Application Closing Date:

31 July 2014 12:00pm

Hong Kong Time

StartmeupHKVenture Programme

2014

Submit entry: Answer all the questions and provide pictures and a video link. 2

The StartmeupHK Venture Programme is a global competition for high-impact, innovative and scalable startups who aim to expand their business globally from Hong Kong.

PrizesWinners will receive benefits worth over US$500,000: Sponsored trip to Hong Kong

Pitch to over 500 potential investors, business partners and startup community stakeholders

Professional services from leading accounting, legal, design, brand strategy and managed hosting firms in Hong Kong

Partnership matching and networking opportunities

Mentorship and practical help to build your business

Free workspace in Hong Kong

Media exposure opportunities

Business incorporation and trademark application services in Hong Kong

Create application: Go to www.startmeup.hk and create your login and password.1

Steps

Category One Early-to-growth Stage: startups with revenue and/or significant number of users or customers.

Category Two Concept and Prototype Stage: startups with concept and prototype and no revenue.

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This year the competition is open to applicants from two categories:

Category One

Early-to-growth stage startups with revenue and/or significant number of users or customers: An innovative, high impact, scalable and sustainable business With at least two to three years track record of going to market An early to growth stage venture with revenue or with significant numbers of users/customers Aim to develop business globally with the intent to establish an Asian/Greater China office in Hong Kong Demonstrate positive economic, social and/or environmental impact

Category Two

Startups with concept and prototype and no revenue: An innovative, impactful, scalable and sustainable concept and business model With a feasible concept and prototype which can be commercialised and/or scaled globally or have the possibility to reach out to significant numbers of users/customers Aim to use Hong Kong as their launch pad to grow their business globally

Key dates 31 July

September

10-14 November

11 November

Closing date for applications

9 winners will be shortlisted from Category One, and 3 from Category Two

A five-day programme in Hong Kong for the 12 winners

The 12 winners to attend a forum with pitching sessions where 3 Grand Award Winners will be selected by the judging panel and audience

Connect with us!

StartmeupHK Venture Programme

@StartmeupHK and #StartmeupHK

www.startmeup.hk

startmeuphk@investhk.gov.hk

The rewards from winning the championship of the StartmeupHK competition are invaluable, beyond any monetary estimate.Dr David Hanson, Chief Scientist of Hanson Robotics, Grand Award Winner of the 2013 StartmeupHK Venture Programme

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