Manager (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship), ORKT
Manager (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship), ORKT
Hong Kong, China
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Posted on: 6/3/2026
Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
Manager (Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship)
Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer
(Post Ref.: 26/168)
Responsibilities
- Manage the startup funding programs with collaboration with partners in the entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Design and implement training programs (e.g., market, venture finance), workshops, and mentorship initiatives.
- Proactively engage with faculty members and research teams across academic departments to identify inventions, technical achievements, and research results with commercial potential
- Conduct technical and commercial assessments of emerging technologies
- Cultivate relationships with industry, investment partners, and government bodies to create partnership opportunities and raise external funding.
- Research government subsidies, grants, and incentive policies for startups
- Support tech commercialization activities and business development initiatives
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisors
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or above in Sciences and Engineering with at least 10 years’ experience, and a postgraduate degree is preferred
- Experience in commercial setting for 3-5 years. I&T startup experience is advantageous
- Proven experience in project management or business development
- Demonstrated success in managing strategic initiatives, partnerships, and funding opportunities
- Strong sense of identifying research output for commercialisation
- Outcome-driven in fast-paced environment with strong organizational, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with local and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, funding mechanisms, and incubation models
- Experience in intellectual property commercialization and/or venture capital is a plus
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua)
- Travelling and site visits may be occasionally required
Candidate with less experience will be considered for the position at the rank of Assistant Manager
Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund and gratuity.
Application Procedure
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Lingnan University is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Moreover, the anti-discrimination laws in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (namely Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, Family Status Discrimination Ordinance and Race Discrimination Ordinance) forbid discrimination and victimization in employment on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, family status, race and the like. It is unlawful to decide against a candidate on the aforesaid grounds.
Enquiries: recruit@LN.edu.hk
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