2026 Business and Innovation Award - Recognising alumni who are active in initiating and contributing to innovative or creative new ideas, solutions or business opportunities, that have the potential for growth. 

  • Areas of work could include, but are not limited to: entrepreneurship, business, technology and finance. 

Kelvin Liu

Dr Kelvin Liu secured his PhD degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He is the founder of the Illume Research Technology Group, which is developing a cross-border tutoring platform that aims to revolutionise teaching processes and academic assessments. 

His systems have trained thousands of learners across China, the UK, and other regions. These learners have completed research papers and established start-up prototypes. 

Siyu Li

Siyu Li  achieved her MBA degree at the University of Cambridge. She is now the Founder and CEO of EvansChat, a top-tier Chinese social media consultancy. Recent evidence of her success is her empowerment of over three hundred entrepreneurs to monetise their brands within eighteen months.  

Siyu also uses her personal brand accounts to foster cross-cultural dialogue. Most notably, this has involved facilitating high-level interviews at key economic events. 

Wan Nin Cheung

Wan Nin Cheung studied at the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Currently a climate-tech entrepreneur, developing IntelliPort AI Analytics, a platform which utilises remote sensing to enable better environmental hazard modelling.  

This work benefits governments, insurers, and critical infrastructure operators. He is also the Chinese youth representative on Climate Action.