Techstars Startup Weekend Hong Kong SDG
Let's embrace the movement of sustainable development and take ideas that have a social impact from concept to creation in a matter of days!!
Join us from March 15-17th 2019 at Startup Weekend Hong Kong and its first Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) edition at The Mills Fabrica. We're gathering innovators who are eager to create solutions to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. This boot camp will be running for 54 hours, giving you a framework and mentorship to transform an idea into reality, with team formation, user research, prototyping, and pitching to investors. Come to be a hero to change the world!
What's the twist?
Startup Weekend SDGs means you will be focusing on solving problems and creating opportunities around the 17 SDGs (scroll down for the SDGs). Each idea is centered around at least one of the SDGs. The ultimate objective of this event is to empower you - to be the change you wish to see in the world!
How can I become one of the heroes?
By joining and taking your idea on social impact from concept to creation you will become a hero! Grab your ticket here: https://startupweekendsdg.eventbrite.com
What are the goals for heroes?
Heroes goals are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are proposed by the United Nations. The SDGs are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice. The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve each Goal and target by 2030.
Heroes are working on these 17 SDGs to transform our world:
Goal 1: No Poverty
Goal 2: Zero Hunger
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 10: Reduced Inequality
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Goal 15: Life on Land
Goal 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
More info on each of the SDGs: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
Your ticket includes:
- Access to the full weekend-long event
- Opportunity to pitch your idea on Friday night @The Mills Fabrica
- Mentoring by all-stars from the social impact and startup communities
- Tasty meals all weekend
- Collaboration with awesome social innovation professionals from throughout Hong Kong
- All-star judge's panel lead by startup and social innovation leaders
- Membership in the Startup Weekend Community (>200K alumni)
- A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of days
Any questions? Drop us an email: hksdg@startupweekend.org
Join SWHK SDG to “leave no one behind” and to “endeavor to reach the furthest behind first”!
