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HKU Demo Day offers a dynamic platform where promising startups will deliver pitches on their business plans and latest progress—serving as an exceptional opportunity to connect with venture capital (VC) investors, who will share valuable feedback to fuel the teams’ growth.  

We cordially invite you to join this TSSSU@HKU Special Edition Demo Day, where startup teams that secure private investment commitments through this Demo Day will be fast-tracked to apply for the TSSSU@HKU2026-27 (TSSSU+ track matching fund).  

 

Key Event Highlights: 

  • Pitch Format: Each startup will deliver a focused 5-minute pitch + 5-minute Q&A to present their vision and progress. 
  • Investment Opportunities: Investors will select top-performing teams to offer potential investments, with qualified teams gaining access to 1:1 matching funding for the TSSSU+ 2026-27. 
  • Other Benefits: Selected winning teams will receive co-working space support from iDendron to further their operations. 

Let’s anticipate an inspiring showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship! 

 

Date: 23 September 2025 (Tuesday) 

Time: 14:00 – 17:30 

Venue: Convocation Room, 218 Main Building, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) 

Language: English/ Mandarin 

Startup Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/SruXF1i4zp 

Investor Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/QsC00tyyMq 

 

Tentative Rundown 

Innovation Week Demo Day (TSSSU@HKU Special Edition) 
Time  Description 
14:00-14:30  Reception 
14:30-14:40  Opening Remarks 
14:40-15:30  Pitching Session 1 
  (Pitching Teams & Time Slots) 

   –

15:30-15:50  Break 
15:5016:40  Pitching Session 2 
  (Pitching Teams & Time Slots) 

   –

16:40-16:50  Group Photos & Award Presenting 
16:50-17:30  Networking