SUNeVision
Startup
Programme
is
open
for
applications
now
until
4
February
2025
and
will
support
10
candidates
in
each
cohort.
In
the
Global
Startup
Ecosystem
Report
2024[1],
Hong
Kong
was
ranked
first
in
Asia
among
the
world’s
top
100
emerging
ecosystems.
With
the
ever-growing
startup
landscape
in
Hong
Kong,
SUNeVision
has
bolstered
its
support
for
the
second
cohort
of
the
startup
programme,
driven
by
the
steadfast
commitment
to
fostering
the
startup
ecosystem.
The
second
year
of
the
programme
will
provide
startups
with
a
combination
of
technological
resources
and
mentorship
support
to
turbocharge
the
development
of
innovative
solutions.
Startups
will
have
the
opportunity
to
harness
SUNeVision’s
AI-ready
infrastructure
and
exceptional
interconnection
ecosystem,
along
with
a
robust
array
of
cutting-edge
technologies
provided
by
the
programme
partners.
The programme is inviting online applications from local startup companies showcasing expertise in technology-related sectors like Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, FinTech, and Smart City. The programme welcomes mission-driven startups that integrate AI-related technologies into their solutions. Applicants should have a vision to grow their businesses in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, thereby contributing to the development of Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub. The programme is open for applications until 4 February 2025 and will support 10 candidates in each cohort.
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive support with up to HK$160,000 SUNeVision Points, which can be redeemed for technological solutions and mentorship support from SUNeVision and the programme partners. SUNeVision enables startups to host their infrastructure on its hyperscale data centre, providing the essential power and space to run data-intensive AI applications. Winners will gain exclusive access to a diverse ecosystem of over 300 providers across telecommunications, hyperscale cloud, ISP, CDN, OTT, and other business entities. The programme’s strategic partners will offer wide-ranging solutions support, including syndicate technology infrastructure from
Angelflow; internet and managed hosting from Dataplugs; omnichannel and business workflow from Finda Cloud; cybersecurity and website protection from Nexusguard; authentic Cantonese language solutions from Votee AI, and business development tools and virtual sales from WeExpand.Elisha Tong, Director of Commercial at SUNeVision said, “We are thrilled to launch the second year of SUNeVision’s Startup Programme, as we remain dedicated to accelerating high-potential startups in the city. This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting the HKSAR Government’s vision to develop Hong Kong into an international hub for innovation and technology. This year, we anticipate more AI startups to participate in the programme, with our hyperscale infrastructure primed to empower these startups in developing innovative solutions. Together with our partners, we strive to build a dynamic platform that fosters the growth of the startup ecosystem and advances the digital economy.”
Source
[1]
Global
Startup
Ecosystem
Report
2024
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