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JUMPSTARTER Scale

Commercialize. Scale. Go Global

Empowering post-revenue ventures to scale globally via Hong Kong—providing direct access to enterprise tech infrastructure, market-entry networks, and institutional capital.

2026-2027 details
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ELIGIBILITY

Designed for Growth-Stage Scale-Ups

Target

Post-revenue ventures with product-market fit, commercial traction, and a clear ambition to expand via Hong Kong.

How
We select

  • Commercial Proof Paying customers, revenue, or validated pilots, with positive growth signals.
  • Scalability A business model and team capable of growing well beyond the current market.
  • Go Global Mandate A clear plan to expand via Hong Kong and overseas.
  • Founding Team Technical and commercial leaders committed to following through.
  • Partner Fit Specific needs that the JUMPSTARTER ecosystem can address.

Focus
Sectors

  • AI & Deep Tech applied AI, infrastructure, robotics.
  • PropTech & Urban Innovation buildings, mobility and smart-city solutions.
  • Fintech & Insurtech banking, payments, risk and compliance.
  • Consumer retail, e-commerce, creator economy (KOL/MCN platforms).
  • Creative Industries digital entertainment.
  • Health Tech & Impact Tech health, life sciences and inclusive solutions.

Indicative
Company
Profile

  • Established revenue with demonstrated growth
  • An established base of paying enterprise customers, with evidence of repeat business
  • A proven business model with clear potential to scale
  • TRL 5 or above, where applicable

Indicative benchmarks only. Each company is assessed in the context of its sector and business model.

The Advantage

Why JUMPSTARTER

Commercial
Access

Tiered corporate matching—advancing from verified ecosystem perks to targeted corporate matchmaking and bespoke 1:1 enterprise POC introductions.

Alibaba Tech

Access to Alibaba infrastructure and enterprise workshops across all tiers, culminating in dedicated 1:1 technical and architecture consultations for Scale cohort companies.

Capital & Deal
Flow

Broad visibility on featured investor platforms, advancing to curated VC introductions and private pitch roundtables for qualifying and cohort ventures.

Founder
Community

Peer networking and regional event invitations from day one, with exclusive executive roundtables and lifelong alumni support for JUMPSTARTER founder community.

THE PATHWAY

Your Journey to Scale

GLOBAL
CALLOUT

Open intake: submit your pitch deck and expansion roadmap online.

Core Value Unlocked

Initial screening by AEF and entry into the global pipeline.

JUMPSTARTER
CIRCLE

Selected by the AEF investment team.

Core Value Unlocked

Community membership, founder workshops, and partner perks.

JUMPSTARTER
SPOTLIGHT

Selected by AEF and its global VC partner network.

Core Value Unlocked

Curated investor matching, corporate POC discovery, and platform profiling.

JUMPSTARTER
COHORT

Selected through final interview panels with AEF and industry leaders.

Core Value Unlocked

Tailored 20-week expansion program, bespoke 1:1 business matching, and commercial entry via Hong Kong.

JUMPSTARTER SCALE IN DEPTH

An Exclusive 20-Week
Expansion Program

Reserved for the selected JUMPSTARTER Scale cohort—delivering high-touch commercial matching, dedicated Alibaba tech advisory, and milestone-driven regional expansion.

Ready

Wks 1–3

Complete a global expansion diagnostic assessing product, commercial, and capital readiness.

Focus

Wks 4-6

Define your target regional market with a dedicated 90-day go-to-market plan.

Access

Wks 7-12

Engage pre-qualified corporate leaders, industry regulators, and commercial partners.

Land

Wks 13-18

Execute market landing with direct support for client acquisition, POC pilots, and local partnerships.

Scale

Wks 19-20

Finalise fundraising round preparation and showcase to global co-investors.

2027 Roadmap

Global Callout

From Oct 2026

Open Year-Round Rolling Recruitment

GoGlobal Workshops

Circle

From Jan 2027

Open Access to Investor/Corporate

Rolling Community Selected by AEF

Spotlight

FEB 2027

Announce First Spotlight

First Spotlight shortlist of the year announced

Cohort

MAR 2027

Select Scale Cohort

Cohort 1 selected from the Spotlight shortlist

Cohort

MAR - APR 2027

Hong Kong Landing Week

Scale Cohort 1 lands in Hong Kong

Cohort

APR - SEP 2027

Scale Program

20-week program and partner engagements

2027 H2

Announce Second Spotlight

Second Spotlight shortlist of the year; showcase and continued introductions

2027 Q4

JUMPSTARTER Gala

Hong Kong