\u2022 Doubling the investment amount\u2014winners will be looking at a targeted funding pool of
\nUS$100M.
\n\u2022 Two new tech tracks\u2014Digital Health Tech and Green Tech\u2014empower innovators to scale
\nsolutions addressing humanity\u2019s most pressing challenges.
\n\u2022 Global applications are now open until 17 June, for a spot to the 60-second pitch at November\u2019s
\nGrand Finale in Hong Kong.
\n(Hong Kong, 14 March 2025) \u2013 Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is
\nexcited to announce the 9th edition of the Elevator Pitch International Competition (EPIC 2025), a
\nglobal stage for visionary startups to secure investment, spur business opportunities, and scale in
\nAsia\u2019s innovation arena from 3-7 November, as finalists showcase their groundbreaking ideas with a
\n60-second pitch at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong.
\nEPIC 2025 will be offering winning teams two tech track additions welcoming solutions in Digital
\nHealth Tech and Green Tech, other than FinTech, and access to a targeted investment pool of USD 100
\nmillion\u2014double the amount from last year\u2014along with a USD 240,000 cash prize. Global registration
\nfor EPIC 2025 is now open until 17 June 2025, 23:59 (GMT +8), ready to take tech ventures to the next
\nlevel.
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\nKey Dates
\nApplication Deadline: 17 June 2025, 23:59 (GMT +8)
\nOnline Regional Pitch: July 2025
\nFinalist Announcement: August 2025
\nEPIC Week: 3 \u2013 7 November 2025
\n**Mid- to late-stage startups under 10 years old, focused on Digital Health Tech, FinTech, or GreenTech,
\nand registered as businesses with plans to expand R&D or operations to Hong Kong and\/or the Greater
\nBay Area (GBA), are eligible for EPIC.
\nAlbert Wong, CEO of HKSTP, expresses pride in EPIC\u2019s success, “Hong Kong is at the forefront of
\nglobal innovation, where we engage entrepreneurs in addressing the imperative, and EPIC being the
\norigin of many world-first technologies, HKSTP will continue offering haven for startup resources to
\nintersect, and invites like-minded partners to join us on the transformative journey.”
\nStepping up from EPIC 2024 with 603 entries from 47 economies, the competition this year aims to
\nset its sights even higher. Startups will participate in online regional pitch across North America,
\nEurope and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) in July, and finalists will land in Hong Kong in November, where
\nEPIC Week and the Grand Finale take place, as a more comprehensive and enriching experience is set
\nto introduce highlights including:
\n\u2022 EPIC Week: A week-long series of events leading up to the Grand Finale, including business and
\ninvestment matching, networking sessions, and industry tours, providing startups with deeper
\ninsights into Hong Kong’s vibrant I&T ecosystem.
\n\u2022 Tech Spotlight: An exclusive opportunity for selected startups to present their solutions directly
\nto investors and corporate leaders, facilitating immediate feedback and potential collaborations.
\n\u2022 GBA Exploration: Guided visits and sessions focused on unlocking business opportunities within
\nthe GBA, enabling startups to understand and tap into this rapidly growing market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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