HKU Startup Demo Day X Jumpstarter 2026
Event Details:
At the HKU Demo Day, promising startups will showcase their business plans and latest progress to venture capital investors, who will provide valuable feedback and insights. This event also offers an exceptional networking opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and supporters of HKU’s innovation journey.
JUMPSTARTER is a mission-driven initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump-start their dreams in Hong Kong. It is also a first-of-its-kind startup event focused exclusively on showcasing quality startups and providing high-impact networking opportunities. Its goal is to build, empower and boost Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship by bringing entrepreneurs, corporates, investors and the public together, helping to transform Hong Kong into a leading hub for global innovation and technology.
Key Event Highlights:
- Pitch Format: Each startup will deliver a focused 5-minute pitch + 8-minute Q&A to present their vision and progress.
- Networking Opportunities: Entrepreneurs will gain significant exposure on the prestigious JUMPSTARTER platform through both the booth display and pitching sessions.
- 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: 13 March 2026 (Friday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Hall 5BC, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
Language: English/ Mandarin
Pitching Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/KtcVcNYnEw
Guest Registration Link: [TBC]
JUMPSTARTER: https://www.jumpstarter.hk/en/
Tentative Rundown
| Time | Description |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | HKU Super Angel Symposium | |
| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | HKU Demo Day x Jumpstarter | |
| 2:00 – 4:00 | Start-up Pitching (5 mins Presentation + 8 mins Q&A)
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