HKUST's flagship pitching competition in its 16th year, with a HKD one million prize split across the top startups. 15 finalists pitch across the morning, there is an innovation showcase floor over lunch, and the awards and extended networking run through the afternoon. The real draw for an outside founder is the room: Sino Group as title sponsor, Alibaba Cloud as ecosystem partner, Cyberport and HKSTP as strategic partners, with the GF Securities and Shui On investment arms in the audience. If you are trying to figure out who writes seed cheques in Hong Kong, this is a short list of them in one hall.
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center & Sino Group
Pitch Monday 12 October 2026 · 09:00 · HKUST Entrepreneurship Center & Sino Group
