BUILD
Build founders.
Build ventures.
For founders developing their entrepreneurial capabilities, exploring new opportunities and building their ventures.
Thrive through Hong Kong.
A founder empowerment platform by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund (AEF) supporting founders and companies to build capabilities, scale ventures and access opportunities through Hong Kong.
OUR EVOLUTION & MISSION
Innovation takes more than a single moment on stage. Originally launched as a flagship startup conference and global competition, JUMPSTARTER has evolved into a comprehensive, multi-stage platform that supports founders beyond a single event.
Today, we focus on creating long-term relationships, practical support and meaningful opportunities for founders and companies. Talent and ambition are universal. Access to the right expertise, networks, capital and market is not. JUMPSTARTER exists to help close that access gap.
Whether you are building your first venture, scaling an established company or looking for your next connection, JUMPSTARTER provides access to the ecosystem around you.
Build founders.
Build ventures.
For founders developing their entrepreneurial capabilities, exploring new opportunities and building their ventures.
Scale companies.
Expand into new markets.
For scale-up companies ready to commercialise, grow and expand through Hong Kong.
Connect people.
Create opportunities.
For founders, mentors, investors, corporates and ecosystem partners to exchange expertise, build relationships and create opportunities.
Applied AI frameworks, pitch mastery, and fundraising playbooks.
Direct 1:1 guidance from active tech architects and corporate executives.
Direct introductions to corporate clients, pilot partners, and regional founder networks.
Warm introductions to institutional VCs, family offices, and co-investment funds.
THE HONG KONG ADVANTAGE
Hong Kong sits at the intersection of Asian technology and global finance — with an international legal framework, deep capital markets and direct access to the Greater Bay Area.
JUMPSTARTER supports founders and companies from Hong Kong, Mainland China and International markets to access opportunities, build connections and expand businesses through Hong Kong.
ALIBABA INITIATIVE
AEF is a mission-driven initiative launched by Alibaba Group to connect high-potential founders with the resources they need to grow. Through JUMPSTARTER, founders gain direct access to Alibaba’s technical infrastructure and global commerce networks — backed by a global network of active VCs, corporate mentors, and industry leaders.
AEF also manages three investment vehicles with a global investment mandate — the AEF NextGen Fund, AEF HK Fund, and AEF GBA Fund — investing directly in startups across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and AI ventures worldwide.
THE NUMBERS
Since 2017, JUMPSTARTER has engaged:
8,100+
Startups
2,300+
Speakers & judges
1,400+
Business matches
arranged
770
Investors & corporates
70+
Countries & regions