Event Highlight | Alibaba Jumpstarter (26 - 27 Mar 2025)
Alibaba JUMPSTARTER, a start-up initiative by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF), focuses on providing a platform for entrepreneurs and young people to kick-start their business ambitions in Hong Kong was successfully held on March 26 and 27 at AsiaWorld Expo. With this year’s theme “AI and sustainability”, it aims to bring together entrepreneurs, corporations and investors to explore the future of innovation.
This year, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has 6 startup teams participating. Toward the One Earth Global Pitch competition, we have 1 team reaching Top 30 and 5 teams reaching Top 100. In addition, CUHK was invited for a presentation session on AI and Healthcare.
The Honourable Paul CHAN (Financial Secretary of HKSARG) gave a welcome remark. (Photo: HKSARG)
Board members and representatives gathered for the group photo at the opening ceremony. (Photo: HKSARG)
Dr. Ke XU, CEO at LaSense Technology Limited, pitching for the One Earth Global Pitch competition as the Top 30 finalists. (Photo: ORKTS)
Mr. Steven LAU, representative from Health View Bioanalytic Limited, gave a presentation entitled AI-based Retinal Image Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Children with Special Needs and Turns Them into Special Talents on the invited session for AI in Healthcare. (Photo: ORKTS)
(Left to right) Dr. Ke XU and Ms. Lyn WEI, representatives from LaSense Technology Limited, supporting the event. (Photo: ORKTS)
Ms. Mia ZHANG, representative from ThingX Technologies Limited, supporting the event. (Photo: ORKTS)
(Left) Mr. Charles LIU, representative from MagMint Scientific Limited, supporting the event. (Photo: ORKTS)
Dr. Marco SUEN, representative from Provectus Therapeutics Limited, supporting the event. (Photo: ORKTS)
Mr. Yongpeng ZENG, representative from Sota Robotics (HK) Limited, supporting the event. (Photo: ORKTS)
(Left to right) Professor Simon YU and Mr. Danny CHEN, representatives from Illuminatio Medical Technology Limited, supporting the event. (Photo: ORKTS)
Representatives from The Chinese University of Hong Kong gathered for a group photo at the opening ceremony. (Photo: ORKTS)
Visitors and guests interacting with our startups representatives at our CUHK pavilion. (Photo: ORKTS)
Team photo of ORKTS Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team. (Photo: ORKTS)
About the Alibaba JUMPSTARTER
JUMPSTARTER is a mission driven 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. Our 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.
Team photo of ORKTS Knowledge Transfer Events Management Team. (Photo: ORKTS)