IFF2025 is Open for Registration (Register NOW) - STARTUP STREAM

Team Registration Deadline : 31 October 2025 12:00 nFor more IFF information, please click : https://www.innovateforfuture.com/new-stream/

HKETA’s Startup & Mentorship Subcommittee is excited to announce that the Innovate for Future (IFF) 2025 Startup Stream Competition is now officially open for registration! 

This dynamic competition offers startups in Hong Kong a platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies that solve real-life challenges. From ideation to prototype, IFF2025 empowers young innovators to bring their visions to life while gaining exposure, mentorship, and business opportunities. 

Why Join? 

Compete, connect, and grow with industry leaders. Winners will receive an exclusive awards package designed to support your entrepreneurial journey: 

l   Participation in HKETA & HKTDC Exhibition & Showcase

l   Business Consultancy Advisory Service to refine your strategy 

l   Free one-year HKETA Membership Pack 

l   Recognition at the HKETA Annual Dinner Awards Ceremony in January 2026 

l   Buy One, Get One Free fee discount for the prestigious Annual Dinner 

Prestigious Judging Panel 

Your innovation will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of experts and industry leaders: 

l   Edward Lau, Managing Partner – Global Strategic Partnership, Syndicate Capital 

l   Ivan Shum, CEO, Angel Investment Foundation 

l   Sara Tao, CEO, Zebras (班馬星球) 

l   Daniel Yu, General Manager, Wurth Electronics (HK) Limited 

l   Laurent Devos, CEO, European Product Design Award (EPDA) 

Awards Ceremony 

The Champion, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up will be honored at the HKETA Annual Dinner (Jan 2026), with awards presentation by distinguished guests. 

Register now and be part of IFF2025 Startup Stream Competition – where innovation meets opportunity. 

For more IFF information, please click : https://www.innovateforfuture.com/

Submission Guideline 

l   Startup team submission requirements: Hong Kong business registration; company established within the past 7 years.

l   Two Years Business plan of 10 to 15 pages in PowerPoint format, including company overview, product/service overview, competitive analysis, Target Market and business model, financial Plan, etc.

l   Business plan submission requirement by online basis at our IFF webpage (via google form)

Registration link: https://forms.gle/U7qfusbLusYohWhX9