Frequently Asked Questions for HKLSS Mentorship Scheme

About the Scheme

What are the aims of the HKLSS Mentorship Scheme?

The Scheme is designed to cultivate young students in the life sciences, biomedical sciences and biotechnology disciplines, equipping them with workplace knowledge, soft skills, and the ability to network and build meaningful connections. Guided by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and senior executives from a wide range of professions, mentees will be able to learn, grow, and identify their directions.

What is the Young Mentors Scheme?

Our Young Mentors Scheme is specifically open to undergraduate freshmen and college students. Our young mentors are HKLSS alumni aged 35 and below, who are passionate about sharing their challenges and experiences from a peer-like perspective.

What are the benefits of becoming a mentee?

Mentees will be able to identify academic and career opportunities. They will gain insights into the biotech developments in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Through various activities, mentees will better understand the latest innovation and technology trends and expand their personal and professional networks.

Who can register for the Mentorship Scheme?

Students in engineering, healthcare, medicine, sciences, and technology from first-year through postgraduate levels.

What is the duration of the Mentorship Scheme?

The Scheme is designed to last for 12 months. The 2026/27 cohort will be commencing in March 2026.

How can I become a mentee?

You can apply for the Scheme by filling in the application form and indicating your preferred program(s). You can submit the application for the Summer Internship Program and Mentorship Scheme together. For more details, please refer to the Mentorship Scheme website.

How often do mentors and mentees communicate?

Mentees should meet up with the mentors face-to-face and/or online (e.g. Zoom, FaceTime, etc.) with each other at reasonable intervals during the mentorship period (preferably 3 to 4 meetings).

Are there any extra activities in the Mentorship Scheme?

Mentees will be engaged in interactive workshops, talks and networking activities.

When will I receive the result?

Results will be announced through email within Q1 2026.

About the Mentors

Who are the mentors?

The mentors are industry experts, entrepreneurs and senior executives from a wide range of professions in the life sciences industry, specializing in AI, business development, data analytics, entrepreneurship, healthcare, investment, regulation and compliance, R&D, science communication, etc.

Over 80 mentors joined the 2025/26 cohort, including Mr Vincent Cheung (Nan Fung Group/HKLSS), Prof Tom Cheung (The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology), Mr Emmanuel Hui (Tiger Jade Pebble Accelerator), Dr Benjamin Li (Lee's Pharmaceutical), Mr Donald Lung (Antengene), Ms Cintia Nunes (The Mills Fabrica), Prof Anderson Shum (City University of Hong Kong), Prof Jack Wong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), and more.

About the Matching Process

How are mentors and mentees matched?

We will pair mentors and mentees based on their aligned goals and interests. We will also consider various factors, including the mentee's desired areas of growth and the mentor's expertise and experience in those specific areas.

Can I choose my mentor?

We will take mentee preferences into consideration, mentor-mentee pairing is primarily based on compatibility, goals, and areas of expertise to ensure the best possible mentoring experience.

Tips for Mentees

Here are some tips to help you get started:

Set clear goals – Define what you want to achieve through the Scheme and communicate your goals to your mentor.

Be prepared – Understand your mentor's time constraints and ensure you arrive at meetings well-prepared and organized. Prepare topics to discuss with your mentor in advance of the meeting. 

Be open-minded – Be willing to receive feedback, criticism, new perspectives and suggestions from your mentor.

Be proactive – Maintain regular and proactive communication with your mentor and take lead to initiate most of the interactions. Don't hesitate to reach out and let your mentor know when you need help or guidance.

The above FAQs are for reference only. The HKLSS Mentorship Scheme is subject to modification without advance notice.

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