Being part of the JUMPSTARTER program has been amazing, connecting us to the broader investment community and media, as well as unlocking opportunities to work with Alibaba’s ecosystem.
Being part of the JUMPSTARTER program has been amazing, connecting us to the broader investment community and media, as well as unlocking opportunities to work with Alibaba’s ecosystem.
JUMPSTARTER welcomes STARTUPS & SCALEUPS that should be tech-based by utilizing AI to enhance productivity or create new use cases across a wide range of industries, incl. but not limited to the following sectors, and be sustainable by contributing to one or more UN SDGs.
The company has raised less than US$20 million in funding to date.
Applicant must be the Founder or Co-founder of the company.
The company must possess an innovative business idea, product, or service and demonstrate how its innovation and technology have impacted the business, industry, and people.
The startup must desire to make Hong Kong and/or other cities in the GBA part of its future plans.
Evidence of innovative advances in product, service, application, adoption etc
Potential to disrupt the relevant industry
Value proposition
30%
Business Model, Traction, Growth Potential and Strategies
Ability of the idea to generate revenue
Competitiveness, barriers to entry, first mover advantages, etc
Unit economics and scalability
Operation and financial metrics, milestones and achievements since inception
Forecast and product roadmap
20%
Team Background and Strength
Capabilities and expertise to execute the business plan
Passion, ambition, vision and culture
20%
Impact and Sustainability
Positive Impact: Demonstrates a measurable long-term positive effect on the industry and communities, including environmental conservation, social equity, or economic improvement
UN SDG Alignment: The solution contributes to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
BONUS
* Bonus Score 5% (max.) will be added to the total score if the company has Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area nexus (Founder Background + HK / GBA Plan)
