JUMPSTARTER is a non-profit project organized by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that offers a forum for all young people and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong to jump start their aspirations. Additionally, it is a first-of-its-kind startup event that is solely dedicated to exhibiting excellent firms and offering fruitful networking possibilities. By bringing entrepreneurs, corporations, investors, and the general public together, our mission is to build, empower, and strengthen Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship, assisting in the transformation of Hong Kong into a major hub for global innovation and technology.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be the Founder or Co-founder of the startup.
- Startup is ideation-stage or early-stage or growth-stage. The business has been operational for less than 5 years.
- Startup must have raised less than US$20 million in funding to date.
- Startup must possess an innovative business idea or product or service, and demonstrate how your innovation and technology has impacted your business, your industry and the people.
- Startup must desire to make Hong Kong and/or other cities in the GBA be part of your future plans.
Benefits of AEF JUMPSTARTE Global Pitch Competition
- Pitch to top investors & corporates
- Win a share of up to US$5 million investment and HK$1 million cash
- Gain global recognition & media exposure
- Connect with Alibaba ecosystem
- Free exhibition opportunity
- Sponsored travel to HK for the Grand Finale
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