Desmond Cheng

Member since 5 7 月, 2025

Hong Kong

Venture Acceleration Manager, Start-up Consultant

CUHK, SPUR Launchpad Limited

I am serving as an “innovation catalyst”: bridging academia and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. As a key member of the Venture Acceleration Team at The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Knowledge Transfer Office (CUHK KT Office), I empower researchers and professors to transform cutting-edge R&D into market-ready ventures through strategic guidance, funding navigation, and commercialization pathways.

Concurrently, as Start-up Business Consultant at SPUR Launchpad Limited, Desmond specializes in no-equity acceleration for academic deep-tech founders. Drawing from his proven track record— including securing >HK$1.5M in funding for novel projects and leading R&D teams at BIEL Crystal to commercialize advanced materials—he delivers tailored coaching, milestone-driven plans, and tools for prototyping, IP protection, MVP development, and revenue generation. His expertise has helped innovators achieve first commercialization in as little as 90 days.

With a PhD in Chemistry and hands-on experience in project management and global partnerships, Desmond is passionate about turning innovative ideas into sustainable businesses. Connect for insights on R&D-to-market strategies.

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Desmond Cheng

Phone call, Zoom, In-Person

Listings by Desmond Cheng

Learn to Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Dream, Sell Your Solution in 30-min

First Client in 90 Days: Blueprint Session

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