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Last Call! Global Startups to Get on Board EPIC 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 May 2025 - The 9th Elevator Pitch International Competition (EPIC 2025), organised by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), has only 3 weeks left for global startups with their anchor in FinTech, and new tech tracks Digital Health and Green Tech, respond to the call to one of Asia's largest innovation arenas. Participants will 60-second pitch their way to business matching and investment opportunities for a lift towards success.

Last Call! Global Startups to Get on Board EPIC 2025

Supported by 20 global financial and corporate partners collectively managing an AUM close to US$100B and operating across Asia, Europe and North America, EPIC 2025 offers an unprecedented US$100M targeted funding pool, US$240,000 cash prizes, and an extensive experience for mid- to late-stage startups to grow from regional names to international labels:

Key Dates Application Period: Now to 17 June 2025, 23:59 (GMT+8) Online Regional Pitch: July 2025

Finalist Announcement: August 2025

EPIC Week in Hong Kong: 3 – 7 November 2025

Mid- to late-stage startups under 10 years old, focused on Digital Health Tech, FinTech, or GreenTech, and registered as businesses with plans to expand R&D or operations to Hong Kong and/or the Greater Bay Area (GBA), are eligible to enter for EPIC.

As the journey moves along, a series of highlights in the week-long EPIC Week will be made available to finalists speeding for the finish line, including Tech Spotlight for a showcase of their innovative solutions exclusive to potential investors and corporate decision-makers, in engaging instant and in-depth conversations; and the Greater Bay Area Exploration for a guided tour of a glimpse into the vast opportunities in the GBA and beyond—where complimentary flight and accommodation sponsored (*T&C applies) for contestants overseas.

Albert Wong, CEO of HKSTP said: "Following the success of EPIC 2024 receiving applause from 47 economies, making it a more impactful event is where we're going this year, as well as more inclusive, which is why we're having new tech tracks, at a new location in Hong Kong, with new formats, yet one thing remains the same—it is an opportunity you don't want to miss."

Global application for EPIC 2025 is opened until 17 June 2025, 23:59 (GMT+8). For details, please visit https://epic.hkstp.org/ for more.

Hashtag: #HKSTP #EPIC2025

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