Elevator Pitch International Competition 2025

THE PITCH THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

EPIC 2025 is not just another competition—it’s the ultimate global platform for startups to scale.

Held in Hong Kong, Asia’s premier startup ecosystem, EPIC offers direct access to a vibrant business environment and invaluable opportunities to connect with the fast-growing Greater Bay Area, helping you supercharge your global ambitions.

EPIC isn’t just another competition, but offers unparalleled exposure to investors and corporate partners, exclusive networking opportunities, and tailored support to help you present your innovation and break into key global markets.

One pitch. 60 seconds. Your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity starts here.

KEY DATES

Application deadline: 17 Jun 2025, 23:59

Online Regional Pitch: Jul 2025

Finalists Announcement: Aug 2025

EPIC Week: 3 - 7 Nov 2025

ELIGIBILITY

Ready to unlock exponential growth with EPIC? Check out the eligibility requirements:

• Your company is a registered business
• Your company will have been established for less than 10 years as of 30 Nov 2025.
• Your company is built on innovations in Digital Health Tech, FinTech, or GreenTech.
• Your company has strong intention to expand research & development (R&D) and business operation functions to Hong Kong and/or the Greater Bay Area in mainland China.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The judges evaluate the applications based on several key criteria to identify the most promising startups. Here's what they look at:

1. UNIQUENESS

Does your product or service demonstrate a high level of innovation and competitive edge? What sets you apart from others in the market?

2. MARKET SIZE

What’s the growth potential of your product or service in terms of market demand and scalability? Is there a significant market opportunity for your solution?

3. STRATEGY

What are your planned actions and strategies to achieve your business goals? How well-defined and feasible is your roadmap for success?

More information: https://epic.hkstp.org/

Enquiry: EPIC@hkstp.org