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Start your expansion and plan your market entry to Hong Kong with the 2-week hybrid acceleration program that provides strategic and financial support.
PART I | GO HONG KONG 2022 Hybrid: Sept. 19-23
Part I of the program offers a digital onboarding with flexible video masterclasses, individual IP coaching and 1:1 mentoring, as well as digital insight sessions. Also, all participants have the chance to connect in person at the kick-off event in Vienna on September 19th, and to receive first market insights from our local partners in Hong Kong.
PART II | GO HONG KONG 2022 Hybrid: Oct. 10-14
Part II of GO HONG KONG 2022 offers the selected startups on-site* activities and events (ReThink Expo) in Hong Kong. Also, you will have 1:1 business meetings organized by AußenwirtschaftsCenter Hongkong and get the chance to connect with international partners (corporates, potential clients, business partners, etc.) at customized pitch and networking opportunities. For the phyiscal trip (if possible) to Hong Kong, GIN covers 90% of all expenses including flight and accommodation costs up to EUR 20,000.- per startup.
| *IMPORTANT: This program is planned as a hybrid program with physical acitivities in Vienna, Austria. If travels to Hong Kong are possible without going into quarantine for longer than 1 week, part 2 of the hybrid program can take place on-site. If the travel restrictions remain with an obligatory quarantaine-stay of 7+ days, the program will take place digitally and the physical trip to Hong Kong/GBA can be made at a later point in time. |
BENEFITS
- Digital & Flexible Content: Prepare your expansion strategy flexibly with exclusive video masterclasses, digital insight sessions & the kick off event in Vienna.
- IP Coaching & Market Insights: Get valuable expert tips for your market entry and receive up to three hours of free IP coaching from the IP Management Team of aws
- 1:1 Business Meetings: On-site/online you will have 1:1 business meetings with relevant stakeholders organised by AußenwirtschaftsCenter Hongkong
- On-site Activities & GIN Grant: For the physical trip to Hong Kong (if possible) you receive up to EUR 20.000 for all travel costs including accommodation, flights, entry tickets, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
The Program Go Hong Kong 2022 is most suitable for startups meeting the following criteria:
- Verticals: GreenTech and Sustainability Solutions (PropTech, Transport & Mobility, Energy & Utilities, Hospitality & Tourism, FoodTech, Green Finance)
- Austrian mid- or later-stage startup (beyond PoC and seed stage)
- Established in the last 7 years (no k.o. criterion)
- Raised at least seed-stage investment
- Unique product/solution
- Working prototype/MVP
- A proven business model with traction (clients, revenue)
- Interest in connecting to relevant stakeholders (corporates, business partners)
- Looking to develop further internationally with a focus on the Greater Bay Area/Asia
HOW TO APPLY?
- Register/Log in on aws Connect
- Fill out the application form
- Upload a recent pitch-deck
CONTACT
If you have any questions about the GO HONG KONG 2022 program and the application process, feel free to contact us at any time: [email protected]
