Deadline: 31-Aug-20
JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit 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.
JUMPSTARTER 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.
Core Industries
JUMPSTARTER welcomes startups from all sectors, especially those in the following industries:
- Retail
- Ecommerce
- Logistics
- Entertainment & Gaming
- Travel and Tourism
- Fintech
- Capital Mmarket & Investment
- InsurTech
- Payment & Digital Banking
- RegTech & Compliance
- Smart City
- Smart Buildings
- Green & Environment
- Mobility
- Lifestyle
- Deep Tech
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine
- Big Data & Analytics
- Blockchain
- AR & VR
Apply and submit a PowerPoint presentation of up to 15 slides in PDF format, including but not limited to:
- Founder Background and Story
- Team Profile
- Value Proposition and Product/Services Description
- Market Size and Target Segment Analysis
- Business Model
- Fundraising History and Plan
- Hong Kong Nexus
Online Pitch
- On Pitch Day
- Present your business pitch ideas in either English, Cantonese or Mandarin
- Present your pitch deck in English only
- The pitch timer will begin once you start your pitch on stage
- Semi Pitch (Round 1) [Top 200]
- Each shortlisted startup takes part in 1:1 online pitch
- 5-min presentation + 3-min Q&A
- Top 20 Teams are selected by AEF & Partners for Round 2
- Semi Pitch (Round 2) [Top 20]
- Each startup is required to submit 1-min Video in advance
- 3-min presentation + 5-min Q&A
- All pitching sessions will be recorded and publicly presented as 4 episodes of webcast
- Top 10 Teams are selected by a panel of judges for Final Pitch
Eligibility Criteria
Think you have what it takes? JUMPSTARTER 2021 is open to startups from all around the world that fulfil the following requirements:
- Operating for less than 5 years
- Raised less than US$20 million in funding to date
- Currently between the Seed and Series C stages of funding
- Desire to make Hong Kong part of their future plans
- Possess an innovative product or service
Judging Criteria
- Innovation and Industry Disruption
- Evidence of innovative advances in product, service, application, adoption etc
- Potential to disrupt the relevant industry
- Value proposition
- Market Potential and Business Model & Stainability
- Ability of the idea to generate revenue
- Competitiveness, barriers to entry, first-mover advantages etc
- Unit economics and scalability
- Team Background and Strength
- Capabilities and expertise to execute the business plan
- Passion, ambition, vision, culture
- Hong Kong Nexus (Founder Background + HK / GBA Plan)
- Background of founders
- Plans to utilize Hong Kong to expand the business
- Evidence of existing or future operation plans in Hong Kong/GBA
- Social Impact
- Contribution to general wellbeing of wider society
Judging Panel
Renowned investors. Experienced business leaders. Teams will be selected and ranked by a high-profile judging panel that includes:
- Investors from International Enterprises
- Investment Directors of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund
- Senior Executives of Alibaba
- Established Entrepreneurs
- Key Incubators and Accelerators
For more information, visit https://www.jumpstarter.hk/en/startup