Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund has open portal for Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition 2023, Startups from all around the world would have the opportunity to Pitch to top investors & corporates, to Win a share of up to US$5 million investment and HK$1 million cash, to Gain global recognition & media exposure. read through.
- Startups come to the Jumpstarter platform to pitch their business ideas, network with potential corporates and investors, and get advice from top-notch industry experts.
- Free exhibition opportunity
- Sponsored travel to HK for the Grand Finale
Jumpstarter is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that 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.
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Jumpstarter 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 Global Pitch Competition Benefit:
- Up to US$5 million investment and HK$1 million cash (Top 30 finalists have the opportunity to share an investment pool of up to US$5 million and a cash prize pool of HK$1 million)
- HK$300,000 Cash Award
Who can Apply Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition?:
- Applicant must be the Founder or Co-founder of the startup.
- Startup is ideation-stage or early-stage or growth-stage. The business has been operational for less than 5 years.
- Startup must have raised less than US$20 million in funding to date.
- Startup must possess an innovative business idea or product or service, and demonstrate how your innovation and technology has impacted your business, your industry and the people.
- Startup must desire to make Hong Kong and/or other cities in the GBA be part of your future plans.
Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition Eligibility Industries to apply:
- Art Tech
- Biotech/lifescience
- Deep Tech/AI & Data/Robotics
- Sustainability
- Fintech
- WEB 3.0
How To Apply Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition
- Visit the homepage to access “signup” or “login” page.
- Sign up your new account on or Login your existing account on
- Enroll Mouse over the menu bar on left
- Click AEF Events
- Select JUMPSTARTER 2023
- Click Agree to accept “Terms & Conditions”
- Fill in all mandatory fields with asterisk (*)
- Upload your 15-slide business proposal (BP) and share a 1-2 min video introduction.
- Click “submit” to complete your application. The application process bar will show that your application is successfully submitted.
- Review Your application will be reviewed by our honorable judges.
- Shortlist The shortlisted teams will be announced on JUMPSTARTER website.
Jumpstarter Global Pitch Competition Application Timeline:
- Application Deadline: May 14, 2023
- Announcement of top 100 – Jun 2, 2023
- Top 100 Semi Pitch (Online Pitch to juge panel) Jun 26-30, 2023
- Due Diligence July – August 2023
- Announcement of top 30 Sep 8, 2023
- Top 30 Final Pitch ( onstage pitch to juge panel Nov 2023