作者： Laura Jiang (page 2)

PwC Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation are jointly launching cohort 2 of the Tech Raiser programme, which aims to build star companies, expand the investor community and attract quality technology companies to Hong Kong, with a view to fostering a robust Innovation & Technology (I&T) ecosystem for Hong Kong to stay competitive in the new economy. The 2nd cohort is now open for registration.

With the rise of “Open Data” and streamline business processes, the importance of utilising artificial intelligence with cloud solutions has equally increase as they can provide a range of algorithms to produce timely analysis for decision making and connected processes in a more secured environment. In this regard, Hong Kong Technology Advancement Group (HKtag) will hold a “Open Data Hackathon” (ODH) from 13 to 15 November 2021 with conference cum Hackathon Final on 15 November 2021 (Monday).

Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), is an exciting tech startup challenge drawing hundreds of brilliant minds from the globe to unleash their brain powers. Starting from 2016, this international event has been scaling up significantly attracting overwhelming attention and has become an eagerly anticipated annual occasion in town ever since.

The Captain’s Table Innovation Challenge, a pitch competition focused on the maritime and logistics industry, is recruiting for its 3rd cohort. Pitch to win international exposure to stakeholders, a cash prize of US$20,000 and access to a top network of corporates and investors within the maritime industry. The program is designed to propel start-ups to success.

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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).