June 13, 2014

Representing HKBIO, Prof Albert YU (Chairman of HKBIO) was invited to attend the networking reception to launch Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK)’s 2014 StartmeupHK Venture Program and Global Awards. Designed to create a buzz among entrepreneurs in the local and overseas startup communities, the program is intended to help promote Hong Kong as a startup destination, bring global entrepreneurs to the city and facilitate collaboration between overseas entrepreneurs and Hong Kong-based startups/companies. Gregory So (Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development) was the Guest of Honour, joined by leading players from Hong Kong’s startup and venture capital communities. InvestHK is a department of the Hong Kong SAR Government responsible for Foreign Direct Investment, supporting overseas, Mainland and Taiwanese businesses to set up and expand in Hong Kong. The department provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in the city's economy. Founded on July 1, 2000, its mission is to confirm and strengthen Hong Kong as Asia's leading international business center and to attract economically and strategically important investment. For more details, please visit: http://www.startmeup.hk/en/awards-programme/venture-forum/.