The MedTech Hackathon GBA 2026
The MedTech Hackathon GBA 2026 empowers researchers to translate innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. Multidisciplinary teams will benefit from expert training, mentorship, and access to investors, funding, and corporate partners through the Lean Launcher Training Program. Participants will also take part in offsite industry visits to Suzhou and Guangzhou to network and explore collaboration opportunities. Selected teams will have the chance to pitch their solutions at Hong Kong’s premier healthcare event, the Asian Summit of Global Health (ASGH), on May 11–12, 2026, presenting to a targeted audience of industry leaders.
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What Do We Offer?
- A GBA initiative connecting mentors, investors, and teams across HK and Shenzhen
- Program publicity and exposure at the Asia Summit of Global Health 2026 (ASGH)
- Dedicated mentorship delivered through the Lean Launcher training program
- Immersive experience: 3-day conference (Suzhou) + industry trip (Guangzhou)
- Investor networking and structured pitching sessions
- Essential soft skill training critical to startup growth and evolution
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Eligibility
Team Composition Requirements
- Each team must consist of a minimum of two members. At least one team member must be affiliated with HKU (Professor, Researcher, Alumni, or Staff).
- or participation in the ASGH & Lean Launcher component, each team must include at least one HKU researcher who holds a minimum qualification of a PhD.
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Timeline
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Phase1
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Phase 2
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MedTech Co-Innovation Conference
GBA Visit and Demo Day in Guangzhou
Date：January
Location：Guangzhou
Innovation Conference in Suzhou
Date：March 12-14
Agenda to be updated.
Highlights:
Investor Networking
Market Strategy
Access to Resources
Mentorship Opportunities
Collaboration Potential
Feedback Mechanisms
Real World Clinical Insights
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Asia Summit of Global Health
Positioned as the preeminent event in Asia focusing on health innovation and investment, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) is a collaborative effort between the Hong Kong SAR Govt and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
This event serves as a comprehensive platform that unites various stakeholders, including policymakers, healthcare experts, esteemed academia influential business leaders, industry players, innovative start-ups, and investors from across the globe.
This year the event will take place May 11-12, 2026 in Hong Kong.
https://www.asiasummitglobalhealth.com