Chinachem Group (CCG) has played a pivotal role in shaping Hong Kong’s urban landscape for more than six decades. As a leading property developer in Hong Kong, it has made a beneficial impact through its commitment to innovation and recognising the value of providing an advanced experience across its diverse portfolio covering residential, commercial, retail and industrial buildings for sales and investment, in addition to operating hotels, property management as well as healthcare and elderly services. CCG believes that every touchpoint a person has with its business – whether it’s resident, tenant, guest or colleague – should be a pleasant and seamless one. The focus of Cohort 3 of CCG Accel – Powered by HKSTP is generative AI solutions and the stage is the entire CCG business. These solutions are applied to both external and internal aspects of property operations, overall management, and internal workflows, with a focus on enhancing human interactions. Shortlisted tech ventures will collaborate with CCG, utilising generative AI to build solutions that elevate the performance and experience across the entire CCG business – from commercial buildings to offices, shopping malls and hotels – benefiting both clients and colleagues. Application deadline: 29 Sep 2023 For more information and application, please visit HERE.

Participate in the “Top 5 to Watch” Pitching Competition at BIOHK2023, one of the largest international biotech conventions in Asia. This prestigious competition, organised by the Hong Kong Biotechnology Organisation (HKBIO), aims to recognise and showcase emerging companies with exceptional potential for transformative impact in the field of biotechnology. BIOHK2023 is the pinnacle of scientific excellence and rigour. This year, we have the Nobel Trust Family, a Nobel Laureate, Harvard Professors, and World-Renowned Scientists who have pioneered technologies that have influenced humanity over the past decades. This is your opportunity to make an important impression. Compete in this exclusive opportunity for the chance to gain recognition as one of the top 5 start-up companies at BIOHK2023. Don’t miss this invaluable chance to present your groundbreaking innovations, make valuable connections within the biotech industry, and elevate your startup’s visibility on a global stage. Each pitching session is 5 minutes long and will be judged by investors from the capital markets. Competition Criteria: -Have no more than US$50 million in annual revenue -Have no more than US$100 million in total funding -Be privately owned (not publicly listed) -Be for profit Apply now to secure your spot in the competition. If you have submitted your application form with your abstract, please kindly let our account manager know (chris.pang@hkbio.org.hk), and he will follow up with you accordingly. Thank you very much for your attention and participation. Application Deadline: 3 September 2023 23:59PM HKT To submit your application, please click here. To learn more about our convention, please click here.

The two-storey co-working space “Smart-Space PropTech” , jointly established by the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) and Cyberport, starts operation at the HKHS’s new regional office “HS Centre” in Fanling today. It signifies the pioneering PropTech development in the northern metropolis, and drives Hong Kong Smart City Development. The collaboration between HKHS and Cyberport initially sets for five years and includes a proof-of-concept (PoC) programme. HKHS will share its knowledge and experience in housing development and management, as well as field trial opportunities in HKHS properties, while Cyberport will provide entrepreneurial guidance and organisational activities to inspire startups to develop and implement innovative technology products and solutions in the PropTech sector. Since July, the co-working space has welcomed 13 startups focused on PropTech products and solutions. The co-working space is also among the first venue to adopt innovative technological products developed by Cyberport start-ups, such as workplace robots and smart phone booth, to showcase the application and integration of smart technology. We are committed to creating a smart and healthy working environment, and use green and recyclable materials to achieve sustainable operations, and test and adopt the environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions cultivated by Cyberport startups to monitor and manage the environment impacts. For more information, please visit HERE.