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Global Fast Track 2024 Now Open for Fintech Companies
InvestHK Introduces Global Fast Track 2024: Enhancing Business Connectivity Between Fintechs, Corporates and Investors
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has announced that the seventh edition of the Global Fast Track (GFT), 2024, is now open for applications until September 20. The programme is open to global and local fintech companies, offering opportunities to present their cases on international stages and benefit from mentoring and business matchmaking to unlock their potential. The global finalists of the GFT pitch competition will compete in the grand finale at the Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW). This year’s new features will further strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a leading international fintech hub.
InvestHK’s Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech and Sustainability, Mr. King Leung, said: “Over the past few years, Global Fast Track has evolved into a fintech-friendly platform. We have helped over 1,000 fintech companies from over 50 economies showcase their cutting-edge innovations and accelerate their market entry in Hong Kong and beyond. We are excited to build on this success and continue to offer unparalleled access to a global network of over 100 investors and business champions, mentors and industry leaders through GFT 2024.”
Mr. Leung added: “With the introduction of new capabilities this year, we aim to further unlock the true potential of innovation in the fintech sector and provide a launchpad for breakthrough solutions to have a transformative impact. I look forward to welcoming high-caliber candidates from around the world and the extraordinary outcomes that will emerge from this program.”
New features for GFT 2024
1. Unparalleled networking opportunities
These include:
2. Featured Verticals for 2024
In addition to the FinTech and AI tracks that have been a pillar of GFT, the 2024 edition will introduce three new verticals: ESG/Green Fintech, Blockchain and Insurance/HealthTech. This expansion is in line with the changing landscape and emerging trends in the financial services sector.
This year, the semi-finalists from each track will be invited to Hong Kong to pitch their project in person on stage during HKFW, with the grand finale taking place on day two. This is an unparalleled opportunity for qualified fintech innovators to showcase their profile in front of an audience of thousands of people, key businesses and investors looking for fintech solutions and investment opportunities. Previous winners have come from all over the world, including Canada, France, Israel, Mainland China, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK and the US.
InvestHK is excited to work alongside Finoverse, the appointed co-organiser of GFT 2024, to take the programme to new heights. For details of the full GFT 2024 programme and application process, please visit Here.
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LegCo Housing Committee Starts Service Visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen
The following is issued on behalf of the Secretariat of the Legislative Council:
The delegation of the Panel on Housing of the Legislative Council (LegCo) today (July 21) started a two-day service visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen to learn more about the manufacturing process of concrete integrated modular construction (MiC) modules in mainland China and to understand how cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area create high-quality public housing and community facilities through eco-friendly technologies, modular construction techniques, etc.
The delegation arrived in Zhuhai in the afternoon. They first visited the factory of China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Limited to get an idea of the production process of MiC concrete modules and learn how they are applied to the development of public housing in Hong Kong. They also visited other construction technologies in the factory, such as the application of construction robotics.
The members then went to Doumen DaHengQin 5.0 Industrial New Space in Fushan Industrial City to learn more about the “Well-being” design elements in the community. Fushan Industrial City integrates “Production, Service and Living” and at the same time builds hostels and blue-collar housing facilities to create a new industrial community where it is pleasant to live and work. The delegation visited the blue-collar hostels, leisure facilities, public open spaces and auxiliary facilities in the community, and gained a better understanding of the daily life, consumption and entertainment of residents.
The delegation arrived in Shenzhen in the evening and will continue its service visit in the same city tomorrow (July 22).
The delegation is led by the Chairman of the LegCo Panel on Housing, Mr Stanley Ng. The deputy head of the delegation is the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Mr Vincent Cheng. Other participating Panel members include Mr Paul Tse, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, Mr Tony Tse, Mr Andrew Lam, Mr Leung Man-kwong, Mr Chan Hok-fung, Mr Gary Zhang, Ms Carmen Kan and Dr So Cheung-wing; as well as non-Panel members Ms Lam So-wai, Ms Judy Chan, Mr Chan Siu-hung and Dr Ngan Man-yu.
The service visit will also be joined by the delegation of the Housing Bureau, led by the Secretary of Housing, Ms. Winnie Ho.
LegCo Housing Working Group Starts Service Visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Housing Working Group Starts Service Visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Housing Working Group Starts Service Visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases