Organized by the Talent Office of Xishan District, the Science and Technology Bureau of Xishan District, and the Wuxi Xidong New Town Business District Management Committee,  and undertaken by the Hex Cubes at Wuxi , a youth entrepreneurship study tour named “Dare to Dream” for 4-day in Jiangsu, Wuxi on July 29. Led by Prof. Elaine Leong, the head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (CIE) of the University of Macau (UM). The group with a total of 20 participants, including staff, students, and alumni interested in entrepreneurship, visited top local firms, incubators, and universities for exchange and learning.

On the first day, the group toured the Xidong New City exhibition hall for insights into its history and core industries, followed by visits to tech hubs like the Nanshan Vehicle Internet Town and the Precision Medical Industry Park. In the afternoon, the “Wuxi Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Exchange Meeting” was held at the Yangtze River Delta International Talent Port, focusing on integration and development. The event included the unveiling of the “Wuxi Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice Base” and showcased CIE’s innovative projects in fields like new energy and biotech, fostering collaboration and economic vitality.

On July 31st, the group visited Wuxi College and its Sensing Network National University Science and Technology Park for in-depth industry discussions, followed by a session at Jiangnan University with academic and industry representatives. The visit highlighted the universities’ role in nurturing talent and industry-academia collaboration, supported by government endorsement.

On the last day, the team visited companies like Fanruan, SVOLT Energy , and Sinomune Pharmaceutical, aligning with their fields of expertise, to foster collaboration. Discussions on innovation, management, and marketing led to shared insights and potential partnerships.The tour also included cultural spots in Wuxi, offering a taste of local cuisine and the city’s rich history and charm, reflecting Xishan’s blend of tradition and innovation.

The successful unveiling Event have laid a solid foundation for jointly cultivating outstanding talents with an international vision and innovative spirit. Moving forward, both parties intend to maintain a close collaboration to further promote in-depth exchanges between Wuxi and Macau in the fields of education, culture, and science and technology innovation.

Wang Ziming, a PhD student and an entrepreneur from the Macau Hap on Aromatherapy Application Research Institute Co. Ltd., a project incubated by CIE, expressed:Through this entrepreneurial tour, I not only broadened my horizons but also gained a deeper understanding of the development history and potential of entrepreneurial projects in the Wuxi, which has given me a clearer direction for my future entrepreneurial planning.

On June 18th, 2024, Wynn Macau, in collaboration with the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) of the University of Macau (UM) and with the support of the University of Macau (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), successfully hosted the“Macao SME Training Series – UM x Wynn Macau TCM & Big-Health Industry Study Tour” at UM.

The CIE is committed to building a system for technology transfer and innovation entrepreneurship and to cultivate innovative talents. It aims to facilitate the industrial development in Macau and provide broad growth and career development opportunities for the youth in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area（GBA）, with the aspiration to ‘with the aspiration to “planning for the youth, planning for Macau, and contributing to the development of the Greater Bay Area”. Concurrently, the “Macao SME Training Series” hosted by Wynn Macau aims to promote and encourage local SMEs to continuously improve their technology and service levels, work together to achieve “Made in Macau”, and expand greater development space. This alignment of goals led to a successful event that embodied beneficial collaboration between universities and enterprises, contributing to Macau’s diverse economic development.

The guest of honor who attended the event included Ms. Linda Chen, the President, Vice Chairman, and Executive Director of Wynn Macau Limited; Dr. Barry Ip, Vice President of Learning & Advancement for Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau; Ms. Jasmine Cheong, Vice President of Community and Government Relations for Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace; and Ms. Kimberly Tan, Executive Director of Procurement for Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau. Also in attendance for social networking were Mr. Marco Fong, Assistant Director of Procurement, and Ms. Karen Cheang, Senior Manager of SME Procurement and over 30 local SMEs.

The event was divided into two parts: seminar and a tour of the CIE. In the first part involved a seminar delivered by the Mr. Alan Kin Va Choi, the President of Association of Macao Pharmaceutic Products Manufacturer on the topic of “The Business Positioning and Brand Building of Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Products”. The second part included an introduction to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Office and a tour of National Co-working Space. Participants also had the unique opportunity to visit the Hap On Aromatherapy Exploration Hall and experience the full process of customizing aroma bags and essential oils.

The event provided participants with invaluable insights into traditional Chinese medicine and health products, and also encouraged the exploration of new possibilities for Macau’s diverse economic development through innovation and entrepreneurship, actively supporting the Special Administrative Region government’s “1+4” moderate diversification development strategy.