HSBC New-To-Bank Startups Campaign for HKUST Community & Info Session on 27 Apr

HSBC VisionGo connects entrepreneurs to latest business information and over 1,500 service providers on financing, taxation, legal and digital marketing and so on, bringing new business opportunities.

Details of the Info Session on 27 Apr (Wed)

*** The Briefing Session is co-organized by HSBC and HKUST Entrepreneurship Center. ***

Since the pandemic burst, startups are constantly facing new challenges to get ahead. To run a business is not easy, which makes having the smart business solutions and practical resources to streamline your finances are imperative for achieving business goals. The session will invite speakers from HSBC to cover the right banking services and innovative technologies for startup ecosystem to overcome operational challenges. Also you can learn the free tools and digital platforms including HSBC VisionGo, Smart Solution to create efficient workflow and get connect with knowledge, resources and opportunities.

Here are some key takeaways you may expect from this event:

• How to Start?   Things to consider when you bring an idea come true
• How to Scale Up?   Digital resources platforms for startups
• How to Expand?   Comprehensive banking and finance support for entrepreneurial journey

Date: 27 Apr 2022 (Wed)

Time: 16:00 - 17:00

Language: English

Format: Online via Zoom

Registration Deadline: 25 Mar 2022 (Mon) 

Registration Link: Register through EC App / Here 

Guest Speakers: 

Ada Lin (SVP, Innovation & Growth, Business Banking, HSBC Hong Kong) Ada is the commercialization lead of beyond banking proposition of business banking of HSBC, she and her team drive beyond banking customers experience via launch of innovation initiatives in the bank, including VisionGo and Smart Solution to bring right resources to connect SME and optimize their business operation. Prior to that, Ada had extensive experience covering different business segments in banking industry.

Gary Chow (VP, Innovative Business and Ecosystem Partnership, Business Banking, HSBC Hong Kong) Gary is part of HSBC Commercial Banking Innovative Business and Ecosystem Partnership team, driving the bank’s proactive engagement with the innovation and technology ecosystem, delivering banking and beyond banking support to start-ups and entrepreneurs in turning their business vision into reality.

Details of the campaign

From now till 31 Dec 2022, as a startup company incubated by the HKUST, you can get preferential account service from HSBC with free access to HSBC VisionGo platform and introduce your brand and services to more than 40,000 businesses.

1. 100% HSBC Bank Account Application Fee Waiver*

An eligible startup company can enjoy a 100% waiver on the account application fee for its first account application request made with the bank during the promotion period. The Waiver applies only to the basic account application fee, any additional fees, e.g. service fee on special company account opening^, will not be subject to the Waiver.

Eligibility: 

-A company who has been awarded funding Entrepreneurship Centre**; or

-A company who has been shortlisted by any one of HKUST entrepreneurship competitions or programmes

APPLY NOW and learn more details at VisionGo HKUST offer page for account opening.

2. Capture More Business Leads as HSBC VisionGo Business Member for FREE

VisionGo (www.visiongo.hsbc.com.hk) is a digital B2B platform connecting SMEs, sharing business know-how and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to reach out to each other.

Startups with HSBC banking account can kickstart your journey in VisionGo as Business Member for FREE and enjoy: 

-Be able to reach more than 40K businesses in HK, GBA and ASEAN

-Connect to best-fit business partners on the platform directly

-Utilize service catalog, articles, event, offer etc. functions to increase brand exposure and create business leads

REGISTER NOW to unlock your business opportunities and access to the resources needed to make your small business growing via HSBC!

For a detailed registration guide, please visit:

https://www.visiongo.hsbc.com.hk/en/article/guide-on-how-to-become-a-visiongo-business-member-en

Remarks:

*Terms and Conditions apply

** Startup company incubated by HKUST Entrepreneurship Center

^ Service fee on Special Company Account Opening is the additional fee charged on certain types of companies (including company with 3 or more layers in its structure, limited company in receivership/liquidation or trust account) 

• For HSBC bank account opening enquiries, please contact Gary Chow of HSBC gary.p.k.chow@hsbc.com.hk   

• For HSBC VisionGo enquiries, please contact Sharon Jiang of HSBC Sharon.x.jiang@hsbc.com.hk

• The university has the right to interpret and change the campaign details, and to terminate offers made with or without prior notice and reason.