The StartmeupHK Festival has been rescheduled to 5-10 September 2022, stay tuned!The StartmeupHK Festival has been rescheduled to 5-10 September 2022, stay tuned!
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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
DEFINE WHAT'S NEXT
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
DEFINE WHAT'S NEXT
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
Latest News
The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
It’s time for our annual highlight innovation and entrepreneurship event for higher education institutions! In our 9th annual competition, the winning innovation projects will form as a Hong Kong representative team to participate the “Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest which is recognized as the “China Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Olympic” while the winning entrepreneurship projects will enter the China International College Students’ “Internet Plus” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and/or the “Challenge Cup” China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition, which are known as “The Best and Biggest Roadshow Platform Worldwide” and “The Biggest Platform of Chinese Young Entrepreneurs” respectively. The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Deadlines： Application Deadline：31st Mar 2023 (Fri) Project Submission Deadline：20th Apr 2023 (Thu) Categories： (I) Innovation Category (Research Thesis/ Invention); ((1)Life Sciences/ (2) Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering/ (3) Information technology/ (4) Mathematics and Physics/ Mechanics and Control Systems) (II) Entrepreneurship Category ( (1) Entrepreneurship Proposal/ (2) Startup/ (3) Social Enterprise/Cultural & Creative Services)- (2-3) welcome cooperative projects of teaching staff and students Project Areas: Manufacturing/Information Technology Services/Cultural & Creative Services/ Community Services/ Social entrepreneurship/ Modern Agriculture……etc. Website： www.hkchallengeplus.com Apart from current students, for some categories of the competition, we welcome entries from graduates who have graduated for no more than 5 years as well as entries of cooperative projects by collegiate teaching staff and students. For more details, please click here.
Asia Smart App Awards 2022/2023(ASA) is now Open for Applications!
Stepping into its 9 editions, ASA recognized 200+ Top App Developers and connected them with business titans, influential investors, and potential clients. It also provided a gateway to the GBA (Great Bay area) market through Hong Kong. Don’t pass up the opportunity to be recognized throughout Asia! Web App, Hybrid App and Native App, ALL APPs are encouraged! For more information and application, please visit Here. Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2023
Applications for Brinc’s Spring 2023 Accelerator Programs now open!
Applications for Brinc’s Spring 2023 Accelerator Programs now open! Brinc’s accelerator programs in Climate Tech, EdTech, FoodTech, MedTech and Healthcare, The Sandbox Metaverse, and Web3 are looking to turn startups into game changers next spring. Successful applicants will receive one-on-one meetings with Brinc’s global network of mentors and investors and receive an investment of up to US$250,000. Through the program, founders will be empowered with new strategies and tools to fundraise, as well as explore new opportunities from corporate engagements to market distribution. If you’re a founder innovating towards a better future, we’d love to hear from you before applications close on January 15, 2023! For more information and application, please visit Here. Click Here for the application.
Latest Events
TECH Talk: Unveiling Faculty Technologies for Entrepreneurship
A new round of “TECH Talk: Unveiling Faculty Technologies for Entrepreneurship” releases now! The hybrid TECH talk will invite engineering/ science faculty members to introduce their technologies to HKUST community (students, faculty and alumni) who are passionate about exploring technology entrepreneurship opportunities.
Raising startup capital: SAFE vs Convertible Note
Learn which option is best suited for your startup and make an informed decision for your fundraising efforts.
Hong Kong Innopreneur Awards Presentation Ceremony
Proudly presented by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and title sponsored by HSBC, the Hong Kong Innopreneur Awards Presentation Ceremony is coming soon!
Latest News
The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
It’s time for our annual highlight innovation and entrepreneurship event for higher education institutions! In our 9th annual competition, the winning innovation projects will form as a Hong Kong representative team to participate the “Challenge Cup” National College Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Contest which is recognized as the “China Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Olympic” while the winning entrepreneurship projects will enter the China International College Students’ “Internet Plus” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and/or the “Challenge Cup” China College Students Entrepreneurship Competition, which are known as “The Best and Biggest Roadshow Platform Worldwide” and “The Biggest Platform of Chinese Young Entrepreneurs” respectively. The 9th Hong Kong University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Deadlines： Application Deadline：31st Mar 2023 (Fri) Project Submission Deadline：20th Apr 2023 (Thu) Categories： (I) Innovation Category (Research Thesis/ Invention); ((1)Life Sciences/ (2) Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering/ (3) Information technology/ (4) Mathematics and Physics/ Mechanics and Control Systems) (II) Entrepreneurship Category ( (1) Entrepreneurship Proposal/ (2) Startup/ (3) Social Enterprise/Cultural & Creative Services)- (2-3) welcome cooperative projects of teaching staff and students Project Areas: Manufacturing/Information Technology Services/Cultural & Creative Services/ Community Services/ Social entrepreneurship/ Modern Agriculture……etc. Website： www.hkchallengeplus.com Apart from current students, for some categories of the competition, we welcome entries from graduates who have graduated for no more than 5 years as well as entries of cooperative projects by collegiate teaching staff and students. For more details, please click here.
Asia Smart App Awards 2022/2023(ASA) is now Open for Applications!
Stepping into its 9 editions, ASA recognized 200+ Top App Developers and connected them with business titans, influential investors, and potential clients. It also provided a gateway to the GBA (Great Bay area) market through Hong Kong. Don’t pass up the opportunity to be recognized throughout Asia! Web App, Hybrid App and Native App, ALL APPs are encouraged! For more information and application, please visit Here. Application Deadline: 28 Feb 2023
Applications for Brinc’s Spring 2023 Accelerator Programs now open!
Applications for Brinc’s Spring 2023 Accelerator Programs now open! Brinc’s accelerator programs in Climate Tech, EdTech, FoodTech, MedTech and Healthcare, The Sandbox Metaverse, and Web3 are looking to turn startups into game changers next spring. Successful applicants will receive one-on-one meetings with Brinc’s global network of mentors and investors and receive an investment of up to US$250,000. Through the program, founders will be empowered with new strategies and tools to fundraise, as well as explore new opportunities from corporate engagements to market distribution. If you’re a founder innovating towards a better future, we’d love to hear from you before applications close on January 15, 2023! For more information and application, please visit Here. Click Here for the application.
Latest Events
TECH Talk: Unveiling Faculty Technologies for Entrepreneurship
A new round of “TECH Talk: Unveiling Faculty Technologies for Entrepreneurship” releases now! The hybrid TECH talk will invite engineering/ science faculty members to introduce their technologies to HKUST community (students, faculty and alumni) who are passionate about exploring technology entrepreneurship opportunities.
Raising startup capital: SAFE vs Convertible Note
Learn which option is best suited for your startup and make an informed decision for your fundraising efforts.
Hong Kong Innopreneur Awards Presentation Ceremony
Proudly presented by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and title sponsored by HSBC, the Hong Kong Innopreneur Awards Presentation Ceremony is coming soon!
Latest News
MTR Lab’s new investment platform Co+Lab Initiative is open for applications!
Co+Lab Initiative is a strategic platform of MTR Lab Company …
[Enroll Now] Young Techpreneur Project – Up to HK$100,000 funding (grant)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups is once again …
The ParticleX Urbantech Global Challenge (PUGC) is now open for applications!
The ParticleX Urbantech Global Challenge (PUGC) is the next stage of …
Latest Events
Formulating Business Roadmaps Towards Net Zero
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has clearly stated that to possibly limit global warming to 1.5°C and avoid devastating climate impacts, global emissions must peak by 2025, halve by 2030, and reach net zero by 2050.
HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2022
Dedicated to connecting you with a multitude of amazing start-ups, investors, and like-minded innovation & technology enthusiasts, this year’s E-Day will be held in a hybrid format to engage participants all over the world.
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 and co-living spaces are growing in number, diversity and in the range of services they offer.
Useful Links
Wanna know more about what great opportunities there are in Hong Kong and how you can start or expand your business here?
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Case Studies
Success stories of Hong Kong based startups from a wide variety of industries
Publications & Newsletters
Discover various publications of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem by InvestHK
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Success stories of Hong Kong based startups from a wide variety of industries