JUMPSTARTER IdeaPOP! 2021

JUMPSTARTER IdeaPOP! 2021, a student startup competition, is calling for application now.

Highlights of the Competition

JUMPSTARTER, a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, 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.

Our 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.

JUMPSTARTER IdeaPOP! is a part of JUMPSTARTER 2021 program which aims to nurture the next generation with an entrepreneurial spirit. Other than a competition, it’s also a startup experience program for students to brainstorm ideas, develop a plan, undergo pitch training, network with industry leaders, and interact with other young entrepreneurs.

Each team which contains not more than 4 students should submit an online application with a powerpoint deck focusing on one of the 4 core industries (Retail, FinTech, Smart City and Deep Tech) (other sectors are also welcomed). Judging panel, including industry experts, investors and startup experts, who represent local and global startup communities, will rank the Top 30 students startups based on below judging criteria:

• Innovation and Disruption to Industry (20%)
• Market Potential, Business Model and Defensibility (20%)
• Team Background and Hong Kong Nexus (20%)
• Traction and Further Development Plan (20%)
• Social impact (20%)

Rewards and Benefits

Top 30 teams will be offered to join a series of startup workshops that are very practical to help translate your innovative business ideas into reality before the Online Semi-Pitch on January 15, 2021. Teams will also receive a discount code / free ticket to JUMPSTARTER Grand Finale.

Top 8 Teams will be given exceptional networking opportunities through mentorship, which is an exclusive opportunity to consult for expert advice from accomplished entrepreneurs. These teams will also be pitching on stage, in front of leading investors and industry leaders, for professional feedbacks, and perhaps even the chance to jump start your business!

Prizes for the Winning Team

• Mentoring from Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund Senior Executives
• Cash reward of HKD $10,000
• Travel sponsorship to attend the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland
• Conditional admission offer of HKSTP’s Science and Technology Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)

How to join

• Sign up HERE as a team with no more than 4 students
• Submit powerpoint deck of up to 15 slides in PDF format before November 20, 2020
• All tertiary students in Hong Kong, from diploma and associate degree students, undergraduates, post-graduates to PhD students who are enthusiastic about entrepreneurship, technology and innovation.

Application Deadline: November 20, 2020 (Friday)

Interested students may refer to event brief and JUMPSTARTER IdeaPOP! Website at https://www.jumpstarter.hk/en/student for more information about the competition, such as timeline and detailed judging criteria, etc.

Disclaimer:

1) Please note that student participants of this Competition will be responsible for their own safety while outside Hong Kong (provided that the students win the competition and to be invited to attend the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland) and should arrange sufficient insurance coverage for the overseas trip. Students shall bear the consequences of their decisions for the overseas trip.

2) Students must pay all expenses related to the trip. Our School will not be responsible for any expenses incurred in this competition plus the overseas trip.

3) The data collected through the online application is solely administered by the organizer. The School shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss or any other situations arise.