Starthub Asia

CUHK Innovation Summit
2026-04-17 14:15 - 17:45 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | LT7, Lee Shau Kee Building, CUHK, Hong Kong
Registration Deadline: 10 April 2026 (Friday)
What to expect?
1. Announcement of the latest development at CUHK Innovation’s investment platform
2. Panel by KTO – From Research Excellence to Real World Impact — A Cross Faculty Dialogue on Research Commercialisation
3. Bring together Deans from Medicine, Engineering, and Science to examine how academic excellence, translational readiness, and industry engagement converge to drive impactful commercialisation
4. Panel by CUIL – Investor–Investee Dialogue: From Fundraising to Partnerships — Building Alignment in Deep-Tech Ventures
• Feature CUIL portfolio companies and their investors, sharing candid insights on fundraising experiences, expectation alignment, and the development of long-term partnerships in deep tech ventures
5. Project Showcase
• Featuring 10+ CUHK startup teams, who will present their cutting-edge research outcomes and innovative solutions across biomedicine, engineering, and emerging technologies.
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Hult Prize 2026 Hong Kong Summit
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:30 | Art Hall, HKUST, Hong Kong
The Hult Prize Hong Kong Summit is a flagship regional event that brings together outstanding student entrepreneurs, global mentors, and impact investors in a vibrant platform dedicated to social innovation and sustainable change. As part of the world’s largest student startup competition — often hailed as the “Nobel Prize for Students” — the Summit celebrates purpose-driven ventures that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and showcases how business can be a force for good.
Hosting the first-ever Hong Kong Summit, HKUST takes pride in leading this transformative initiative, uniting young changemakers from across Hong Kong who are pioneering solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Beyond a competition, the Summit serves as a launchpad for the next generation of social innovators — connecting ideas with impact, and empowering students to reimagine the future through entrepreneurship.
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B:COMING 2026 – Hong Kong’s First B Corp International Summit
2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:30 | BEC Auditorium, G/F, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
B:COMING is Hong Kong’s first B Corp international summit – a landmark event designed to accelerate the B Corp Movement across the region and build a connected, future-ready ecosystem for businesses that create positive impact for all people and our planet.
The world has changed. Business must act fast.
Why Should You Attend?
“Business For Good” is no longer a nice-to-have – it is fast becoming how resilient companies compete. Stay ahead of where business is heading, and what it means for you.
Markets are shifting fast. Customer expectations are evolving. Talent priorities are changing. Regulations and supply chains are becoming more complex. The question is no longer whether these trends will affect your business, but how prepared you are to respond.
B:COMING brings together experienced B Corp leaders, founders and C-suite executives to share practical insights on how companies are adapting and thriving – from navigating consumer behaviour to building resilient supply chains and staying competitive in uncertain times.
This is not a theoretical conference. It’s a space for honest conversations, real lessons, and perspectives you can take back to your business.
Attend to:
• Understand shifting market and consumer trends shaping the next decade
• Learn how peers are managing risk, growth and operational complexity
• Gain practical insights to stay competitive in a changing landscape
• Connect with leaders across industries facing similar challenges
• Explore synergies and opportunities in Asia and beyond with new partnerships
• Discover how B Corp certification can strengthen trust, resilience, and long-term competitiveness
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The Inaugural Global Web4.0 Summit：Innovation and Convergence of Al + Digital Assets
2026-04-22 10:00 - 18:00 | Cyberport Address: Cyberport, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
​AI + Digital Assets: Innovation and Convergence
​As AI advances at an exponential pace and regulatory frameworks for digital assets continue to mature, the world is entering a new inflection point for the internet and finance.
​If Web3 accelerated decentralization and digital ownership, Web 4.0 points toward an “active intelligent network”—where AI agents can act, decide, and transact autonomously. When AI converges with digital assets as programmable liquidity, payments and value settlement can become automated, 24/7, and borderless.
​Against this backdrop, AlloyX Group and ME Group are proud to present the Inaugural Global Web 4.0 Conference: Innovation and Convergence of AI + Digital Assets in Hong Kong.
​The summit brings together leading AI builders, digital asset institutions, issuers, and Web3 ecosystem leaders to explore how AI and digital assets can power the next leap in the internet and digital economy.
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Business Opportunities for Foreign Companies in GBA Cities – Huizhou, Dongguan & Foshan
2026-04-23 15:00 - 16:00 | HKTDC SME Centre (Ground Floor, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong), Hong Kong
The rapid development of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in recent years has brought unlimited potential business opportunities to international businesses. To provide support and guidance to foreign companies in Hong Kong to tap into the GBA market, the HKTDC has introduced the “GoGBA Coffee & Chat for Expatriates” series. Consultant or industry expert will be invited to share insights and answer questions in the form of interactive group exchange, as well as to provide practical advice on doing business in the GBA.
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HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show & Asian Licensing Conference (ALC)
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show (HKILS) is the flagship platform for the licensing industry in Asia. It gathers licensors, brands, licensing agents, licensees and traders from around the world, opening doors to unparalleled business opportunities.
Running concurrently is the Asian Licensing Conference (ALC), where the licensing world’s brightest minds and elites come together to exchange market intelligence for the global licensing industry.
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HKUST Industry Engagement Day + – AI + Medicine: The Future of Intelligence Healthcare
2026-04-28 14:30 - 17:45 | Kaisa Group Lecture Theater, The HKUST Jockey Club Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), HKUST Campus, Hong Kong
Join us for a dynamic event that brings together pioneers in artificial intelligence and healthcare to explore the transformative potential of AI in medicine. This Industry Engagement Day Plus features global insights from leading experts, a showcase of innovative startups, and engaging industry dialogues. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies are reshaping diagnostics, treatment, and patient care, and explore collaboration opportunities at the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Whether you are a researcher, industry professional, or entrepreneur, this event offers a unique platform to connect, learn, and shape the future of intelligent healthcare.
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IPIC Incubation Graduation Ceremony cum Startup Demo Day
2026-04-29 14:30 - 19:00 | HKUST, Hong Kong
Join us for the IPIC Incubation Graduation Ceremony cum Startup Demo Day — a celebratory milestone recognizing the progress and achievements of our IPIC startups. This event marks the culmination of their entrepreneurial journey, featuring live startup showcases, product demos, and pitching sessions.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, participating teams will present what they’ve built during the incubation period, engage with members of the HKUST entrepreneurship community, and connect with a distinguished group of mentors and industry experts. It’s a valuable opportunity to gain visibility, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
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