Webinar for Startup Innovation Weekend 2027: Scale across Asia and into Belt and Road Markets

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Mission & Track Record | Overview | Speakers | Format | Date & Time | Registration

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[01] Positioning, Mission and Track Record

Global Startup Innovation Weekend (SIW) 2027 will be held from 23 to 25 April 2027. As a globally recognized startup incubation programme, SIW focuses on nurturing Early‑Growth Companies and University Startups, providing access to regional innovation networks, investor connections, and professional mentoring.

Global Startup Innovation Weekend (SIW) is a core pillar of the International Creativity and Innovation Awards (ICIA). Since its establishment in 2020, SIW and ICIA have been operated professionally on a non‑profit basis. To date, the programme has been strongly supported by over 50 countries, 18 government bodies, and 125 higher education institutions.

The mission of SIW is to help startups “deepen their presence in Asian markets and expand into Belt and Road countries.” The following section outlines ICIA’s development journey, together with a highlight recap video of SIW 2026. (Note: We have been invited to serve as judges and mentors for SIW 2026 [Details])

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[02] Competition Overview and Target Teams

InnoEdge Startup Hub (www.innoedge.org), under InnoEdge Consulting Group, has been appointed as the National Selection Partner for Startup Innovation Weekend (SIW) in Hong Kong, China [Details]. The inaugural national selection will be held in Hong Kong, China, in the first quarter of 2027, to identify high‑growth early‑stage enterprises and university startup teams [Details].

To enable stakeholders to fully understand the strategic direction and value of participation, we have prepared the following “SIW 2027 Overview” (23 pages), outlining the event vision, competition structure, and global resource‑matching opportunities for your reference.

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[03] Converging Innovation Leaders from 6 Asian Countries to Unpack the Keys to Standing Out

To mark this important milestone, we will host the “Startup Innovation Weekend 2027 Introductory Webinar,” featuring 5 SIW country representatives and 2 SIW Grand Award winners. They will present the key advantages of SIW 2027 and outline the national selection process. The distinguished speakers include:

• 2 Co-Initiators of SIW Headquarters
• 3 SIW Leaders from India, Korea, and Singapore
• 2 Grand Award Winners of SIW 2025 and 2026 from Indonesia and Malaysia

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[04] Competition Format and Application Dates

In each country or region, only one early‑growth enterprise team and one university startup team will be nominated to advance to the SIW Global Final, to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in April 2027. To this end, two rounds of regional preliminaries will be hosted in Hong Kong, China, in December 2026 and February 2027. Each round will comprise no more than 16 teams, with half nominated by universities or startup bases and the other half selected through an open call. Applications for participation in the first round of preliminaries will officially open on 19 October.

To support the overall selection process and help interested teams access key information, we will host a complimentary online introductory webinar on 6 October 2026 (Tuesday). This briefing webinar is specifically designed for 3 target groups: startups and university startup teams with operations in Hong Kong (or Mainland China), as well as related startup incubation and support organisations.

1. Startups: Early-stage companies established for no more than 5 years
2. University startup teams: Student venture teams currently studying at universities or higher education institutions
3. Organisations interested in nominating startups: Including government or social innovation incubators, university entrepreneurship centres, commercial incubation hubs, co‑working spaces, and industry chambers/associations

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[05] Date, Time, and Agenda of the Webinar

• Webinar Mode: Zoom
• Date: 6 October 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Hong Kong time)
• Languages: Cantonese and English
• Participation fee: Free of Charge

Registration is now closed as all slots have been filled.

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Part 1: Welcome & Overview of SIW HK, China (Cantonese)

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Part 2: Positioning, Mission and Track Record of SIW (English)

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Part 3: Experience Sharing of Grand Award Winners (English)

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Part 4: Exchange with SIW Leaders across Asia (English)

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Part 5: Q&A and Call to Action (English)

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[06] Registration and Inquiry

Registration is now closed as all slots have been filled.

• Email: cs@innoedge.com.hk
• WhatsApp: +852 6395-9027
• Hotline: +852 2235-9027