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HKAI LAB offers a 12-month Accelerator Program that takes your startup to the next level, focusing on commercializing AI inventions and technologies that are developed at the lab.

As one of the world’s largest tech conferences, the StartmeupHK Festival is a powerful platform for international startups, investors, industry leaders, academia and governments to exchange ideas, make connections and define the future.

InvestHK intends to sponsor event companies to create, curate and produce startup related events for the StartmeupHK Festival 2021, which will run from the 24-28 May 2021. It is now inviting qualified companies to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for StartmeupHK Festival 2021 Event Sponsorship. For more details please refer to the attached PDF. Deadline for EOI submission: 5pm HKT, 19 February 2021.

The Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (#BFSI) Accelerator 2021 is NOW OPEN for registration! We are calling for #FinTech startup and technology ventures specialized in the fields of Blockchain, AI and Robotics, Cybersecurity, InsurTech, WealthTech and RegTech.

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Programme by Draper University is open for application.
Application Deadline: 28 April 2021

The Hong Kong Founder Institute runs a 3.5 month startup launch program that provides a step-by-step structure, constant feedback from some of Hong Kong’s top mentors.

A lifestyle innovation platform merging the worlds of design, technology and business, the azalvo Project powered by Jumpstart is defining the future of lifestyle tech, through its new-age value chain and collaborative co-creation community.

HKU SAAS Data Science Lab of the Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science, The University of Hong Kong is organizing an AI robotics vision and automation technology challenges competition for secondary school/undergraduate/graduated students, and companies.

If you’re looking to kickstart innovation inside your organization, the team at Explorium Hong Kong together with over 30 innovation community collaborators co-created a useful open-source Ecosystem Innovation Playbook for launching and running innovation teams and activities.

Funded by SME Development Fund of the Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department, HKSQ and HKQAA are recruiting start-up companies to join a free online research survey until 31 March 2021!

GAA Seamless Journey Accelerator focuses on optimizing sales & marketing, distribution, and total customer experience in the consumer industry.

HKSTP and HSBC are jointly launching the Accelerator to reinvent the manufacturing industry and build sustainable business capabilities. Want to disrupt the manufacturing industry? Apply now!

Mizuho Crowd Brain has started recruiting Cohort #4 startups with the focus on Fintech and Healthtech. Deadline is right around the corner and application spots are limited, apply by Jan 29, 2021.

2020年社會各界受到新冠肺炎病毒的影響，不少年青人在就業上遇到困難，甚至有年青人因公司裁員問題，而被迫失去工作。根據過往經驗顯示，解決年青人失業或就業問題，創業是其中一種方法。

Brinc is now accepting applications for its Global Accelerator Programs! On top of finding technology solutions that are solving the world’s global challenges, we plan to invest in over 1,000 climate-conscious startups over the next 5 years driven by our mission to help slow down and ultimately tackle climate change.

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is bursting with potential—but in order to take full advantage of the Area’s opportunities, it is crucial to understand the many impacts of integration and form a solid strategy that makes the most of the

Join us at The Economist’s inaugural Technology for Change Week Asia, a free to attend online event bringing together 700+ leading policymakers, entrepreneurs and decision makers from major corporations, big tech, finance and NGOs.

Create your future with ASTRI’s Summer Internship Program! This is a golden opportunity to open your eyes to state-of-the-art technologies. Learn from our award-winning scientists on cutting-edge innovations in a cross-cultural environment with over 500 talented R&D engineers and specialists.

To encourage traditional financial institutions to partner with fintech companies to conduct Proof-of-Concept projects on innovative financial services products, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) has launched the Fintech Proof-of-Concept Subsidy Scheme (PoC Scheme) to accelerate the growth and application of FinTech in Hong Kong.

Got an innovative tech-idea but not sure how to start your business? STEP is here to help!
Science and Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) is opened for application.
Don’t miss the chance to get a HK$100K seed funding and STEP Up a New Start in a New Year!

為協助有意創業的年青人，強化他們的創業知識及持續推廣青年創業精神，香港青年協會社會創新及青年創業部將於2021年舉辦「青年創業學課程」，以全方位的創業培訓傳授創業知識和技巧，配合理論與實務。

The Techathon is a 7-day virtual challenge where you can meet friends, have fun and work together to come up with new potential business solutions related to New Generation Technology, AI & Fintech, Smart City or Social Impact & Healthtech.

Accelerating the “New Normal” in the property and real estate industry Around the world, COVID-19 has affected millions of lives, and is having a growing impact on the global economy. Organisations everywhere are facing an unpredictable and uncertain future. We

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards have grown in popularity with increasing consumer consciousness and regulations. COVID-19 has also played a huge role in accelerating the integration of ESG initiatives into business strategies. The Mills Fabrica excited to launch the

只有不斷創新，社會才會進步。 香港青年協會全新推出的「Inno Impact青年創意實踐計劃」，旨在鼓勵青年以各種方式關懷社會，運用創意和創新的方法協助解決社會難題，創造社會價值與影響力。 只要你準備好創變，不論是學生、在職青年、初創或社會企業家，均可申請和遞交計劃書。評審將參考「社會投資回報率」概念，獲選的5份創新創意方案，每份可獲高達20萬港元資助及支援，包括專業導師指導、場地借用、人脈網絡推薦、項目推廣等。 參加資格 1) 18-35歲之香港居民 2) 可以個人名義、小組/團體、公司名義報名參加 （如以小組/團體形式參加，主要申請人必須符合參加資格，而成員最少一半為18至35歲） （如以公司名義參加，主要申請人必須符合參加資格，公司股東最少一半為18至35歲） 申請項目 項目意念和推行形式基本上不受限制，實施期必須為2年，每半年需要遞交項目進度報告予秘書處作記錄之用。 計劃主題 「計劃」本年度優先考慮的主題範疇是： 1. 科技創新 2. 青年競爭力 3. 青年就業 4. 全健身心 For more information, please click HERE.

A series of 4 Online Classes on 8, 10, 15 and 17 December, 2020 Startups are a key mechanism through which researchers can make a societal and economic impact on the world. This course will guide startup team supporters on

To foster a more widespread and innovative application of fintech, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK) is organising a fintech innovation case competition-BOCHK Challenge 2020-21.
Themes: 5G, AI, IoT, Cloud Computing

You need to follow a two-step process to apply CCMF Cross-Boundary Programme. Stage 1 – Programme application for individual First, individuals should complete and send the Cyberport Greater Bay Area Young Entrepreneurship Programme Application Form (Doc. Ref. ENC.SF.042) to us, with the

“Reindustrialisation” is just for high-end industries? Traditional industries are also in need of business upgrade towards new technologies and smart manufacturing to adapt to changing times and competiveness enhancement, as well as to retain the brand value of traditions at same time to win market.

The Programme will be jointly organized by bp and TusStar. To achieve “Net Zero Ambition”, bp incubation in partnership with TusStar will be looking for start-ups with differentiated technologies and the passion to address challenges in energy-related fields.