2nd StartmeupHK Venture Program deadline 7/31

InvestHK, the Department for Foreign Direct Investment of the Hong Kong SAR Government, has just launched the 2nd annual StartmeupHK Venture Program.

Launched in 2013, the StartmeupHK program is a global competition which aims to raise awareness about Hong Kong's potential as Asia's leading hub of entrepreneurship and innovation. Last year the global competition attracted 384 entries from 39 economies. Three entrepreneurs from the United States, New Zealand and Hong Kong were named champions of the 2013 StartmeupHK Venture Program. This year, the competition is open to applicants from two categories: early to growth stage ventures with revenue and/or significant users/customers, and start ups at the concept and prototype stage with no revenue. The prizes for the 2014 competition are valued at more than US$500,000 and the deadline for entry is July 31, 2014. Find out more at www.startmeup.hk. If you have any questions, you are welcomed to contact me, or our Head of Investment Promotion, Mr. Kelly Jones at <kelly_jones@hketony.gov.hk>.