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In 2022 GREEN Hackathon wants to go further in search for innovative ideas on how to recreate products and solutions for the Hospitality industry from waste, in a drive towards a full circular economy within the sector. Application deadline: 12

UPSTARTS aim to recognise, amplify and reward the next generation of Asia’s homegrown retail players from emerging consumer brands, retailers, marketplaces, retail tech startups and expert solution providers. Submission deadline: August 2022 For more information, please visit HERE.

FEW Accelerator offers mature startups a range of services from cash investment, mentorship, media coverage and valuable access to FEW’s exclusive investor network, while charting a clear pathway for expansion. Who should join: We’re looking for female entrepreneurs, particularly those

The Banking Graduate Trainee Programme (BGTP), launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the banking industry, will offer entry-level positions in three business / function streams: (i) fintech, (ii) green and sustainable finance, and (iii) the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) business. For more information and

The Founder Institute is the proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, the highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make

香港作為知識型經濟社會，青年人需要努力不懈、充實知識，持續學習不同技能，為社會進步作出貢獻。 事實上，社會上不少青年憑著自己獨特的技能與拼博精神，在市場開拓新商機，為社會增添新的經濟動力。然而，要令業務持續發展，必須配合具策略性的計劃，並且高瞻遠矚、務實處事，方可立足於競爭激烈的營商環境。 截止報名日期 : 2022年5月31日 欲知更多信息及報名，請點擊這裏。

The Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Accelerator 2022 is an accelerator programme teamed up with BFSI partners in fostering data collaboration across the industry. Shortlisted tech ventures will have opportunity to co-create and conduct proof-of-concept (POC) via Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) Fintech Virtual Lab with corporate partners. Application deadline: 8 June 2022

This award aims to drive smart retail transformation, recognize SMART and innovative ideas and campaigns and outstanding SMART retail talents in key aspects of new retail and to promote best practices and standards of smart retail. Application deadline: 31 May 2022 For more

As one of the core sectors of Hong Kong’s vibrant creative industries, the digital entertainment (DE) industry has been changing rapidly in the past few years. DE companies are becoming more and more technology-driven. The prevalence of social media and

IPHatch 香港知識產權創業比賽幫優勝者創業或升級轉型。今屆，IPHatch再次聯乘Nokia及Panasonic, 提供多款金蛋給你自由發揮，助你闖出一番事業！ 截止報名日期 : 2022年6月30日 欲知更多信息及報名，請點擊這裏。

Steering by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and organisng by Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA), the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022: ICT Startup Award is now open for enrolment. As one of the renowned

The Awards aim to endorse and honour forward-looking and promising startup founders on an individual basis, who have attained breakthrough innovation in their businesses and commit to bringing positive impacts to the community and society. Nomination deadline: 20 May 2022

CUHK Business School has developed a set of measurement matrices and is now recruiting 100 corporates and 200 SMEs to participate in the Corporate Innovation Index(CII) ranking. Top-ranked achievers will be announced in the award ceremony in the second quarter

As HKSTP InnoAcademy’s signature programme, the Technology Leaders of Tomorrow (TLT) Programme is tailor-made for bright young minds starting out on an Innovation & Technology (I&T) career who aspire to become future I&T leaders in Hong Kong. Application deadline: 24

Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is a new digital and truly inclusive platform for Founders in Asia. The platform offers over US$300,000 worth of benefits and credits, giving startups free access to the technology, tools, and resources they need to

The Fintech Olympiad (FTOL) presents the ideas and application of financial technology in the competition, providing a chance for students to discover their talents and ideas for fintech in any industry, as our society and economy steadily transitions into a

The event aims to build and provide a sustainable platform for local companies to develop and showcase their EdTech solutions which can facilitate the increase the engaging, sharing, exploring and assessing of teaching and learning experiences inside or beyond classrooms

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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.