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2022 U-Corp Fall Symposium: Learning from the REAL World; Learning with the REAL World; Learning for the REAL World

Autumn is coming to an end, and the seven projects launched by U-Corp also embrace their harvest season. This symposium is not only the ultimate challenge for project participants, but also a precious opportunity to present their insightful results. With the combined support between InE and cooperated companies/organizations, participants could conduct in-depth research in fields they are interested in and provide new directions…

DKU InE 2023 Dii Fair is coming!

NewsBy Ziheng Wang January 31, 2023

Want to be an entrepreneur? Want to turn a whimsical idea into reality? Want to build a team to make an impact? Want to start your own company in college? See you on the Feb 6, 2023 Dii Fair. Dii Fair is organized by DKU iNNOVATION iNCUBATOR (Dii) for DKU students who are interested in leading or…

iGEM: DKU Teams Won Two Silver Medals

NewsBy Ziheng Wang January 11, 2023

“Dii” Dii is an engine for cultivating and supporting startup ideas from across the DKU campus. We aim to leverage the dynamism and enthusiasm of young change-makers striving to have a positive impact on the world with their unique ideas and innovative products and services at DKU. Fostering innovative and entrepreneurial thinking in students has been…

2023 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative Info Session

NewsBy Ziheng Wang January 8, 2023

A special department that can be found in DKU, where you will be able to: Get opportunities to communicate and learn from famous entrepreneurs; Turn your whimsical ideas into reality via 3D printers; Actively exchange thoughts with innovative practitioners… Apart from all these above, this department provides various kinds of incubating support and university-corporation projects…

2022 Fall Duke Kunshan University Social Innovation Forum

NewsBy Ziheng Wang December 12, 2022

The purpose and responsibility of innovation have changed from economic growth to sustainability transition, from the central role of firms to multi-stakeholder collaboration. Such claims are referred to as “grand challenges” involving “wicked” problems that are “complex, systematic, interconnected, and urgent” (Mazzucato, 2017)“Social innovation is the process of developing and deploying effective solutions to challenging…

Dii 2022 Fall Batch Team Announcement

NewsBy Ziheng Wang November 23, 2022

After careful evaluation by the judging committees, a total of 11 teams passed the tough selecting process and successfully joined the Dii 2022 Fall batch. During the selection process, these teams demonstrated their motivation and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. With the support of Dii, they will keep working on their innovative and entrepreneurial ideas…

Dii Finance Module Entrepreneurial Finance

NewsBy Ziheng Wang November 11, 2022

In recent years, the formation of start-up companies has been increasing. Financial support has become increasingly available to develop a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and many individuals are deciding to turn an idea into a business. Starting a new business, though exciting, comes with potential risks. According to the report of the University of Wolverhampton in…

DKU InE is Hiring: Program Assistant Student Worker!

NewsBy Ziheng Wang September 28, 2022

01 Who we are DKU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative (InE) serves as a platform and resource center to encourage innovative practices and nurture entrepreneurship ideas into actions with a meaningful impact. The InE initiative at DKU includes two strategic assets: Innovation Lab (InLab) and Innovation Incubator. The virtual InLab is an educational platform, including various…

Lecture&Workshop: Enable Creativity with Design thinking

NewsBy Ziheng Wang September 21, 2022

Design thinking is a methodology based on the proposal of meaningful ideas and thoughts. Its purpose is to solve real problems for specific groups and to provide a brand-new solution for people of all professional backgrounds. Meanwhile, it is also one of the most effective ways of inspiring creativity. It helps people to understand the…

DKU InE is Hiring! Join Us Now!

NewsBy Ziheng Wang September 10, 2022

01 Who are we? DKU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative (InE) serves as a platform and resource center to foster interdisciplinarity in practice, nurture entrepreneurship by fostering experiential learning environments, and transform ideas into actions with meaningful impacts. To achieve those goals, we are developing four strategic programs under the InE: DKU Innovation Incubator (Dii); University-Corporate Collaborative Innovation…

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