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‘Entrepreneur Day’ and ‘Start-up Express’ help innovators adapt to the post-pandemic era

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HONG KONG, Dec 4, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Seeking a balance between the youthful enthusiasm of start-ups and steady performance of established firms has become a key issue for Hong Kong, as its entrepreneur ecosystem matures. The HKTDC Entrepreneur Day (E-day) and Start-up Express International, organised by The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), brought together industry leaders, experts, start-ups and participants to discuss the shift towards sustainable and inclusive growth within the international start-up universe and how start-ups can address the pressing challenges of the post-pandemic era. The three-day E-Day ran from 30 November to today and included the debut of the Start-up Express International entrepreneurship development programme.Under the theme "Balance Beyond the Boom", the E-day attracted over 9,000 attendees and viewers from 44 countries and regions to the hybrid exhibition and seminarsTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, E-day incorporated the 12th World SME Summit, co-organised by the Hong Kong General ...

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‘Balance Beyond the Boom’ – HKTDC Entrepreneur Day helps start-ups prepare for the post-pandemic landscape

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HONG KONG, Nov 30, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announces the launch of Entrepreneur Day, a three-day (30 November to 2 December) event with the theme of 'Balance Beyond the Boom'. Packed with a hybrid mix of online and physical seminars and exhibitions, the event explores a diverse range of developments in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through forums, exhibitions, workshops, and networking events in the "Start-up Arena", industry leaders, experts, start-ups and participants learn how to achieve business success in the post-pandemic world. The first-ever "Start-up Express International" will also be held on 1 December bringing together local and international start-ups to exchange views and share experience, as well as encourage overseas expansion.Organised by HKTDC, Entrepreneur Day began today. Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, delivered the welcoming remarks.During the seminar, "T-Chat - Global VC Investment: Rise or Fall", Eric Manlunas, Founder & Managing Partner of Wavemaker Partners, Duncan Chiu, Council Member (Technology and Innovation) of HKSAR Legislative Council, and Karena Belin, Co-...

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Less Than a Month to go for Jordan’s Largest Tech Expo for Start-ups

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AMMAN, JORDAN, Sep 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan's is preparing for the very first edition of the country's largest tech expo for start-ups, Jordan StartUp Expo 2022 (https://jordanstartupexpo.com), organised by The Future Event Media & Productions (https://thefuture-event.com), on 19-20 October 2022 at the St. Regis, Amman.Jordan's start-up ecosystem being ranked 3rd in the Middle East & 64th Globally, this expo is bringing together the country's emerging yet innovative start-ups along with leading cutting-edge solution providers, Venture Capital firms, Angel Investors, Accelerators & Incubators. With 1600+ Attendees, 250+ Start-up Founders, 55+ Speakers and 30+ solution providers, this business expo is aimed to deconstruct the critical issues, grouped into key themes namely:- Start-Up Development & Grass roots- Performance, Technology & Data science- Brand & Engagement- Finance & FundingUnder the Patronage of The Ministry of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship, along with the presence H.E. Mr. Ahmad Hanandeh, Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, there will be multiple attractions, such as ...

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10 winning start-ups stand out at Start-up Express

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HONG KONG, Jun 15, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The fifth edition of Start-up Express, an entrepreneurship development programme organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), came to a successful conclusion today. The Pitching Final, which was streamed live, saw 10 winning start-ups selected from a total of 20 shortlisted companies. The "My Favourite Start-up Award", decided through live online polling, was awarded to Good Food Technologies, while the newly added ESG Award went to i2Cool in recognition of its sustainable and socially efficient business solution. The 10 winning teams will participate in a series of local and international events to develop their businesses by building connections, exploring markets, seeking partners and enhancing brand awareness.The Start-up Express Pitching Final winners pictured together with the judging panel and special guests. Ben Cheng, Managing Partner, C Ventures; Jason Chiu, Chairman, Hong Kong Start-up Council; Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC; Raymond Yung, Vice Chairman, AMTD Group; and Arshad Chowdhury, Managing Partner, Betatron Venture Group [back row, L-R]The distinguished judging panel ...

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Start-up Express Pitching Final takes place on 15 June

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HONG KONG, May 31, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Start-up Express, an entrepreneurship development programme organised annually by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has returned for its fifth edition. As they face up to issues arising from the ongoing pandemic and adverse global economy, start-up enterprises are in need of support more than ever before. This year's programme continues to help entrepreneurs develop their businesses by building connections, exploring markets, seeking partners and enhancing brand awareness.In 2021, 10 winning teams were selected for the Start-up Express Pitching FinalAllklear advocates the concept of plant-based, functional and sustainable foods through innovative technology to produce a new generation of future health foodsi2cool has developed a radiative cooling paint that reduces the surface temperature of buildings as well as saving energy and reducing carbon emissionsNurturing a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystemStephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC, said the HKTDC would continue its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses, especially during the pandemic, in addition to pro...

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Funds pouring in across start-up ecosystem in Singapore

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SINGAPORE - There's no lack of action in the local start-up scene with several firms landing fresh funds from investors in recent months. The money has been pouring in across the start-up ecosystem, with firms in the healthcare and medical fields among those in the limelight. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Start-up Express Pitching Final showcases innovation

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HONG KONG, Jun 29, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Start-up Express, an entrepreneurship development programme organised annually by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has returned for its fourth edition. The Pitching Final of the programme came to a successful conclusion today with a judging panel selecting exceptional Hong Kong tech start-ups that presented inspirational ideas and innovative solutions to help overcome social and environmental issues.The Start-up Express Pitching Contest winners pictured together with the judging panel and special guests. Pictured on the front row (from left) are judges Herbert Chia, Venture Partner, Sequoia Capital China; Raymond Yung, Vice Chairman, AMTD Global Advisory Committee; Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director of HKTDC; Hendrick Sin, Co-founder & Executive Director & Vice Chairman, CMGE Technology Group Limited; and Duncan Chiu, Co-founder, Radiant Venture Capital Limited.The distinguished judging panel witnessed the rise of new start-up success stories.Renowned stand-up comedian Vivek Mahbubani, the event host, talked to entrepreneurs from some of the participating start-ups.For the second consecuti...

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HKTDC’s Start-up Fiesta kick-starts today

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HONG KONG, May 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced the launch of the inaugural Hong Kong Start-up Fiesta campaign that will run in May and June. Comprising a full range of activities organised by the HKTDC and other organisations, the aim of the campaign is to support and foster the local start-up eco-system and help innovative new companies capture business opportunities amid the challenges of the pandemic.Speaking at today's ceremony to mark the launch of the Hong Kong Start-up Fiesta campaign, HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Stephen Liang said the HKTDC will work with different organisations to co-create a series of start-up-focused activities in May and June.Stephen Liang, Assistant Executive Director, HKTDC (front row, second from right), Jason Chiu, Chairman, Hong Kong Start-up Council (front row, from right) and Mark Lo, CEO, AMTD (front row, from left) took a group photo with the 10 selected scale-ups for the Start-up Express Master League, including Contact Beverage, CYC Motor, Film Players, Gense Technologies, Incus, Koofy Development Limited, MAD Gaze, Return Helper, MedEXO Robotics and Miscato.M...

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Health-tech start-up SenzeHub uses wearables to monitor patients’ condition

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SINGAPORE - Health-tech start-up SenzeHub develops wearables that monitor patients' vital signs such as heart rate and temperature. These devices help flag any deterioration in the user's condition and provide an early alert for emergencies. The Singapore-headquartered firm was set up last year after responding to an innovation challenge by Intellectual Property Intermediary, a non-profit organisation established by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

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Help from local start-up Cognicept Systems to deploy robots more easily and at lower cost

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SINGAPORE - The disruptions on labour force and global supply chains amid the Covid-19 crisis have made companies and industries see the unique value of robots in mitigating the impact. Local start-up Cognicept Systems wants to seize this opportunity to make it easier and cheaper for firms to deploy robots in areas such as logistics and cleaning, through its technology and remote robot pilots. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.