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Chinachem Group (CCG) is partnering with HKSTP to launch a range of initiatives to encourage the adoption of smart city solutions developed by quality tech ventures to foster Hong Kong’s bustling cutting-edge innovation. “CCG Accel – Powered by HKSTP” is one of the initiatives under the partnership of CCG and HKSTP. It is a pioneering pilot-first accelerator programme aiming to propel high potential tech ventures through a pilot-to-mass adoption process. The accelerator consists of 3 themed cohorts in 2 years. CCG will provide designated properties as the stage for pilot in real-life scenarios for each cohort. Mentors from CCG will share their expertise with selected tech ventures to shape the solutions prior to mass adoption. Tech ventures will also benefit from promotion through HKSTP’s network and its value-added services. Application deadline: 5 Sep 2022 For more information and application, please visit HERE.

HKU DeepTech100 is a one year co-ideation programme with HKU iDendron and HKSTP. This programme is first of its kind in Hong Kong aiming for translating deep tech research outcome from top university into future businesses. HKU and HKSTP will joint force to provide research and development resources as well as funding, business and startup support. Research post-graduates or young researchers are particularly welcome to trial out their ideas using this collaborative platform; HKU iDendron has years of experience working with entrepreneurs on campus while HKSTP is an ideal partner for future business growth and funding Research post-graduates or young researchers are particularly welcome to try out their ideas with this collaborative programme.  HKU DeepTech100 also encourages final year students to convert innovative projects into real-world business proposals. HKU DeepTech100 will offer you comprehensive support in entrepreneurship education, startup building, and exposure to realise and commercialize your innovations into deep tech startups, with HKU iDendron having years of experience working with entrepreneurs on campus, whereas HKSTP is an ideal partner for future business growth and funding opportunities. Application deadline: 23 October 2022 For more information and application, please visit HERE.

In partnership with leading content-to-commerce culinary platform DayDayCook, Brinc is proud to announce a commitment of USD $10M to invest and support 45 food technology companies through the Good Food Accelerator Program. The core directive of the program is to help game-changing startups meaningfully commercialise in Greater China, leveraging the online and offline distribution channels of DayDayCook’s core business as well as an extensive network of food corporations, hospitality groups and distributors in the region. Accelerated startups will have access to DayDayCook’s commercial team during the program to explore opportunities for business collaboration, as well as Brinc’s global network of technical mentors and in-house food scientists. Application deadline: 31 August 2022 For more information and application, please visit HERE.