Elevator Pitch Competition for Global Startups ($5M investment prize) 2024

  •  Contest
  •  31-Dec-2023
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

EPiC is a unique, worldwide competition for global startups to expand their footprints into Asia, leveraging extensive network and tailored support from Hong Kong’s largest innovation ecosystem.

Gain exposure across their extensive network of investors and corporate partners and accelerate your business in the world’s fastest growing region. One day in Hong Kong. 60 seconds in an elevator. That’s all you need to disrupt Asia.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Your company will have been established for less than 10 years as of April 30, 2024.
  • Your company is built on innovations in FinTech, PropTech, or MobilityTech.

Offered Benefits

  • $5M investment and $240K cash prizes. All applicants will be qualified for up to $5 million investment by HKSTP Venture Fund.
  • Get noticed by 1,000+ investors and 350+ corporate partners.
  • Market access to GBA/CHINA.
  • Insights from Market Discovery Program.
  • New market entry support from HKSTP’s value-added services.

Application Process

Go to Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on epic.hkstp.org to apply

There are two tracks for application: Local Track (for companies registered in Hong Kong) and International Track (for companies not registered in Hong Kong).

Note to Local Track applicants:

There are two tracks for application: Local Track (for companies registered in Hong Kong) and International Track (for companies not registered in Hong Kong).

Note to Local Track applicants:

  • The application takes about 15 mins
  • Have these documents handy:
    • Artwork files of your company logo
    • Introductory materials about your company and impact you made
  • You must complete the application in one session.
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