Startup Weekend Hong Kong

19/03/2024

Many thanks to The Standard for covering the recent Techstars Startup Weekend Social Innovation at Hong Kong Baptist University 香港浸會大學.

This chapter is organised by HKBU TriAngle. Congratulations to the winners including MetaGreen, RiceFort, and Bio-Leisure.

Press Release:

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14/03/2024

One day to go, and the organisers are excited to welcome you!

HKBU TriAngle

04/03/2024

[8 Days To Go!!! Before Registration Deadline!!!]

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦: https://forms.office.com/r/5GJDaVi1AD

What change do you want to be a part of shaping for a better world? Promote sustainability, reduced inequalities, global poverty, affordable clean energy, or better experiences on campus or in your community...? Whatever your inspiration, new ventures and movements for change get going when one person steps up, motivates others, and together they just start.

techstars_ Startup Weekend Social Innovation is a series of incubation and ideation activities for you to design and build an innovative prototype tackling the needs of our society. In 54 hours, participants will be equipped with different tools to re-think how empathy, design, and technology bring positive impacts to our society. It helps the participants to build up their social innovation projects or startups with innovative ideas, they will even get priceless feedback from our experienced mentors and judges for the future development of their social enterprise.

𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬_ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Date: 15 - 17 Mar 2024

Time: 15 Mar 2024 (19:00 – 21:30)
16 Mar 2024 (11:00 – 21:00)
17 Mar 2024 (11:00 – 18:30)

Venue: TriAngle (DLB306, David C Lam Building, Shaw Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Outfit: Business casual
Eligibility: All university students are welcome!

💡𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝: 12 Mar 2024 (Extend registration time) 💡

15/02/2024

Do you have what it takes to win the techstars_ Startup Weekend Social Innovation 2024?

Stay tune…
HKBU TriAngle

14/09/2023

Techstars_ Startup Weekend Hong Kong is a Supporting Partner for, the 👯‍♂️ GreenHack Challenge 2023 🌎|

Open to global University students

GreenHack Challenge is a social innovation case competition where bright minds from around the globe converge to brainstorm, collaborate and develop solutions for the pressing environmental challenges and climate change of our time.

Guided by mentors and facilitators, in 48 hours, participants will work in teams to understand the global challenges we face especially regarding the rise in temperature through workshops and activities🔥🌪️. Teams will then develop potential solutions or ideas to address these issues👨🏻‍💻👨🏽‍🔬👩🏻‍🎓. Participants will be immersed in a vibrant, energetic environment where they are encouraged to think outside the box, push the boundaries of traditional solutions, and learn the necessary skill-set to build solutions that will later turn into initiatives or social enterprises.

🌎Theme: Climate Action
🗓️Date : 20 – 22 Oct 2023 (Fri – Sun)
🕰️Duration: 48 hours (Please refer to agenda on website)
🖥️Format: Virtual Hackathon via ZOOM
🪄Details and awards: https://cisl.hkbu.edu.hk/triangle/greenhack-challenge-2023
🖊️Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/uigJVB1V17 / Link in bio
📝Deadline: 30 Sep 2023

⭐️All university students from around the world are welcome! ⭐️

18/08/2023

🚀 The Startup Weekend Journey Begins Today! 💡🔥

Diverse minds, game-changers, and passionate innovators are converging to transform ideas into reality. With ex-founders, early members from successful startups, dreamers, and passionate hustlers, the air is charged with creativity and potential.

Join us for the exhilarating final pitches session. Experience firsthand how inspiring ideas come to life, and be part of the energy that propels them forward.

Final Pitches: Starting from Friday, August 18th, 5:30 pm

Venue: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon

Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and awed by the brilliant minds shaping our future. 🔥💼

Join us: https://swhkai.eventbrite.hk/



🔍 Curious about our extraordinary judges and mentors? Join Us and meet them here: https://lnkd.in/gfDUcJW9

Thanks HKSTP Partnerships HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation for Venue Sponsor.

Thanks Our Community Partner Startup Grind HK

17/08/2023

🚀 Unleash Your Potential at Startup Weekend HK 2023: The Epicenter of AI and Smart City Innovation!

Tick-tock, tick-tock! ⏰ Our Last-Minute Deal is ON! Grab this golden opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, collaborate on groundbreaking ideas, and breakthrough the industry using AI and contribute to the evolution of Smart Cities.

📅 Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 18:30 - Sun, 20 Aug 2023, 22:00 HKT
📍 Venue: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
🎟️ Rush Now (Last-Minute Deal 🔥): https://lnkd.in/gyQKBqy4




💼 Want to know more about our esteemed judges and mentors? Swing by here: https://lnkd.in/ghRmjUCi

A hearty shout-out to our supportive sponsors and partners:

🌟 Venue Sponsor: HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation.

🌟 Community Partners: Startup Grind, AppWorks, and AWS.

🌟 Global Partners: Brex, Google for Startups, GoDaddy Registry.

Act now and join us on this weekend !

16/08/2023

🏙️ Ignite Smart City Innovation: Join Us for an Inspiring Weekend of Ideas and Transformation!

🌟 "The future of cities lies in their ability to harness the power of technology to solve complex urban issues and create sustainable, liveable communities." - Michael Bloomberg, former NYC Mayor.

Ready to embark on a journey of innovation? ⏳ Secure your spot with our Last-Minute Deal! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate.

📅 Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:30 - Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:00 HKT
📍 Venue: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
🎟️ Register Now (Last min sales now 🔥 ): https://lnkd.in/gyQKBqy4



🔍 Curious about our extraordinary judges and mentors? Join Us and meet them here: https://lnkd.in/gfDUcJW9

Thanks HKSTP - HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation or Venue Sponsor.

Thanks Our Community Partner Startup Grind

15/08/2023

Last-Minute Ignition: Spark Change Now!

🚀 Time waits for no one! You've missed chances before, but not this one. Join Techstars Startup Weekend HK 2023, where the winning team earns an exclusive edge, thanks to AppWorks Fuel your startup dreams as you dive into AI & Smart Cities, pitch ideas, and connect with experts—it's your moment!

💼 The winning team isn't just winning a trophy—it's winning a chance to fast track into the HKSTP Ideation Program. Imagine HK$100k grant, 12 months co-working space, and mentorship—your startup dreams taking off!

🔥 Embrace the fire! The winning team also unlocks exclusive AppWorks office hours and a fast-track chance to the AppWorks #28 Interview. Your startup journey deserves this turbo boost.

⏳ Don't look back with regrets. Now's your time!

📅 Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:30 - Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:00 HKT
📍 Venue: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon
🎟️ Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gyQKBqy4



🔍 Curious about our extraordinary judges and mentors? Join Us and meet them here: https://lnkd.in/gfDUcJW9

Thanks HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation for Venue Sponsor.

Thanks Our Community Partner Startup Grind

13/08/2023

🚀 Ignite Innovation! Join Techstars Startup Weekend HK 2023 🌟

Join to build networks, pitch bold ideas, master pitching, fuel idea generation, embrace action, and join winning teams. Connect, learn, innovate, and celebrate success. Don't miss this transformative event!

🔍 Curious about our extraordinary judges and mentors? Join now and meet them here: https://lnkd.in/gfDUcJW9

👥 Judges:

Francis Tse - Advisor,
Ying Hong - Data Scientist,

🧠 Mentors:
Michael Chik - Associate Partner,
Muhammad Saad Shahid Anwel - Cofounder and CTO,

📅 Dates: Aug 18-20, Fri 6:30 pm - Sun 10:00 pm HKT

📍 Venue: InnoCentre, 72 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon

🎟 Register Now: https://swhkai.eventbrite.hk/



Thanks HKSTP - Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation for Venue Sponsor.

Thanks Our Community Partner Startup Grind