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Written by: Kuang Yueting
2020-04-06 16:50
Date of last update: 2020-04-06 16:50Under the influence of the New Coronary Pneumonia epidemic, many companies need to change temporarily to work at home, which greatly affects production efficiency. Liang Guohao, assistant president of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, believes that the epidemic has caused many activities to be delayed or rescheduled, and companies must also use online video conferences to meet, but the so-called "hazardous, organic, flexible", if startups can see the market changes Introduce products and services to break down the barriers of social isolation and meet the needs of the market to "turn crises into opportunities."
Liang Guohao said that the epidemic has accelerated the digital transformation of enterprises. 80% to 90% of start-ups in Hong Kong are applying technology to products and services or improving products. It is time to seize opportunities to do R & D work, strengthen market awareness, and contact Overseas cooperative companies and potential investors. The HKTDC's start-up incubation plan, "Startup Express", allows start-ups to establish contacts, increase exposure, and develop markets.
Start-ups within 5 years of establishment, with a fund-raising amount of less than US $ 10 million, and core businesses located in Hong Kong, can register for the "Entrepreneur Express". The deadline for registration is May 8, 2020. (Photo provided by TDC)
Selected companies can participate in a series of activities for free
The "Startup Express" is a third-year start-up enterprise incubation program organized by the TDC. It is designed for local start-ups whose products or services are in the mass market and intend to enter the international market. The review will first select 50 short-listed startups based on the registration information, and then screen out the 20 short-listed startups through individual interviews.
Selected startups can participate in a series of activities free of charge, including: local and overseas trade exhibitions and promotional activities, trade missions, business matching sessions with potential partners and investors, etc. Liang Guohao hopes that through the plan, startups can be allowed Equip yourself well and understand the market.
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