Bridging the critical gap between a university lab and the first commercial deal requires more than just groundbreaking technology, it requires a profound shift in mindset. Moderated by Prof. LAU Victor, this fireside chat features four CUHK deep-tech alumni who successfully transitioned from students to C-suite executives (CXOs) within startups founded by their professors.

The panel will dissect the actionable steps of translating complex academic research into fundable business propositions, diagnosing the common commercial hurdles early-stage ventures face, and navigating the unique dynamics of a professor-student founding team. This session also serves as an official HKSTP Techathon+ campus mixer event, providing attendees with an extended platform for ecosystem networking and collaboration.