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Sina Finance—HKFIA 2020 IS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATION!!!

With the success of the HKFIA 2019, Sina Finance, in collaboration with The Center for Investing in HKUST and S&P Global Market Intelligence, is proud to announce the launch of “HKFIA 2020”(Hong Kong Financial Institutions Awards 2020). The awards celebrates…

Deep Tech Venture Launch Programme by University of Chicago & Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Deep Tech Venture Launch Program (DTVLP), first of its kind in Hong Kong, is designed for scientists and researchers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas who are interested in transitioning technologies (including but not limited to AI, Robotics,…

[Application Period Extended to June-10] The Asia Smart App Awards 2020 – Open for Applications!

The Asia Smart App Awards 2020 is now open for applications! The Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA), follows up on the fruitful Asia Smart Apps Contests, organises the Asia Smart App Awards 2020, which is the 7th edition…

Special Call for Trial Projects for the Prevention and Control of the Epidemic (Innovation and Technology Commission)

To tackle the Coronavirus Disease 2019 epidemic, the Innovation and Technology Commission launched a special call for trial projects under the Public Sector Trial Scheme to support product development or application of technologies for the prevention and control of the…

Anti-Epidemic Funds to Support Startups and SMEs

To enhance Hong Kong’s ongoing work in the fight against the novel coronavirus infection and to provide support and assistance to industries and members of the public affected by the epidemic, the Government will set up a $30 billion Anti-epidemic…

Public Sector Trial Scheme for Technology Companies Conducting Research and Development (R&D) Activities in Hong Kong

The funding scope of the Public Sector Trial Scheme has been extended to cover production of prototypes or samples and/or conducting of trials in the public sector of the R&D outcomes by all technology companies conducting R&D activities in Hong…

InnoHK Clusters Being Developed by the Government

According to The 2020-21 Budget, the Government is developing two InnoHK research clusters at the Hong Kong Science Park (Science Park), one focusing on healthcare technologies and the other on artificial intelligence and robotics technologies. InnoHK is a major initiative…

Betatron Announces a Partnership with YPSN and Heron Advisory for Maritime Investments

Betatron has announced a partnership with YPSN and Heron Advisory to build one of the leading early-stage Venture Capital investment funds and accelerators in the maritime industry. Startup companies focusing on the shipping and maritime industry will have access to…

“SME ReachOut” – Enhance SME’s Understanding of Government’s Funding Schemes

SME ReachOut A dedicated service team entitled “SME ReachOut” has commenced operation starting 1 January 2020 to support SMEs through face-to-face meetings to help identify funding schemes that suit SMEs, while answering questions relating to applications. The goal is to…

Launch of the Integrated Services of the Existing SME Centres

Since the integration of the existing SME Service Centres on 1 October 2019, a more effective “four-in-one” integrated service is launched. Enterprises can obtain business information, funding schemes information and advisory services, etc. at any of the Centres. The SME…