The StartmeupHK Venture Program in Hong Kong will offer benefits worth over US$500,000 for the winners - Application deadline July 30 2014

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The StartmeupHK Venture Program in Hong Kong will offer benefits worth over US$500,000 for the winners - Application deadline July 30 2014



Hong Kong is the world’s top four tech capital to watch (after Silicon Valley and New York), according to a recent Forbes magazine article. It is high time for entrepreneurs to discover what Hong Kong can offer as a launch pad for the expansion of their business globally. Access to capital, talent and markets are just part of the story.
 
The StartmeupHK Venture Program in Hong Kong (organized by Invest HK, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) is a global competition for high-impact, innovative and scalable startups who aim to develop and launch their business globally from Hong Kong. It offers benefits worth over US$500,000 for the winners. It is a great way to tap into the fastest growing region of Asia Pacific and China for new ventures.
 
In Dec 2013, one of the 3 Grand Award Winners - Hanson Robotics, HQ in Dallas. Please see their CEO, Dr David Hanson's sharing of insight and tips in the competition.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpWJTvrbRIc&feature=em-subs_digest 
 
The StartmeupHK Venture Awards is now to applications. Entrants are required to submit an online application before 31 July 2014 (12:00 p.m.Hong Kong time).



For more info, please contact Lawrence Tang, Head, Investment Promotion, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, SF at415 835 9318 orlawrence_tang@hketosf.gov.hk