HKSTP

X-PITCH 2023 is calling global deeptech startups

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 11 August 2023 - In the X Games for Startups, contestants win awards and investments through a series of high-intensity pitches.

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  • SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 11 August 2023 - In the X Games for Startups, contestants win awards and investments through a series of high-intensity pitches.
  • Powered by XCEL NEXT, X-PITCH 2023 is in collaboration with e27, the leading startup media in Asia.
  • Media OutReach Newswire, Asia's first global newswire, has partnered with X-PITCH as "Official Newswire Partner" to empower news distribution for the 2023 event.
  • Media OutReach Newswire will work with X-PITCH 2023 to disseminate its announcements globally, and work with startups to educate them on the power of newswire distribution.

RXT Token Moves its Operations from Georgia Tbilisi to Hong Kong

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2023) - Rimaunangis Digital LLC, the owner of the RXT Token, which has been based in Georgia, has officially moved 100% of its operations to Hong Kong.

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  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - August 7, 2023) - Rimaunangis Digital LLC, the owner of the RXT Token, which has been based in Georgia, has officially moved 100% of its operations to Hong Kong.
  • RXT Chooses Hong Kong because of Crypto regulations that have been issued since June 1, 2023 by the Hong Kong Government.
  • Friendly explanation of Crypto and full support from the Hong Kong Government, made RXT agree to move its operations to Hong Kong.
  • Dato Muhammad Firdaus Azhar as Chairman of Rimaunangis Digital LLC also said that Hong Kong was chosen because from the beginning, Hong Kong was the Financial Hub for all of Asia, as well as Hong Kong is the entrance to the Chinese market.

Amber Group and HKD.com Forge Strategic Technology and Investment Partnership

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Friday, July 21, 2023
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This landmark agreement, valued at multi-million dollars, provides an exciting opportunity for both Amber Group and HKD.com to share insights and explore potential synergies in the digital asset space.

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  • This landmark agreement, valued at multi-million dollars, provides an exciting opportunity for both Amber Group and HKD.com to share insights and explore potential synergies in the digital asset space.
  • Under the strategic framework, Amber Group will offer investment and technology support to HKD.com and its non-profit HDAO Foundation, leveraging its expertise to enhance HKD.com's security and compliance measures to facilitate its expansion.
  • Recently, Amber Group was invited by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) to join the city's innovation and technology hub.
  • With Amber Group's support, we are confident in our ability to expand our market share and achieve our long-term goals."

HKSTP and eWTP Arabia Capital Jointly Welcome Saudi Delegation to Boost I&T Collaboration between Hong Kong SAR and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    MCIT’s visit to Hong Kong follows a delegation from Hong Kong to Saudi led by Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, John Lee in February this year.
  • John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, said, “There are tremendous opportunities of collaboration in innovation and technology between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.
  • By starting a chapter in Hong Kong, SCEA seeks to connect business communities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Saudi Arabia.
  • Nicolas Aguzin, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), said, “This is a very exciting time for collaboration between Hong Kong and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

HKSTP Celebrates Record High 437 Graduates from 21 economies Signal Growing Strength of Hong Kong’s I&T Ecosystem

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) celebrated its Graduation Ceremony 2023 by announcing a total of 437* graduates from 21 economies from its Ideation, Incubation and Incu-bio Programmes.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) celebrated its Graduation Ceremony 2023 by announcing a total of 437* graduates from 21 economies from its Ideation, Incubation and Incu-bio Programmes.
  • The continued success of HKSTP’s incubation programmes is proof of the growing strength of the HKSTP and the overall Hong Kong innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem.
  • Our HKSTP Venture Fund also makes direct investment into seed-to-series A stage startups and co-invest with private investors.
  • These bright minds received various services from HKSTP to capture business opportunities, seek resources and grow their networks and contribute to the HKSTP ecosystem in return.

HKSTP Reinforces Vision to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2045 and Help Hong Kong Lead the Region in Green Tech and Green Finance

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Reduction of 52% carbon emissions intensity (per square meter) from capital goods such as embodied carbon emissions.

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  • Reduction of 52% carbon emissions intensity (per square meter) from capital goods such as embodied carbon emissions.
  • Mr. Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, said: “Hong Kong is fast emerging as a leader and a first-mover in green tech and green finance innovation.
  • We hope our Net-Zero 2045 vision can help lead the way by setting new operating benchmarks and show Hong Kong businesses and industries that Net-Zero is a viable business goal.
  • HKSTP is building a green tech and green finance ecosystem to spark a cluster effect to launch climate and sustainability innovations from Hong Kong to the world and vice versa.

International Healthcare Week returns to showcase Hong Kong's strengths in healthcare innovation and investment

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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"The second IHW provides the perfect opportunity to bring together the world's elite in the medical, research and financial fields in Hong Kong," she added.

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  • "The second IHW provides the perfect opportunity to bring together the world's elite in the medical, research and financial fields in Hong Kong," she added.
  • "Our partnerships make this event very meaningful and highlights the importance of collaboration to drive forward the healthcare industry.
  • They will discuss the latest developments in public health, medical technology and healthcare investment and explore the future of the healthcare ecosystem and opportunities within it.
  • Also on day one, the InnoHealth Showcase and exhibition area at the HKCEC will feature more than 140 healthcare start-ups.

HKSTP Crowns Overall Champion Skyland Innovation at EPiC 2023 Pitching Competition Beating Over 610 Global Startups

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today successfully held its 7th Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), naming Hong Kong startup, Skyland Innovation, as the overall 2023 champion, beating over 610 startups from 55 economies around the world.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today successfully held its 7th Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC), naming Hong Kong startup, Skyland Innovation, as the overall 2023 champion, beating over 610 startups from 55 economies around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230428005353/en/
    Mr Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP (Centre), alongside EPiC 2023 Top 10 overall finalists.
  • The EPiC 2023 judging panel of the region’s top entrepreneurs, investors and innovation ecosystem leaders selected Skyland Innovation from Hong Kong, as this year’s overall champion.
  • This exclusive 2-day programme ran from 25-26 April, immersed the EPiC 2023 semi-finalists directly into HKSTP’s innovation ecosystem.

HKSTP and AstraZeneca signing MOU on Strategic Collaboration

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) continues to strengthen the strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) continues to strengthen the strategic partnership with AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.
  • Since 2021, AstraZeneca and HKSTP have been collaborating, and this partnership will not only continue but also be upgraded.
  • The extended collaboration involves AstraZeneca and HKSTP supporting and providing services to startup companies under the HKSTP co-incubation programme.
  • Dr Sunny Chai, Chairman of HKSTP, expressed his delight in witnessing the collaboration between HKSTP and AstraZeneca in building a healthcare innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong.

HKSTP Reveals Startup Semi-finalists for Annual Global EPiC Pitch Competition

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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EPiC 2023 -- backed by innovation-driven partners Cathay, HSBC, MTR Lab, plus world-leading accelerator Plug & Play -- is the city’s most eagerly anticipated pitch event each year and will take place on 28 April 2023 (Friday) at the summit of Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre. The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.

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  • The annual event is a unique, worldwide competition for mid to late-stage startups in the FinTech and PropTech sectors who seek to expand their footprints into Asia and beyond, while leveraging Hong Kong’s biggest innovation ecosystem at HKSTP.
  • Albert Wong, CEO, HKSTP, said: “EPiC is an iconic mega event that has hit global scale, as record turnout from international startups further demonstrates Hong Kong’s advantages as an international I&T hub.
  • The 50 competing teams will pitch their world-changing ideas to a judging panel of renowned investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
  • The actual pitch will comprise of a 60-second elevator ride as participants compete for the title of overall EPiC Champion.