Blueprint Launches Second Cohort with 10 New Startups in Hong Kong

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We don’t normally publish press releases but since everyone is super busy getting ready for RISE next week and this is news we wanted to get out – we decided to publish this as is:

Blueprint announced the names of the new tech startups selected to join its popular accelerator programme backed by Swire Properties. The ten successful startups and their business-to-business (B2B) solutions span a variety of industries including retail,education, fin-tech and commercial property. They will enjoy six months of free workspace, mentorship support, connections t capital and market testing opportunities to elevate their business. blueprint’s approach remains unique in that it does not request equity in return for its assistance, setting it apart from other incubator programmes in the market.

Blueprint are pleased to congratulate:

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Startup Island: Applications for Hong Kong Startup Visas Now Open

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A lot is written about Hong Kong as a startup ecosystem, but one thing is for sure: a working visa isn’t a breakpoint anymore!

As startup mentor and as co-director of the Founder Institute in Hong Kong, I often get questions from founders about working visas in Hong Kong and I did my share of visa applications so far (6 applications, 100% hit rate). So when I got a meeting invitation (hat tip to Gene Soo) about Attracting Talent from Outside Hong Kong in the Legco office by Charles Mok and the Immigration Department, I went to brush up my knowledge on visa applications in Hong Kong.

The meeting was on knowledge migration working visas in Hong Kong and especially the new “Start up visa” regulations. I will spare you the standard visa applications and arrangements for Chinese nationals and dive right into the “start up visa” details.

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Why Should I Join AngelHack Hong Kong?

10529374403_5a118fb0ff_b Are you STILL wondering why you should go to AngelHack Hong Kong 2015??! Here a few reasons why you shouldn’t only go, but also bring along your friends! 1. Isn’t AngelHack one of the biggest global hackathon series? NO, it is not one of the biggest, it is THE BIGGEST global hackathon series which spans across more than 80 countries and brings together the best talent in the world! [Read more…]