Summer in Hong Kong 2018 - MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node
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Summer in Hong Kong 2018
Unified application form for two programs hosted by the MIT hong Kong
Innovation Node: MEMSI (http://memsi.mit.edu) and MEFTI
(http://mefti.mit.edu)
Apply online at http://hkinnovationnode.mit.edu/apply
Please note that we will only accept applications received through
our online application form during the application period.
This is going to take 15-30 minutes, depending on whether you are applying to both programs
for the first time. We strongly encourage you to download the full set of questions from this
location: http://hkinnovationnode.mit.edu/application. You can then work on your responses in a
separate document at your convenience. When you are ready, you can copy and paste into this
form to avoid losing work.
If you have applied to MEMSI before, you will have the option of reapplying using the application
we have on file for you to save time.
V20180226 1 © MIT HK Innovation NodeOverview, eligibility and instructions What is MEMSI? MEMSI is a two-week long hardware startup bootcamp for undergraduate and graduate students in MIT and in Hong Kong. See program website at http://memsi.mit.edu for details. The June session will run from May 29 - June 10, 2018. What is MEFTI? MEFTI is a one-week long FinTech startup bootcamp for undergraduate and graduate students in MIT and in Hong Kong. See program website at http://mefti.mit.edu for details. The August session will run from August 26 - September 2, 2018. Who organizes MEMSI and MEFTI? MEMSI and MEFTI are powered by the MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node (http://hkinnovationnode.mit.edu), the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship (http://entrepreneurship.mit.edu), Project Manus (http://project-manus.mit.edu), MISTI-China (http://misti.mit.edu/mit-china) and the MIT Innovation Initiative (http://innovation.mit.edu). Who may apply? Undergraduate and graduate students in degree-bearing programs at MIT or any of our partner universities in Hong Kong (CityU, CUHK, EdUHK, HKBU, HKU, HKUST, LU, PolyU)? Can I apply to both? Yes, but if selected, you may attend only one of the two. Space is limited and so we are not able to accommodate the same person in both programs. Where can I go to learn more? Check out the FAQ page on either the MEMSI (http://memsi.mit.edu/faq) or MEFTI (http://mefti.mit.edu/faq) websites. General eligibility (* = required) As of January 2018, are you a currently enrolled full-time student in a degree-bearing undergraduate or graduate program at MIT or at one of our 8 partner universities in Hong Kong (CityU, CUHK, EdUHK, HKBU, HKU, HKUST, LU, PolyU)? * ● Yes ● No MEMSI and MEFTI are full time, residency programs. The entire cohort will be living in lodgings we provide. Attendance and active participation is required for the entirety of the program. Can you commit to working with us full time for the program(s) you are applying to? (MEMSI dates: May 29-June 10; MEFTI dates: Aug 26-Sept 2) * ● Yes ● No V20180226 2 © MIT HK Innovation Node
Name and email
First name: *
Last name: *
Email: *
Which program are you applying to? *
If you apply to both programs, we will consider you for both. However, if accepted, you
may only attend one of the two.
Check all that apply.
[MEMSI - 2-week hardware startup bootcamp in May/June (May 29 - June 10, 2018)
[MEFTI - 1 week FinTech bootcamp in August (August 26 - September 2, 2018)
IF MEMSI:
Have you applied to MEMSI before? *
[YES]
[NO]
IF APPLIED TO MEMSI BEFORE:
Would you like to reapply with your previous MEMSI application?
Save time by using your old application. However, if you have something new and
exciting to share since your last application, we encourage you to fill out a new
application.
Note: If you are also applying to MEFTI, you will need to answer some new questions for
MEFTI, even if you are reusing your old MEMSI application.
[YES]
[NO]
Personal details
Mobile: *
University: *
● Massachusetts Institute of Technology
V20180226 3 © MIT HK Innovation Node● University of Hong Kong
● Chinese University of Hong Kong
● Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
● Hong Kong Baptist University
● Lingnan University
● Hong Kong Polytechnic University
● City University of Hong Kong
● The Education University of Hong Kong
● None of the above
Student ID #: *
Major(s) *
e.g. Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain and Logistics, Business
Administration, etc). If you have a double major, please list it here as well.
Degree(s) you are working on: *
For graduate students: please select the highest degree you are working towards - not
the bachelor's degree you already hold.
● Bachelor's (includes BS, BA, etc)
● Master's (includes MBA, MS, MA, etc)
● Ph.D. / M.D. / Other Doctorate
Expected year of graduation: *
If you are a Ph.D. student: Please write down your projected graduation year (an
estimate is fine.)
Link to 1-minute Youtube video: *
Please make sure the Youtube video is not listed as Private. You can list it as Unlisted if
you would like to exclude it from search engines. Please test this in a fresh browser
window to make sure it works without logging into Youtube. Use the same video if you
are applying to both programs.
Tell us a little about yourself.
Biography *
2-3 sentences; list all university degrees and work experience*
Hacker, Hustler or Hipster? *
Would you classify yourself as a hacker, hustler, or hipster? (If you feel that you fit all
three, just choose the one that you identify most strongly with).
● Hacker – I get technical things done
● Hustler – I close deals and bring home the money
● Hipster – I have great design sense and am great at understanding the customer
V20180226 4 © MIT HK Innovation Node● None of the above – what is this anyways?
Tell us about your interest in building a startup.
What sparked your interest in building startups? *
How much exposure have you experienced to the startup process? Check all that apply. *
● I have attended a couple of guest talks about entrepreneurship
● I have attended meetups or conferences focusing on entrepreneurship
● I have taken introductory business classes in entrepreneurship
● I have taken advanced project based classes in entrepreneurship
● I have taken part in a hackathon
● I have taken part in a business plan competition
● I have been in an incubator or accelerator program
● I have worked for a startup
● I have founded a startup
● Other [write in]
Tell us about a favorite project in which you created something from scratch (e.g. a class
project, a prototype of something, a product or service, a new business).
What did you do? Who did you do it with? What was the outcome? What made this your
favorite project? *
Tell us about one market or customer problem you want to solve. *
Why is this important to you? How is the world a better place if you solve this problem?
What are the top 3 things you would like to learn about building a startup? *
For MEMSI: Tell us about your interest in making tangible things.
What sparked your interest in making / building tangible things? *
For the following questions, please indicate your level of experience on a 5-point scale.
1 = No experience, 3 = moderate experience, 5 = highly experienced. Don't worry, there
are no wrong answers!
● Making things with bench and hand tools (e.g. Drill press, Dremel tool, hand saw, etc)
● Working with CAD
● Making things with 3D printing and other rapid prototyping processes
● Building electronics circuits with breadboards
● Soldering
● Programming a microprocessor, including on platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino etc
● Designing the form and function for a physical product (industrial design and human
factors)
● Designing the UI / UX for a software product
V20180226 5 © MIT HK Innovation Node● Developing looks like, works like physical products with the intention to bring it to market
● Mass production and market launch of a physical product
● Other (please write in)
What are the top 3 things you would like to learn about making, hacking, hardware product
development or manufacturing? *
For MEFTI: Tell us about your interest in FinTech
What sparked your interest in building FinTech ventures in Asia? *
How much exposure have you had in FinTech? Check all that apply.
● I have attended talks on FinTech
● I have worked on projects for FinTech
● I have worked for a financial institution
● I have worked for a FinTech company
● I was a user of a FinTech product (e.g. trading software for an investment bank)
● None of the above, but I would love to learn more!
What FinTech verticals are you interested in? Check all that apply.
● Banking & Payments (e.g. virtual banks, money transfer, wallets)
● Investments (e.g. personal finance, investment platforms, real estate investments)
● Lending (e.g. P2P lending, crowdfunding)
● Insurance
● Cryptocurrency
● Other
For the following questions, please indicate your level of interest on a 5-point scale. (1 = not
interested, 5 = extremely interested) *
● Blockchain
● AI / Machine Learning
● Big Data and Analytics
● Cybersecurity
● Other
What are the top 3 things you would like to learn about FinTech? *
[long text]
Almost done…
What are your goals and expectations for this program? *
We will have a lot of applicants for this program. What do you bring to the cohort that makes you
a fantastic addition to the group? *
V20180226 6 © MIT HK Innovation NodeHow did you find out about this program? Check all that apply. * ● Via your departmental administrator ● Via a student club ● Via an on-campus office or organization ● Via posters or advertisements on campus ● Via social media ● Via web search ● Someone pitched this program in a class I am taking ● Word of mouth ● Other [write in] If you found out about this program through word of mouth, please share the name and organizational affiliation of the person you heard it from. Anything else you would like us to know? V20180226 7 © MIT HK Innovation Node
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