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Hong Kong Science Park Leads Start-Up Delegation to North America's Fastest Growing Technology Conference in TorontoHONG KONG, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation ("HKSTP") today announced that it is leading a delegation of 14 start-ups to Collision, one of North America's leading technology conference, to be held in Toronto, Canada from May 20 - 23, 2019. Leveraging on HKSTP's comprehensive support for their development, the start-ups will be seeking new investments, potential collaboration and market expansion in North America. Hong Kong's line-up at the conference is made up of companies coming from the key technology focus areas of AI and Robotics, Biotech, Fintech and Smart City. They include Accukit Technology, Applied Technology and MedEXO Robotics in Medtech; BACHcode, BinoViz, Lambada Sense and RaSpect Intelligence for AI-powered solutions; eMALI.IO and Pecutus in blockchain and Fintech; CHAIN Technology, King City Technology and Pokeguide for Smart City; as well as Mictronics and Light Up Technology. Hong Kong's representation at the Collision is yet another strong signal of the city's position as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub, and the result of the thriving and vibrant I&T ecosystem and talent in the city. The companies stand to gain from showcasing their solutions to an international audience, with opportunities to apply their innovations within key industries and some of the largest companies in North America, as well as exposure to potential new investments. Peter Mok, Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programmes of HKSTP, said, "We are committed to supporting our incubatees and partner companies, from crystallising their ideas into solutions, to helping them seek new markets for commercialisation. With this delegation to Collision, and our successes at international start-up competitions, it sends a message to the world of Hong Kong's stature as an international I&T hub. We are not only bringing our home-grown companies and solutions out to the world, but we are also a destination for international companies and talent to seek new opportunities too." Partnership with leading venture capital firm to bring global tech start-ups to Asia Alongside leading Hong Kong's participation at Collision, HKSTP is also announcing a partnership with Saltagen Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, to help global incubated start-ups seek new opportunities in Asia, with Hong Kong as their landing base. The Checkerboard Landing programme will be incorporated with HKSTP's Global Acceleration Academy, one of its longstanding and successful business acceleration programmes in Hong Kong. This programme will bring over 10 global start-ups to Hong Kong in September for an intensive programme of workshops and networking meetings as its first cohort. The workshops will be curated by HKSTP, Saltagen Ventures and business mentors from Canada, Hong Kong and mainland China focusing on topics to help participants to build a strong foundation to start their business in Asia. Topics include IP protection and knowledge transfers, sales and marketing channels, finance and capital flows and manufacturing know-how. They will also be connected with investors, industry and corporate partners and I&T ecosystem communities of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. "The Checkerboard Landing programme is about how we can collaborate and help each other's start-ups grow and succeed. By leveraging on our vibrant I&T ecosystem, we help to ensure the start-ups get a perfect 'landing' in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area," Peter added. "Hong Kong is one of the fastest growing tech markets and has become a preferred destination for some of the top tech companies in the world. The programme is an ideal platform to forge new partnerships, showcase top talent and connect the global innovation community to our inclusive and vibrant I&T ecosystem." First cohort of the Checkerboard Landing programme will start in September this year till January 2020. Follow-up trips will be arranged for these start-ups, depending on their individual needs and their mentors' advice. HKSTP Park Companies taking part at Collision Conference are:
About Collision Known by Inc. Magazine as the "fastest growing tech conference in North America". Now in its fifth year, Collision has grown to over 25,000 attendees and is in for a big change in 2019. Following three sunny, jazz-filled years in New Orleans, Collision is moving to Toronto, Canada. The event will be held from May 20-23 at the Enercare Centre. About Saltagen Ventures Saltagen Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm that invests in science and technology based start-ups with an investment strategy focusing on the verticals of edtech, biomedical technology, AI & machine learning and media technology. We look for start-ups that have strong defensibility and patentable technology. These start-ups can benefit from our deep networks in specific verticals and expertise on both sides of the Pacific provided from our experienced investment team and ecosystem partners. We empower startups to grow their business and develop efficiencies across the border via Canada and Hong Kong as a strategic base. More information about Saltagen Ventures and the Checkerboard Landing Program is available at www.saltagen.com. About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Comprising Science Park, InnoCentre and Industrial Estates, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is a statutory body dedicated to building a vibrant innovation and technology ecosystem to connect stakeholders, nurture technology talents, facilitate collaboration, and catalyse innovations to deliver social and economic benefits to Hong Kong and the region. Established in May 2001, HKSTP has been driving the development of Hong Kong into a regional hub for innovation and growth in several focused clusters including Electronics, Information & Communications Technology, Green Technology, Biomedical Technology, Materials and Precision Engineering. We enable science and technology companies to nurture ideas, innovate and grow, supported by our R&D facilities, infrastructure, and market-led laboratories and technical centres with professional support services. We also offer value added services and comprehensive incubation programmes for technology start-ups to accelerate their growth. Technology businesses benefit from our specialised services and infrastructure at Science Park for applied research and product development; enterprises can find creative design support at InnoCentre; while skill-intensive businesses are served by our three industrial estates at Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long. More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org. View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hong-kong-science-park-leads-start-up-delegation-to-north-americas-fastest-growing-technology-conference-in-toronto-300850571.html SOURCE Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation |