Start-up Express 2023 briefing session on 18 Apr - Scroll down for details!
Start-up Express is Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s highly curated start-up development programme that targets start-ups offering innovative and tech products or solutions, as well as with strong desire to enter the international market. The programme aims to assist local start-ups in building capability and connections, exploring markets, seeking business and funding partners, and enhancing brand awareness.
The programme offers start-ups with unique opportunities to learn, grow and connect. Each year, 10 winners will be selected as the annual cohort who will be exposed to vigorous marketing activities and earned attention from investors, media and potential partners.
Nomination by HKUST EC for joining Start-up Express 2023
HKUST students/ startups who are interested and would like to seek for HKUST EC nomination to the Start-up Express Programme, please complete our EC Fast-track Form after completion of the official application to HKTDC. Deadline of seeking HKUST EC nomination is on 23 Apr 2023. extended to 7 May 2023.
Key Dates* of the HKTDC Start-up Express 2023:
23 Apr 2023 (Sun)Extended to 7 May 2023 (Sun): Deadline of HKUST x HKTDC Fast Track Application- 10 May 2023 (Wed): Official deadline of HKTDC Start-up Express 2023
- Late May: Announcement of Final 40
- 4 Jul 2023 (Tue): Pitching Final
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The HKTDC Start-up Express helps Hong Kong start-ups to succeed through a highly curated programme for start-ups to:
- building capability and connections
- exploring markets
- seeking business and funding partners
- enhancing brand awareness.
Interested in applying? Don’t miss the chance to get exclusive application tips!
Start-up Express 2023 briefing session
Date: 18 Apr 2023 (Tue)
Time: 16:00-17:00 (HKT)
Speakers:
Mr Kevin Ho, Section Head, Start-up & Innovation, HKTDC
Mr Eric Lai, Co-founder & Director of Operations, Flow
The briefing will cover:
- The competition's timeline and judging criteria
- Details and benefits of the Start-up Express programme
- Sharing from past winner about the Start-up Express journey and tips on application and pitching.
Register for the briefing session now: https://hktdc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7dqmrVBSQQ-3S-bTPGUeVg
Enquiry for HKUST Fast Track: Ms. Tracy Leung (HKUST Entrepreneurship Center), tracyleung@ust.hk
Enquiry for Programme: startupexpress@hktdc.org