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Keep up-to-date with startup news and the latest startup community trends.
24 Jun 2020
Infrared remote-control hub creates smart homes
A Hong Kong start-up offers a household IoT solution to remotely control appliances and cut energy use. read more
23 Jun 2020
Rapid reliable tests vital in virus fight
A Hong Kong genetics start-up has devised a low-cost solution allowing screening for COVID-19 carriers and counts UK football stars among its clientele. read more
16 Jun 2020
Volatile environment favours start-ups
Nimble young firms took a chance to showcase their potential at the third Start-up Express. read more
11 Jun 2020
Agile start-ups take on the world
A development programme nurtures bold entrepreneurs who find creative solutions to 21st-century problems. read more
4 Jun 2020
Who adapts wins
A rapidly changing business landscape offers agile start-ups plenty of opportunities. read more
22 May 2020
Smart water on tap
A start-up seeks to encourage reusable bottle use by supplying drinking water stations in a wide range of venues. read more
15 May 2020
Global digital playground
Children from around the world use this young Hong Kong entrepreneur’s app to learn and have fun together. read more
9 Apr 2020
Entrepreneurs explore green Greater Bay Area
Low costs and proximity to Hong Kong are drawcards bringing start-ups to rural communities in southern Mainland China. read more
8 Apr 2020
Agile start-ups on viral front line
An Israeli venture-capitalist sees entrepreneurs, especially those in East Asia, leading the world out of the crisis. read more
7 Apr 2020
Launch pad for start-ups
This HKTDC programme helps Hong Kong entrepreneurs find partners and customers around the world. read more
6 Apr 2020
Picking start-up winners early
Nimble by definition, entrepreneurs’ firms now expand and gain traction faster than ever, this venture capitalist finds. read more
31 Mar 2020
Express lane for start-ups
Hong Kong entrepreneurs have an opportunity to ramp up their network through the HKTDC’s “Start-up Express” programme. read more
24 Mar 2020
Innovators step up in Hong Kong
As a service centre for a broad spectrum of industries, the city is well placed to take a wide range of new technologies forward. read more
11 Mar 2020
Beat goes on for start-up duo
The COVID-19 outbreak has had little impact on the entrepreneurial synergy between Israel and China. read more
6 Mar 2020
Accessories crafted for millennials
Avocado toast inspired a German entrepreneur’s branding for mid-range fashion accessories. read more
25 Feb 2020
Lifeline for SMEs, start-ups
Hong Kong trade-focused small businesses and networking-dependent start-ups win support from the government. read more
24 Feb 2020
From lab bench to marketplace
As Hong Kong matures into a global innovation hub, many start-ups are moving from basic research and into commercialising their inventions. read more
10 Feb 2020
Roadmaps for SMEs
A consultancy helps companies navigate a rapidly changing business environment. read more
20 Jan 2020
Family-friendly recruitment draws strong demand
A Hong Kong start-up founded by two women from the United States helps high-flying women return to the workplace after having children. read more
14 Jan 2020
