Networks
Hong Kong’s support services for startups are growing rapidly, be they entrepreneurship clubs or academic networks, and startup workshops, seminars and events seem to be happening almost every day. Few other places in the region offer as many opportunities to network, so often and so easily. Get connected with our dynamic community now!
Entrepreneur & Start-Up Clubs/Associations
Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA) Pearl River Delta Chapter
AAMA Pearl River Delta Chapter was founded in Hong Kong in 2012.
Asia MarTech Society
The Asia MarTech Society is a community/association that connects MarTech players and industry stakeholders in Asia. It aspires to promote the adoption of MarTech in Asia and facilitate intra-regional trade in MarTech through events, knowledge sharing and management, and strategic partnership with MarTech peer organizations in Europe and the United States.
Dim Sum Labs
Dim Sum Labs has been the first hacker-space implemented in Hong Kong. Unlike many other maker/hacker space in Hong Kong, we are a community oriented space rather than a business.
HKT Startup Ecosystem
HKT aims to empower and collaborate with startups to help them achieve success through a vibrant Startup Ecosystem that includes multiple HKT business units. Our aim is to leverage emerging technologies in order to better serve enterprises and the public sector as well as co-building a smarter city.
Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA)
The Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA) is an independent, membership-based organization. We aim to engage the broad real estate businesses with PropTech innovations by facilitating connection, collaboration, and cultivation.
Hong Kong Startup Support Group – HKSSG
Hong Kong’s First Decentralised Open-Source Startup Community
Initially started from a single LinkedIn post by a startup founder looking for help, it brought other startup founders together to pool resources together into helping each other grow through contacts and help.
Initially started from a single LinkedIn post by a startup founder looking for help, it brought other startup founders together to pool resources together into helping each other grow through contacts and help.
Hong Kong Young Entrepreneur Association
香港青年創業家協會（Hong Kong Young Entrepreneur Association）發源於Facebook，前名為年青人創業聯盟，在二零零八年四月創立群組，目的為推動年青人創業精神，為有志創業之士創建一個交流的平台。
Internet Society Hong Kong Chapter – ISOC HK
Internet Society Hong Kong Chapter (ISOC HK) is an open and accessible network, in technology and policy, contributes to and provides a platform for sustainable development of the information society, which enriches the human experience.
INVOTECH
As a do-tank, we cocreatively help students/ youth embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, help entrepreneurs/ tech startups succeed, help SMEs adopt new technology, advocate entrepreneurial spirits in large corporates and advocate citizen participation in policy making.
Launchpad
Launchpad is a digital platform (with IRL benefits, too) that encourages connection, business support and community between like-minded entrepreneurs who seek a sounding board and knowledge base to lean on.
Make a Difference – MaD
Founded in 2009, MaD (Make a Difference) inspires and empowers young people all over Asia to come up with creative responses to our time’s challenges.
Next Chapter Raise
Next Chapter Raise is Asia’s first funding ecosystem designed to inspire, educate and connect female founders with savvy investors and strategic advisors.
PropTech Institute
PropTech Institute PropTech Institute is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting PropTech—the application of technology to property. Established in 2019 by a group of committed professionals that share a passion in technology and real estate, PropTech Institute is a platform
Sino Inno Lab
Sino Group launched Sino Inno Lab in 2018 to support Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem and growth into an international innovation hub.
SME Lab中小企抗逆支援
香港中小企正面臨前所未有的挑戰，SME Lab 中小企研究所身同感受，希望藉著「互助互撐」精神，推出「SME Lab中小企抗逆支援」，與大家一起逆轉勝！
Startup College
Startup College is one of the leading startup communities in Hong Kong.
Startup Weekend
Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams and communities. Come share ideas, form teams, and launch startups.
StartupsGBA
A community of startups in Hong Kong promoting entrepreneurship and to grow Hong Kong as a tech-hub in Asia.
The Entrepreneurs Club
Established in 2002, The Entrepreneurs Club is one of the longest running English speaking organizations for Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong.
The Entrepreneurs’ Network – TEN
Established since 2005, TEN is a non-profit association that actively feeds the entrepreneurial minds with a network of fun peers and practical information.
THE GOOD LAB
Innovation Consultancy + Bespoke Training
Good Lab provides leading social innovation consultancy and training for organisations looking for a more human-centric way to tackle the tough issues that they face.
Good Lab provides leading social innovation consultancy and training for organisations looking for a more human-centric way to tackle the tough issues that they face.
The Indus Entrepreneurs – TiE
TiE is a non-profit, global community welcoming entrepreneurs from all over the world.
The Women Entrepreneurs Network
WEN’s mission is to encourage, educate and empower women to scale up their business.
Web Wednesday Hong Hong
Asia’s networking community for internet executives and digital start-ups.
WHub
Our mission is to unleash startups’ full potential by connecting them to the resources they need.
University Networks
CityU Innopreneurship Ecosystem
Entrepreneurship is the process of starting a business, typically a start-up company offering an innovative product or service.
CUHK’s Center for Entrepreneurship
Founded in 2005, the Center for Entrepreneurship (CfE) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is an interdisciplinary association.
HK Tech 300 Angel Fund
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has instituted the HK Tech 300 Angel Fund (“Angel Fund”) under the HK Tech 300 Programme.
HKU iDendron
iDendron, HKU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub, is committed to be the enabling partner of innovator and nurture entrepreneurial spirit on campus, incubate HKU early-stage startups with resources and mentorship, establish interdisciplinary cooperation and grow the collaborative community to impact on HKU and beyond.
HKU’s Knowledge Exchange (KE)
Knowledge Exchange (KE), together with Teaching and Research, form the three pillars that underpin all the activities of The University of Hong Kong (HKU).
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center (EC)
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center (EC), established in 1999 initially as Entrepreneurship Program, is a center to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the campus.
Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative
LEI conducts knowledge transfer activities, provides funding and competition, and offers consultation and internships to drive innovation among students and teachers.
MIT Hong Kong Innovation Node
Since 2015, the purpose of the MIT Node is to share MIT’s knowledge in innovation and entrepreneurship and cultivate the capabilities of MIT students, increasing opportunities for students and faculty to participate in the innovation process.
POLYU’s Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO)
The Knowledge Transfer and Entrepreneurship Office (KTEO) strives to create societal impact by advancing knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship.
Others
AIESEC
With campus offices in 7 local universities and service provided to 14+ tertiary institutions, AIESEC in Hong Kong has been operating since 1967 to facilitate youth leadership development.
HKQAA Hong Kong Registration – Start-ups
Nurture Technology Start-ups, Foster Long Term Development
In Hong Kong, there has been a significant increase in the number of start-ups in the past few years.
In Hong Kong, there has been a significant increase in the number of start-ups in the past few years.
Hong Kong Commons
Hong Kong Commons opened its doors in June of 2011 to entrepreneurs, start-up ventures and professionals after recognizing the need for affordable office spaces in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong E-commerce Business Association (HKEBA)
Hong Kong E-commerce Business Association (HKEBA) has created a hub of like-minded people who aim to bring digital transformation to their workplace.
Jumpstart
Jumpstart is Hong Kong’s first print publication geared to startups and small businesses.
Oddup
Oddup is an indispensable resource for investors, investment banks, venture capitalists, accelerators, corporate innovators and management consultancies seeking detailed information and greater clarity in the fragmented and foggy startup sector, the ICO landscape, or the cryptocurrency investment market.
Xccelerate
Xccelerate was founded with the original vision of bridging the tech talent gap in Hong Kong.
Youth Business Hong Kong (YBHK)
The HKFYG encourages young people to explore and find new directions away from the traditional youth job market, living up to the theme, “Another Choice. Another Opportunity.”