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Calling all innovative fintech companies planning to scale in Asia to join the 2021 edition of the Global Fast Track programme! Those who have cutting-edge B2B or B2C fintech solutions will have the opportunity to meet with and pitch to senior executives from corporates and investors in Hong Kong.

Brinc Accelerator Programs are focused on supporting global startups building technologies to improve every aspect of our daily lives and developing tech-driven solutions to enhance sustainability across multiple industries and solve some of the world’s biggest environmental challenges.

Animoca Brands and global venture accelerator Brinc have launched Launchpad Luna, a new accelerator program to identify, mentor, and invest in promising blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFT) startups that are shaping the future of the Web and driving digitalization. Launchpad Luna will also accept high-potential startups seeking to adopt blockchain and NFTs into their core business. Applications are now open.

Calling all Tech-savvy startups. Our partner, Mizuho Bank, is now recruiting for Mizuho Crowd Brain’s Cohort #5. In this cohort, the main focus is on tech-savvy startups but not limited to Fin-Tech, Prop-Tech, Food-Tech, Green-Tech, Robotics and Hardware related technology.

IMPACT KOMMONS is an UNSDG accelerator program focused on business integrations between startups and New World Group’s businesses and partners. Our programs aims to help you make more social and environment impact, but to also facilitate greater success in pilots and commercial projects that make economic sense.

Cyberport is committed to nurturing youths in Hong Kong to help them kick-start their digital technology ideas and accelerate startup business growth. The Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (Hong Kong Programme) and Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP) (Oct 2021 Intake) have been opened for application and the deadline is 2 Aug 2021 (Monday).

The Mills Fabrica is proud to present “Techstyle for Social Good 2021”, calling out to students innovating for social good globally. Do you have a techstyle (technology + lifestyle) innovation that can create positive environmental and social impact? Does it incorporate apparel/textiles or agrifood technology? If the answer is yes, enter the “Techstyle for Social Good 2021” international online competition now!

Ideas 4 Italgas: Gas Grid of the Future is an Open Call for Innovation aiming to select the best national and international startups and SMEs to support the transformation of gas distribution networks. Companies that develop products and services with innovative, sustainable, and original business models in line with Italgas’ strategy will be favored.

This program is designed for growth-stage startups around the world to develop and execute a targeted strategy to scale in Southeast Asia. We’ve tailored this program for startups to secure market access and go-to-market strategy validation through expert mentoring sessions, virtual community events, 500’s global network of industry players, and more.

The Real Estate Industry contributes to nearly 40% of the world’s energy consumption and 20% of carbon emissions. Standard Chartered Bank occupies more than 300 office buildings worldwide and has ambitious energy, water and waste reduction targets. Our efforts to reduce energy, water and waste consumptions are resource intensive and requires considerable human capital to translate consumption patterns into data insights.

Feeling frustrated with your path of future career? Join the free training for F4-F6 secondary school students to be future talents of fintech cluster with “FinTech Summer Program 2021” co-organised by Cyberport Academy, HKU School of EEE and Cyberport current incubatee, FundingReach Holdings Limited, from 20 to 26 July.

FoundersHK Accelerate Program is a free 8-weeks virtual startup program for Hong Kong founders powered by FoundersHK that will culminate in a Demo Day attended by the best investors from around the world. Our network of investors who have supported us in the past include Sequoia Capital, Matrix Partners, 500 Startups, Race Capital and hundreds of angel investors from Silicon Valley and the world.

Calling all tech startups globally seeking opportunities to fire up their business! Huawei Spark Ignite 2021 has returned to collaborate with more disruptive startups to define the technologies of tomorrow. If you have an innovative startup that is pushing past the boundaries of the ordinary, join us and showcase your solution to Huawei, one of the largest telecom companies in the world. 

Calling all startups with solutions in PropTech and Facilities Management, with the focus on enhancing the efficiency and user experience in facilities! Apply for the HKSTP Landing Program to access government funding and investment, R&D capabilities, mentorship, and an international startup perks package!

Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW) is proud to announce the launch of its first Incubation Program, “Invest in Women Who Tech”. Offering a cash grant of HK$1 million, the 3-month program supports social and product driven female founders who have a minimum of an 18-month track record and scalability potential, and a go-to-market strategy to China or APA regions.

ICT Startup Award aims at discovering and recognising the outstanding local ICT startup companies which focus on software, hardware and social innovation areas and, reward their distinguished development based on its growth, innovation, creativity, functionality, market potential and performance.

FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific is a highly competitive 12-week challenge-based accelerator program. The Lab works with early growth stage fintech companies with innovative propositions from across the APAC region to drive digital transformation with top financial institutions and ecosystem partners.

Got an innovative tech-idea but need more guidance to start your business? STEP is here to help!
Science and Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) is now open for application.
Don’t miss the chance to get a HK$100K seed funding and STEP into HKSTP startup ecosystem!

Start-up Express 2021 by HKTDC is calling for applications! It supports startups with products or services suitable for the mass consumer market and with a strong desire to enter the international market through a series of capability building, mentoring, and marketing activities.

IPHatch® is an open-innovation challenge looking for enthusiastic startups and entrepreneurs that ambitiously want to scale their businesses to greater heights by incorporating the use of intellectual property and technology portfolios from renowned companies.

Organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council with support of Principal Partner Swire Properties, “Advancing Net Zero” Ideas Competition is now open for registration! The Competition invites international industry professionals to contribute ideas on how to move Hong Kong’s building sector towards carbon neutrality – a net-zero position – for a sustainable future.

The 2021 Eureka Nova Hackathon is the premier, private event where the most innovative minds of Hong Kong team up to ideate, design, build and pitch the future of retail residential and commercial offices. The sky’s the limit and potential winner’s solutions could be implemented at scale across New World Development properties – bringing innovation at a truly impressive scale.

Join us for the Global Startup Competition 2021 Grand Finale on 7 April 2021! This is a great opportunity for you to get inspired by startups across the globe, popular media outlets, venture capital investors, and top-level partners from all around the world.

The 2021 Youth Summit Competition calls for innovative proposals for scalable enterprises that fuel a greener, more inclusive and resilient recovery. Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event hosted by the World Bank Group (WBG) to engage with youth globally on the most pressing topics facing our generation.

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Park has partnered with Brinc to launch the InnoExpress Programme designed to help startups and scaleups from around the world access the vast opportunity available in the GBA. InnoExpress is a comprehensive 10-day programme that provides tailored support and guidance on how to scale your business across the GBA and reach millions of new customers.

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