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Venture Building & Innovation
Hong Kong · Japan · Thailand · Saudi Arabia · UK
An immersive international entrepreneurship experience — boot camps, hackathons and innovation workshops in the world's leading innovation hubs.
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Embrace Your Future:
Venture-Building, Well-Being, Art & Culture
Through our holistic approach, we empower students to become creative thinkers and entrepreneurs, equipping them for successful careers in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and creative industries, while nurturing an appreciation for creativity and mental wellness.
Enrollment for Summer Programmes is now open
Who We Are
Sapiens Nova Academy Limited (SNA), recognizes that well-being, art and culture, venture building, and innovation are interconnected components essential for cultivating well-rounded young generations. Well-being creates a strong foundation for mental resilience, enabling creativity and fostering a positive mindset. Art and Culture stimulate creative thinking, which is vital in venture building/entrepreneurship
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Venture-Building
Our venture building programmes focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology venture creation and investment. We deliver customised programmes in Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, China, and the UK, combining boot camps, hackathons, pitching sessions, workshops, professional sharing events, and start-up or VC competitions to provide global exposure and hands-on experience for impactful ventures.
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Well-Being
In partnership with Dr. Rina Lai, Cambridge psychologist, we deliver well-being programmes that foster mental wellness, leadership, and storytelling in pitching. Through focused workshops, students build resilience and a growth mindset, highlighting the importance of wellness and communication for success.
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Art & Culture
Collaborated with Pasona Group Inc. (2168.T), a leading Tokyo Stock Exchange company. Through this collaboration, students gain access to Awaji Island's premier facilities—music theatre, luxury hotels, theme parks, and fine dining—providing an ideal stage for performances and cultural exchange with Japanese artists.
Our Programmes
Comprehensive Programmes for Future Leaders
Equipping young adults for future careers in technology, entrepreneurship and venture investment — with well-being, art and culture woven throughout the journey.
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Well-Being
Hong Kong
Research-backed psychology and practical tools for building emotional resilience, clarity of purpose and sustainable success habits.
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Art & Culture
Awaji Island, Japan
Music performance, professional coaching and Japanese animation workshops at a world-class theatre on Awaji Island, Japan.
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Upcoming Event
AI: Disruption or Opportunities?
A free 60-minute live webinar on how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and the opportunities it creates for young people.
Friday, 21 August 2026 · 18:00 – 19:00 GMT+7
Professor Benny Lo, PhD
With our strategic partner:
APPA under Learn Corporation
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Our Collaborations
Partners Who Make It Possible
We partner with world-leading universities, institutions and industry players to deliver transformative learning experiences around the globe.
Imperial College London
HKU Summer Institute
Chulalongkorn University
Pasona Group
Learn Corporation PCL
W3-ff Venture Builder
Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub
British International School Phuket
Gent Edutainment
Harbour.Space
Our Community
Life at Sapiens Nova
From venture building programs at Chulalongkorn University and AI/Web 3.0 hackathons in Riyadh, to tech workshops in Phuket, venture camps in Awaji and the Engineering Summer School at Imperial College London - here are moments from our programs around the world.
Student Voices
Our Alumni
Alumni Interviews
Meet Our Founders
World-Class Expertise Guiding Your Journey
Our founding team unites exceptional expertise from prestigious global institutions — AI and robotics academics at Imperial College London, venture capital leader in Hong Kong, and an Education and Psychology Adviser from Cambridge University.
Ir Professor Benny Lo
co-Founder
- co-Founder, AiVanse Technology Ltd
- Visiting Reader, Imperial College London
- PhD in Computing, Imperial College London
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- co-Founder, AiVanse Technology Ltd
- Chief Scientific Officer, Precision Robotics Research Institute
- Visiting Reader, Imperial College London
- Adjunct Professor, Chulalongkorn University
- Former Reader, Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery, Imperial College London
- Vice Chairman, HK Medical and Healthcare Foundation
- Executive Committee Member, HK Automation Technology Council (FHKI)
- Council Member, Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association (HKITDA)
- Fellow of Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (HKIE)
- PhD in Computing — Imperial College London
Professor Sammi Wong
co-Founder
- Founding Partner, Turbulentos Ventures
- Former Founding Leader, US$120M HKSTP Ventures
- Adjunct Professor, Chulalongkorn University
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- Founding Partner of venture studio, Turbulentos Ventures
- Former Founding Leader, US$120M HKSTP Ventures
- Adjunct Professor, Chulalongkorn University
- Council Member, Asian Fund for Cancer Research
- Chief Advisor, HK Startup Council (FHKI)
- Senior Advisor, w3 ff Venture Builder (web3 venture studio in Saudi Arabia)
Dr Rina Lai
Education & Psychology Advisor
- Ph.D. in Education and Psychology, Cambridge University
- Associate, Faculty of Psychology, Cambridge University
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts
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- Founder, SynergisED (Research and Innovation Lab)
- Community Representative, Kennedy School Council, ESF Hong Kong
- Associate, Faculty of Psychology, Cambridge University
- Fellow, Royal Society of Arts
- Spearheaded various international projects
- Ph.D. in Education and Psychology, Cambridge University
Embrace Your Future
Join young leaders from around the world building the ventures of tomorrow.