Event Highlight | Hong Kong Start-up Investment and Development Summit
Mr Paul Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary (photo by VA Team) The "Hong Kong Start-up Investment and Development Summit" recently convened with notable guests, Mr. Paul Chan, the Financial Secretary, and Ms. Clara Chan, the CEO of HKIC on 13 Sep, 2024. The event's core objective was to invigorate Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem by delving into the pivotal role of patient capital in bolstering start-ups. Discussions underscored the critical need for long-term investments in technology, biotechnology, and the new energy sectors to propel Hong Kong's entrepreneurial landscape forward.
During the summit, fruitful discussions paved the way for potential collaborations between start-ups and venture capital firms, fostering a climate of innovation and growth. Participants worked towards developing a blueprint to attract more start-up companies to Hong Kong, aiming to position the city as a beacon for budding entrepreneurs. Additionally, the impact of AI on manpower and efficiency within start-ups was carefully evaluated, shedding light on the evolving technological landscape.
Notably, CUHK students actively engaged in the event exchanging insights with industry experts. Their participation underscored CUHK's commitment to nurturing a new generation of innovative leaders, further enriching the discourse on fostering a vibrant start-up ecosystem in Hong Kong.
