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Tech-Up GBA Innovators Programme Launch Ceremony

HKU X Hong Kong Startup Council and STARS Programme Demo Day

Date 9 June 2025 (Monday)
Time 12:30 p.m  – 17:00 p.m.   
Venue Lecture Hall II, CPD-LG 08 & 09, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong
Language English and Cantonese
Registration link https://bit.ly/439sNba
Event Emcee  Ms Nicole Yau
Luxury Sparkling Tea Tasting Mindful Sparks Sparkling

Agenda: 

Launch Ceremony of Tech-Up
Time Description
12:30-13:00 Reception with Light Lunch
13:00-13:05 Opening Remarks – Prof Max Shen, Vice-President and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) 
13:05-13:10 Welcome Remarks – Mr Clarence Leung, BBS, JP, Home and Youth Affairs Bureau
13:10-13:15 Welcome Remarks – Hon Duncan Chiu, Legislative Councillor (Technology and Innovation)
13:15-13:20 Introduction of Tech-Up Programme – Dr Paul Wang, Director, HKU TEC
13:20-13:25 HKU Tech-up GBA Innovator Programme  (“Tech-up”) Launch Ceremony
13:25-13:30 Group Photos
13:30-13:50 Keynote Speech: Mr Harris Sun, Founder and CEO of RaSpect Intelligence Inspection
13:50-14:05 Keynote Speech: Mr Albert Lam, Founder and CEO of Novelte Robotics 
HKU x Hong Kong Startup Council Demo Day
14:10-14:15 Opening Speech: Mr Jimmy Tao, Chairman, Hong Kong Startup Council
14:15-14:20 HKU x Hong Kong Startup Council Demo Day & Group Photo
14:20-15:50 Start-up Pitching
15:50-16:00 Best Pitching Award Presentation
16:00-17:00 Networking Sessions (by invitation only)

About Tech-Up GBA Innovators Programme ​

The Tech-Up GBA Innovators Programme (Tech-Up) aims to empower young tech entrepreneurs to transform their concepts into viable business ventures in Hong Kong and/or the Greater Bay Area by providing seed funding, mentorship, and access to key resources. The Programme is organised by the Techno-Entrepreneurship Core (TEC) of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and supported by Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) through the Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Entrepreneurship Scheme), under the Youth Development Fund (YDF) administered by the Youth Development Commission (YDC).

Programme Highlights:

  • Funding Support Up to HKD600,000
  • 24-month Incubation Support
  • Workspaces in HK & SZ
  • From Prototype to Market Launch

About HKU Demo Day X Hong Kong Startup Council’s Star Programme​

HKU Demo Day, a dynamic showcase co-organised with Hong Kong Startup Council’s STARS Programme (Cohort 4 – Session 2). The pitching teams will mainly consist of rapidly developing HKU startups that are currently in fundraising activities in ESG & Advanced Tech plus ICT & AI sectors. This special edition event brings together innovative startups to pitch their business plans and latest progress to a distinguished audience of super angel network’s community, venture capital investors and industry experts. ​

This event offers an exceptional networking opportunity, connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with industry leaders. Additionally, Hong Kong Startup Council members will provide personalised one-on-one consultations, offering tailored guidance to help startups accelerate their journey to success. 

Presenting Startups (Tentative)

Schedule Category Company Name (in English) Company Name (in Chinese) Academic PIC
14:20-14:30 Robotics Exynergy 类生科技 Prof. Xi Ning
14:30-14:40 Material Tech DIAMNEX LIMITED 钻耐科思有限公司 Prof. CHU Zhiqin
14:40-14:50 ICT/AI & Big Data Engram 忆生科技 Prof. Ma Yi
14:50-15:00 ICT/AI & Big Data High Tech Technology Limited 芯高科技有限公司 Dr. David NG
15:00-15:10 ICT/AI & Big Data RaSpect 维视拍 n/a
15:10-15:20 Robotics TreadCloud Tech 踏雲科技 Prof. LU Peng
15:20-15:30 ICT/AI & Big Data SenseAI 山海科技 Prof. WU Chenshu
15:30-15:40 Health Tech E-Sense Innovation & Technology Limited 溢生創新科技有限公司 Prof. Desmond Yap
15:40-15:50 Fin Tech FinSiliconX Limited n/a Dr. David NG
15:50-16:00 Robotics Shenzhen Stellar Robot Technology Co.,Limited 星际光年 Prof. Luo Ping