Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

HKSTP Invites the World’s Brightest Innovators to Join Hong Kong’s First Hybrid Elevator Pitch Competition 2021

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Monday, September 6, 2021

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has formally kickoff the Elevator Pitch Competition 2021 (EPiC 2021) by inviting applications from tech ventures in Hong Kong around the world.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has formally kickoff the Elevator Pitch Competition 2021 (EPiC 2021) by inviting applications from tech ventures in Hong Kong around the world.
  • To celebrate HKSTPs 20 years of leading Hong Kong innovation, the event will return to its iconic SKY100 venue at the top of International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon to re-create a genuine elevator pitch experience.
  • We not only met investors but also other entrepreneurs who are finding innovative solutions to some of the worlds biggest problems.
  • HKSTP is committed to acting as a bridge between innovators and investors, with HKSTP nurturing over 500 start-up companies and connected them to more than 1000 active investors.

AMDL, a Subsidiary of China Biotech Services, is Exclusively Licensed to Distribute FDA Approved Lung & Colon Cancer Companion Diagnostic Assay in Several Asian Regions Including China

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Pillar, an invested enterprise of CH BIOTECH SER, received the Premarket Approval ("PMA") on its oncoReveal(TM) Dx Lung and Colon Cancer Assay from FDA on July 30th, 2021.

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  • Pillar, an invested enterprise of CH BIOTECH SER, received the Premarket Approval ("PMA") on its oncoReveal(TM) Dx Lung and Colon Cancer Assay from FDA on July 30th, 2021.
  • The Assay is a NGS tissue-based companion diagnostic test for qualitative detection of somatic mutations in DNA derived from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and colorectal cancer (CRC).
  • China Biotech Services Holdings Limited (CH BIOTECH SER) was included in the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index in May 2018.
  • This press release is issued by the Porda Havas International Financial Communications Group on behalf of China Biotech Services Holdings Limited.

Apex-Brasil Introduce 10 Local Brazilian Start-ups to Participate in the Corporate Innovation Summit cum Global Matching 2021

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Apex Brasil is invited by Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Corporation ("HKSTP") to recommend ten local Brazilian start-ups participate in the the Corporate Innovation Summit cum Global Matching 2021 to strengthen communication between start-ups and multinational investors, as well as one-on-one matching meetings for corporate buyers to drive innovation adoption at speed and scale.

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  • Apex Brasil is invited by Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Corporation ("HKSTP") to recommend ten local Brazilian start-ups participate in the the Corporate Innovation Summit cum Global Matching 2021 to strengthen communication between start-ups and multinational investors, as well as one-on-one matching meetings for corporate buyers to drive innovation adoption at speed and scale.
  • Mr. Manuel Innocencio de Lacerda Santos Junior, the Consul-General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Hong Kong will attend the event in person.
  • The Corporate Innovation Summit cum Global Matching 2021 aims to provide a platform for start-ups and technology corporation to expand business networks and connect potential corporate buyers and investors.
  • Featured leading-edge sessions to gather the leaders, influence the leaders and lead the leaders, scaling in today's evolving Innovation & Technology (I&T) megatrend.

Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2021 Sees Record High Number of 2,400+ Tech Jobs as Demand for Local and Global Talent Surges

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is hosting Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2021 (the Expo) from 18 March till 24 March 2021, offering a record high number of 2,400-plus I&T jobs, more than double from 2020 in a show of strength for Hong Kongs thriving I&T ecosystem.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is hosting Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2021 (the Expo) from 18 March till 24 March 2021, offering a record high number of 2,400-plus I&T jobs, more than double from 2020 in a show of strength for Hong Kongs thriving I&T ecosystem.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210318005466/en/
    Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2021 featured an interactive virtual platform allowing job seekers and tech companies to meet virtually at Hong Kongs largest tech jobs fair which sees a record number of 2,400+ job opportunities and 270+ participating firms.
  • In collaboration with over 20 leading corporations, TLT aims to nurture future technology leaders in Hong Kong.
  • The programme offers talent a 2-month HKSTP internship and then a 24-month full-time R&D role at one of the partner companies.

HKSTP’s First-Ever Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 Opens New Investment and Partnership Opportunities for Global Startups

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Friday, November 6, 2020

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held its annual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC) virtually for the first time to unveil new and exciting pitching, investment and partnership opportunities as global startups face a challenging business landscape.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) held its annual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC) virtually for the first time to unveil new and exciting pitching, investment and partnership opportunities as global startups face a challenging business landscape.
  • US-based biotechnology startup, Mi Terro, topped other finalists to be crowned champion and claimed the top prize at the competition today.
  • HKSTPs annual flagship event this year expanded to a week-long virtual programme.
  • It garnered a great response with over 77,000 live views at todays pitching competition.

HKSTP Calls Innovators Worldwide to Join the Virtual Elevator Pitch Competition 2020

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced that the Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC 2020) is now inviting applications from around the world.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced that the Elevator Pitch Competition 2020 (EPiC 2020) is now inviting applications from around the world.
  • Given current global circumstances, HKSTP will stage the event on a virtual platform for the first time.
  • Local and international startups and innovators can go beyond the geographic boundaries and unlock tremendous opportunities at EPiC 2020, which will take place from 6 to 13 November.
  • Marking its fifth anniversary, EPiC 2020 comprises a series of one-week events for the 150 contestants shortlisted from a competitive pool of global-wide applications.

HKSTP’s Inaugural Global Matching 2020 Shows Solid Investor and Corporate Confidence in City’s I&T Backed by Strong Registration

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Friday, July 17, 2020

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) launched the inaugural Global Matching 2020 .

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) launched the inaugural Global Matching 2020 .
  • The industry verticals are Consumer and Retail, Education, Logistics and Manufacturing, Travel and Hospitality, Finance and Insurance, Healthcare, Real Estate and Construction, and Smart City and Government.
  • Innovation and technology (I&T) is an important growth engine for the citys future economic development.
  • Key facts for Global Matching 2020:
    Registration for the plenary sharing by industry leaders and investors is open to members of the public.

HKSTP Global Matching 2020 to Unlock Tremendous Business and Investment Opportunities to Hong Kong and Overseas Tech Ventures

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced today that the Global Matching 2020 , an inaugural business-and-investment matchmaking event, will be held from 16-23 July 2020.

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  • Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced today that the Global Matching 2020 , an inaugural business-and-investment matchmaking event, will be held from 16-23 July 2020.
  • The submissions for proposals are open to technology ventures from Hong Kong and all around the world.
  • In a strategic partnership with InvestHK, the Global Matching 2020 connects world-class corporates and regional investors with innovative entrepreneurs to seek out opportunities for investment, businesses, and seamless adoption of commercially-validated solutions.
  • The Global Matching 2020 is now open up to global entrepreneurs, industry partners and investors: The Global Acceleration Academy, an intensive business acceleration programme spearheaded by HKSTP, is calling for technology ventures across the globe to register before the deadline on 31 May 2020.

Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo Attracting 15,000 Visitations from Worldwide I&T Talent for 1,100+ Jobs Available

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Thursday, March 26, 2020

Hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2020 (The Expo) is hosting more than 1,100 jobs from 160 tech companies from March 25 till April 21, with a view to attracting more global talent to build a robust talent pool in the city.

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  • Hosted by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2020 (The Expo) is hosting more than 1,100 jobs from 160 tech companies from March 25 till April 21, with a view to attracting more global talent to build a robust talent pool in the city.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200326005385/en/
    Hong Kong Science Park Virtual Career Expo 2020 (Photo: Business Wire)
    During the first day, the citys first and largest virtual career fair for innovation and technology (I&T) reported an overwhelming response from 15,000 visitations from talent worldwide and 60,000 page views.
  • Our Virtual Career Expo, in a few hours since on live, has reported 15,000 visitations from worldwide I&T talent in 45 economies, demonstrating strong interest among talent in I&T.
  • Companies that are hiring include Hong Kong Science Park companies, current incubatees and graduates from HKSTPs incubation programmes, SMEs and multinationals.

Hong Kong Science Park Companies Continue Their Strong Showing with Awards Attained at CES 2020

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Monday, January 6, 2020

The CES Innovation Awards that accompanies the main show honours outstanding product design and engineering in new consumer tech products across 28 product categories or functionalities.

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  • The CES Innovation Awards that accompanies the main show honours outstanding product design and engineering in new consumer tech products across 28 product categories or functionalities.
  • Albert Wong, Chief Executive Officer, HKSTP, said, The winning companies bring us a lot of pride and meaning to the I&T sector of Hong Kong.
  • We are showing the world Hong Kong can develop useful, practical consumer products that not only utilise the latest cutting-edge technologies, but also innovative solutions that are commercially viable.
  • As part of HKSTPs ongoing mission to bring high-potential park companies to new markets and opportunities around the world, there are 15 Hong Kong Science Park companies participating and presenting the best of Hong Kongs start-up consumer electronics at the CES Eureka Park, the global stage for start-ups to launch a new product, service or idea.