Upcoming Event

Are you ready to take your startup to heights? The JUMPSTARTER for One Earth competition, organised by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, is seeking innovative, tech-driven startups and scaleups focused on sustainability and AI. Compete for a share of up to US$5 million in investment and gain high-impact networking opportunities with industry leaders, as well as global recognition for your brand.

Projects targeting industries such as Art & Entertainment, Building & Construction, Consumer, Energy, Fintech, Healthcare, and Web 3.0 are encouraged to apply! To participate, applicants will need to submit an application form, a PowerPoint presentation (up to 15 slides), and a brief video introduction (1-2minutes).

The competition will evaluate submissions based on several criteria, including Innovation or Industry Disruption (30%), Business Model, Traction, Growth Potential and Strategies (30%), Team Background and Strength (20%), Impact and Sustainability (20%), and Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area nexus (Bonus 5%). (Read the judging criteria in full.) 

The submission deadline is 8 Dec 2024, with the announcement of the top 100 participants and selected Top 30 participants to be made in late Dec 2024 and early Jan 2025. The final onstage pitch will take place on March 26 and 27, 2025.

HKBU start-up community members who would like to participate in the competition, please use this exclusive application link to submit your application. You may visit the event website for further details.

Enquiries:

Mr Steven Yip
E: stevenyip@hkbu.edu.hk
T: 3411 8075