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The GARDENA gardenaward is opened for application!
The unique award for entrepreneurs of the gardening world! Since 2019 the gardenaward strives to find and reward the most innovative and dedicated entrepreneurs who want to define the future of gardening. This year´s topic: Smart Gardening Solutions for the
8th April 2022

ATEC2022 Startup Competition is now open for applications!
ATEC is the largest alumni-led technology conference in Asia, and the annual Startup Competition attracts the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the region and beyond. The ATEC2022 Startup Competition finalists will compete by pitching before an audience and VC
7th April 2022

TOMMY HILFIGER FASHION FRONTIER CHALLENGE 2022 is open for applications!
Tommy Hilfiger is on a mission to create fashion that Wastes Nothing and Welcomes All. As part of this commitment, the global Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge is launched to support entrepreneurial start-up and scale-up stage businesses that are making
7th April 2022

SPRINTER 2 – LOGISTICS & BUILDINGS CO-CREATION ACCELERATOR is now open for applications!
The accelerator empowers innovators and game changers to help solve today’s biggest operational challenges in logistics, building and related industries. Selected tech ventures will have opportunity to co-create, and conduct proof-of-concept (POC) with different corporate partners (with major business in air/road/sea freight, construction, real estate and property management related etc.). Application deadline:
1st April 2022

PolyU Micro Fund Scheme is now open for applications!
Launched in 2011, PolyU Micro Fund (MF) Scheme is the first funding initiative to cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial ambience in the PolyU community and to promote knowledge transfer and commercialisation of PolyU’s innovations and technologies. With a funding support up
1st April 2022

StartmeupHK Festival 2022
StartmeupHK Festival, Asia’s leading annual startup event, will be postponed from May to September 2022, in view of the Covid-19 pandemic situation in Hong Kong. It will take place in a hybrid format, with the aim to host the startup
1st April 2022

Interschool Tram+ NFT Hackathon 2022 is now open for applications!
The hackathon will be kicked-off with a series of online workshops, hosted by industry experts and scholars in the town. In the next stage, participants can further design their own digital art pieces to join the Competition as an individual
29th March 2022

IFTA Fintech and Innovation Awards 2021/2022 is now open for applications!
The IFTA FinTech and Innovation Awards 2021/2022, with the theme “Two Worlds, One Goal: The Virtualisation of Reality”, recognises the important nuances of the parallel physical and virtual worlds, as well as, the role that corporations and individuals play in their development
29th March 2022

Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme 2022-2023 is now open for applications!
The Internet is an integral part of our lives. By connecting the Internet through computers and mobile devices, one can easily access the Internet for the latest information, entertainment, online shopping and services, or interacting with friends and families. Everyone,
23rd March 2022

Top Technology Scholar Programme is now open for applications!
ASTRI has created the first-in-town talent nurturing programme for the Master’s and Doctoral degree graduates – the Top Technology Scholar Programme. This two-year programme aims to provide the right candidates with an inspiring work atmosphere, exciting opportunities and the necessary
22nd March 2022

Calling for Application of Cyberport Creative Micro Fund (Hong Kong Programme) and Cyberport Incubation Programme (June 2022 intake)
The Cyberport Creative Micro Fund and Cyberport Incubation Programme are offering funding from HK$100,000 to HK$500,000 and comprehensive entrepreneurial supports from co-working spaces, hardware and software facilities, training & mentorship, product and business development to investment opportunities to help start-ups
21st March 2022

The 8th Hong Kong University Student Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition is now open for applications!
Hong Kong New Generation Cultural Association Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre is responsible for selecting the most outstanding projects to represent Hong Kong in the national stages, exposing talented Hong Kong students to cutting-edge innovative and entrepreneurship ideas and inspiring them
16th March 2022

HKAI LAB Accelerator Program – the 7th Cohort is now open for applications!
HKAI Lab is focused on advancing the frontiers of AI with cutting-edge technologies and expertise, and empowering startups to develop and commercialize their AI inventions and technologies. HKAI Lab offers a 12-month Accelerator Program and run two cohorts every year.
7th March 2022

HKTDC Start-up Express is open for applications!
The Start-up Express is Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s highly curated start-up development programme that targets start-ups with products or services suitable for mass consumer market, as well as with strong desire to enter the international market. Through a
7th March 2022

Hong Kong Startup Council – STARS Programme Cohort 5: PropTech + ESG Call for Application
Organised by the Hong Kong Startup Council, STARS Programme is a mentorship and partnership-centric programme on a zero-equity basis. Participating startups will receive a broad range of support covering mentorship, business and investor matchings, proof-of-concept trials, upskilling workshops, networking opportunities
7th February 2022

Application Phase for the PPGC 2022 Batch 2 opens now!
Batch 1 of ParticleX PropTech Global Challenge started in Nov 2021, top 12 were shortlisted to join virtual interviews in Jan 2022. For batch 2, ParticleX is looking for early-stage startups, offer innovative technology solutions to real-world challenges in the
7th February 2022

The fifth call for I’MNOVATION #Startups promoted by ACCIONA kicks off
ACCIONA launches the fifth call of its open innovation program, I’MNOVATION #Startups, in which startups / scaleups / spin offs from around the world can submit their proposals to solve the main technological challenges that the company faces. The call
31st January 2022

Sign up for the Youth Start-up Internship Programme Now!
The Youth Start-up Internship Programme jointly launched by Cyberport and The Home Affairs Bureau last September was received enthusiastically by students, with 17 applicants competing for an opening on average. To allow more youngsters with the passion for joining the
27th January 2022
Application deadline for ITVF co-investment partners (CPs) is extending to 28 February 2022
The application deadline for ITVF co-investment partners (CPs) has been extended from 31 January 2022 to 28 February 2022. The $2 billion ITVF seeks to encourage private investment in local innovation and technology startups. ITVF co-invests with selected CPs at
27th January 2022

Special Announcement
In view of the severity of the local epidemic situation, save for those involved in the provision of emergency services and essential public services, all other government employees shall “work from home”, in order to achieve more rigorous social distancing
24th January 2022

Launchpad Luna, the Blockchain & NFT Accelerator Program, is NOW OPEN for applications!
LaunchpadLuna is focusing on #Blockchain & #NFT innovation in art, entertainment, media, e-sports & gaming, streaming, collectibles, insurance, finance, and data management. – High-potential early-stage blockchain & NFT startups will receive – Monetary investment of up to USD$500,000 (or equivalent)
21st January 2022

Brinc’s Healthcare Program is NOW OPEN for application!
This is a virtual program, focusing on early-stage startups that are developing new alternatives and better processes to solve the inefficiencies in the healthcare space. The program is designed to support startups in three main areas: – Fundraising: Be investor-ready
20th January 2022

Brinc’s FoodTech Accelerator program is now open for application!
Brinc is looking for startups developing new alternatives and better processes to improve the FoodTech space! The program is designed to support startups in three main areas: – Fundraising: Be investor-ready and pitch your business to Brinc’s global network of
20th January 2022

Brinc’s CleanTech & Sustainability Accelerator Program is NOW OPEN for application!
Brinc’s CleanTech & Sustainability Accelerator Program is NOW OPEN for application for early-staged startups that are building innovative solutions to save our climate’s future! The program is designed to support startups in three main areas: – Fundraising: Be investor-ready and
19th January 2022

Azalvo Project powered by Jumpstart is extending the deadline for application to February 14, 2022
Azalvo Project powered by Jumpstart is extending the deadline for application to February 14, 2022, for all the virtual teams. Azalvo Project is a Hong Kong based hybrid online and in person accelerator focusing on blockchain, AR/VR, crypto, fashion tech,
18th January 2022

The AIESEC Outlier 2022 Smart Living Challenge is now open for applications!
With AIESEC Hong Kong Limited as the organiser and Cyberport Hong Kong as the co-organiser of this year’s challenge, we are proud to commence the challenge which aims at promoting smart living that transforms our daily lives to become more
13th January 2022

Asia Smart App Awards (ASA) 2021 is now open for application!
Organised by WTIA and sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (CreateHK), Asia Smart App Awards (ASA) is stepping into its 8th edition. We are inviting the app developers brim with wisdom
12th January 2022

「數碼轉型創業奇兵」開始接受報名!
香港青年協會獲得大灣區共同家園青年公益基金資助,「數碼轉型創業奇兵」旨在鼓勵和支持創業年青人進行數碼轉型,為成功取錄的申請者提供為期一年的訓練,包括:數碼轉型及營銷培訓課程、企業考察,以及專業導師顧問諮詢服務等。期間,申請者需為公司進行實戰數碼轉型規劃,包括網絡行銷內容及設計、網上開拓客源及數碼營銷廣告等,並將為最終5隊數碼轉型最成功個案提供媒體曝光機會。 上課日期:2022年2月至2022年5月 上課時間:晚上7時至9時 欲知更多信息,請點擊這裏。 如欲報名,請點擊這裏。
7th January 2022

青創未來 – 青年創業支援計劃 「青年創業學 – 傳統就業以外的新出路」現正接受報名!
香港青年協會獲得科勁發展有限公司及攜手扶弱基金資助,於2022年舉辦為期一年的「青創未來 – 青年創業支援計劃」,為年青人提供一站式相關創業培育及資助,增加其創業實用知識,學習營商技巧,建立自信和提升創業或就業能力,以創業解決貧窮狀況。另外,青協亦將透過與商界合作,為受惠青年提供創業導師指導和支持,協助實踐個人創業計劃,解決創業初期所遇到的種種問題和困難,增加受惠青年成功創業機會。 為強化受惠青年就業和創業能力和技能、提升他們的個人能力和競爭力,香港青年協會將舉辦「青年創業學 – 傳統就業以外的新出路」課程。課程完結後,學員可遞交創業計劃書,參加『學以致用』創業計劃書大賽角逐大獎,及鞏固學習成果。 上課日期:2022年1月至2022年4月 上課時間:晚上7時至9時 欲知更多信息,請點擊這裏。 如欲報名,請點擊這裏。
7th January 2022

Join Hack.Asia with your innovative solutions to sustainability challenges!
Are you a startup, student or innovator passionate about innovating for the sustainable future? Join Hack.Asia with your innovative solutions that address the current sustainability challenges faced by leading businesses in Asia. Compete for great prizes and get the chance to turn ideas into reality.
20th December 2021