Jan - Feb 2025
Internship application and interview (application information will be available from mid-January)
HKSTP x HYAB : Youth Start-up Internship Programme (YSIP)
Searching for an internship in the innovation and technology (I&T) community? Whether you have a STEM background or not, look no further than the HKSTP x HYAB : Youth Start-up Internship Programme (YSIP).
Co-organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB), YSIP offers three to six months internship opportunities to students studying in Hong Kong to work in startups in HKSTP’s Ideation and Incubation programmes.
You will be exposed to a variety of activities comprising workshops, social networking events and company visits to gain in-depth understanding of opportunities in Hong Kong’s largest I&T ecosystem.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the I&T community and explore unlimited possibilities.
We welcome full-time students from any disciplines at any post-secondary or tertiary institutions to join YSIP.
Programme Objectives
- To provide students with work experience in the startups community, fostering their interest in pursuing a career in I&T
- To allow HKSTP’s startups to engage with potential hires early, while students acquire work experience, job skills and establish network in the entrepreneurial environment
- To alleviate the challenges that startups face in recruiting talent
- To nurture talent and drive the development of local I&T related industries
Programme Benefits
Get deeper insights of the startups culture at Hong Kong Science Park
Gain early career exposure through real-world experience
Acquire professional skills and knowledge via engagement activities including hands-on workshops and company visits
Expand your network with like-minded talent, professionals, and leaders in Hong Kong’s largest I&T ecosystem
Experience HKSTP’s unique Work. Live. Play. Learn. culture
Areas of Internship
YSIP offers cross-disciplinary internships for STEM and non-STEM students. Examples below:
- Data analysis
- Software engineering
- Marketing
- Business development
- Customer service
- Design
- Project management
- Research and development
Programme Timeline
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Mar 2025
Internship commencement
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Mar - Aug 2025
Professional development and engagement activities
4
Late Aug 2025
End of Internship
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Alice Mak, the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, and Aldous Mak, the CFO of HKSTP, presented certificates to the interns.
“The exposure to a thriving I&T ecosystem challenged my preconceptions about career limitations with a physics degree. YSIP has broadened my professional network and enhanced my skills such as public speaking. These valuable experiences have not only prepared me for a promising career in Hong Kong’s I&T sector but also equipped me with the knowledge to tackle energy and infrastructure challenges back in my home country.”
Timothy Adesanya
Intern of LeafIoT Technology Limited
“The workshops organised by HKSTP have transformed Timothy from a novice to an integral part of our team now set for full-time employment in my company. YSIP is a very good platform for startups to train interns and talent with the support from both the government and HKSTP.”
Herman Chan
Managing Director of LeafIoT Technology Limited
“I was inspired by the vibrant culture at HKSTP. The exposure has shifted my career aspirations towards enhancing aviation technology with innovative solutions.”
Alicia Cheung
Intern of LifeSparrow Solutions Limited
“We appreciate how interns like Alicia bring fresh, innovative ideas to us. Alicia’s experience at HKSTP, along with the entrepreneurial spirit and creative culture here, has solidified her desire to pursue a future in the dynamic I&T ecosystem.”
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Jerry Ng
Chief Marketing Officer of LifeSparrow Solutions Limited
Media Highlight
HKSTP Celebrates the Success of the 2024 Youth Start-up Internship Programme