up hub (PMQ and HKPST) etc.
Itinerary
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Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport
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Settle Down in Hostel (Urban Pack)**
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Start the program with an afternoon Tea in Cha Chaan Teng, a taste of Hong Kong delicacy
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Visiting the Hong Kong Museum of History, tracing back Hong Kong from a fishing harbour to an international finance and tourism hub
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Visit the renowned Victoria Harbor, the largest harbor in Asia along with its magnificent skyline
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Walk along the Avenue of Stars while enjoying the “Symphony of Lights” , the world’s biggest laser show
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Walk along Temple street and enjoy local cuisine like claypot rice
Day 1
Tsim Sha Tsui
Temple Street
Day 2
The University of Hong Kong
Stanley
Aberdeen
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Lecture on “Social Innovation and Impacting Investing among Hong Kong and Southeast Asia” in the University of Hong Kong
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Campus tour, discover the subtle social enterprises and tourism within the campus
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A taste of Chinese Barbeque lunch, a famous local cuisine
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Visit Stanley Market and Stanley Main Beach, to enjoy the vibe of the expat community
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Dinner on the famous and internationally renowned tourist attraction, Jumbo and Tai Pak Floating Restaurants in Aberdeen Harbour
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Exploration of Hong Kong Park of Science and Technology, discover technology advancement in daily application
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Lunch in Happy Veggies, a social enterprise and non-profit restaurant staffed mainly by hearing impaired people
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Visit to Good Lab, immerse in leading incubator of social enterprises
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Shop in the Former Police Married Quarters (PMQ) in Central, a hub for local create-preneurs and designers
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Ding Ding (Tram tour), one of the most traditional transportations serving Hong Kong for over 100 years
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Take the Peak Tram to the Peak to enjoy the magnificent night view of Hong Kong
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Dinner in Dai Pai Dong, a unique type of restaurant in Hong Kong
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Take the star ferry to travel across the Victoria Harbor back from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon
Day 3
Sha Tin
Mong Kok
Central
The Peak
Day 4
The University of Hong Kong
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Join the lecture with students of the University of Hong Kong, experience the university life
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Lunch in Cafe 330, a social enterprise promotes healthy eating style through disseminating healthy eating messages
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Workshop with local young social entrepreneurs, sharing the journey of being a changemaker
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Farewell dinner with ASEAN students studying in Hong Kong, “Tourism Marketing” Campaign Demonstration, pitch your country to Hong Kong!
Day 5
Price Terms
Includes :
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**Accommodation: Shared-room in Urban Pack (5 nights) or equivalent
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Local Transportation
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner except dinner on Day 1
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Training Materials (Team Tee, Reading Materials)
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Elementary costs for program manager(s)
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Activities included in the itinerary
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All entrance fees and program guides to cultural and historical spots
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UNi administration and local long-term research and development
Excludes :
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*Round-trip transportation to Hong Kong
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Individual Universal Travel Insurance#
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Visa
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Meals in free time (Day 1 Dinner) and personal expense
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Activities not included in the itinerary
*The program fee does not include round-trip transporation (i.e. flights, bus, train, etc), you are responsible to arrange the transporation by yourselves.
#In order to protect your rights, you are required to obtain your own universal or “all-inclusive” travel insurance with adequate medical cover if you wish to join the program. A copy of your insurance with emergency contact has to be provided to UNi no less than 1 week before departure. Failure to provide this information can, and has, resulted in participants being unable to continue on program and no refunds will be offered.
All photographies and videos shown may not be actual representations of the program(s), the activites may vary according to dates, program length and locations.