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As well as being one of the world’s most exciting cities, Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most vibrant tech hub. StartmeupHK can help advise and guide you to make the city your startup home. StartmeupHK is a division of InvestHK, a HK Government Department helping overseas companies set up in the city. Launched in 2013, StartmeupHK’s mission is to promote Hong Kong as a leading startup destination for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Our objectives are to
- Attract and support startup ecosystem stakeholders to set up a presence here, and provide a one-stop service platform to enable them to grow in Hong Kong and beyond
- Help build a vibrant startup ecosystem to foster a culture of entrepreneurship in the city
- Promote Hong Kong internationally as a tech hub
Lastest News
Applications for the FoundersHK Accelerate Program are now open!
FoundersHK Accelerate Program is a free 8-weeks virtual startup program for Hong Kong founders powered by FoundersHK that will culminate in a Demo Day attended by the best investors from around the world. Our network of investors who have supported us in the past include Sequoia Capital, Matrix Partners, 500 Startups, Race Capital and hundreds of angel investors from Silicon Valley and the world.
Huawei Spark Ignite 2021 – Global Startup Competition: Applications Open
Calling all tech startups globally seeking opportunities to fire up their business! Huawei Spark Ignite 2021 has returned to collaborate with more disruptive startups to define the technologies of tomorrow. If you have an innovative startup that is pushing past the boundaries of the ordinary, join us and showcase your solution to Huawei, one of the largest telecom companies in the world.
HKSTP Landing Program is open for applications!
Calling all startups with solutions in PropTech and Facilities Management, with the focus on enhancing the efficiency and user experience in facilities! Apply for the HKSTP Landing Program to access government funding and investment, R&D capabilities, mentorship, and an international startup perks package!
Lastest Events
Pitching Final for Start-up Express 2021
Watch Start-up Express Pitching Final live to get inspired by Hong Kong start-up’s innovative tech-solutions and see how they disrupt the business and social ecosystems. The finalists will be challenged by distinguished judges – so register today to witness the rise of 2021 winning cohort ! Register Now!
Exploration of Data (EDA) & Insight Gathering
The field of Data Science is growing at a breakneck pace with new roles constantly opening up as companies begin to realize the value of understanding their own data. You will learn from Satyajit exactly what Data Exploration means, and how to get Insights out of it. Exploration of Data is one of the most integral part of the Data Science & Analytics domain.
StashAway: Financial Planning 101
The StashAway Financial Wellness Program is designed to support your employees with the financial acumen necessary to make empowering short-term and long-term financial decisions. Created on the premise that financially confident individuals are more productive employees and citizens, our in-person seminars and workshops educate and equip your employees with effective budgeting, saving, and investment strategies so that they can efficiently maximise their personal finances.
Resources
Incubation & Acceleration Programmes
Incubators and accelerators in Hong Kong are tailored to provide you with the ultimate support on your entrepreneurial path to success.
Angels, Venture Capitalists & Corporate Venture Capital (CVC)
Access to funding is one of the most crucial factors for entrepreneurial success. Angel investors and venture capitalists can offer a wealth of collaboration, investment and mentorship opportunities.
Government Funding Scheme & Support
The Hong Kong Government is committed to supporting startups and SMEs to help realize their vision and take their business to the next level.
Shared Facilities
Hong Kong’s co-working facilities are growing in number, diversity and in the range of serves they offer.
Networks
Hong Kong’s support services for startups are growing rapidly, be they entrepreneurship clubs or academic networks, and startup workshops, seminars and events seem to be happening almost every day.
Useful Links
Wanna know more about what great opportunities there are in Hong Kong and how you can start or expand your business here?
Media
Interviews
Watch in-depth interviews with key opinion leaders in the startup community.
Publications
Discover various publications of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem by InvestHK
Case Studies
Success stories of Hong Kong based startups from a wide variety of industries
StartmeupHK Festival 2020 Media Coverage
Read about media coverage on StartmeupHK Festival 2020