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New World Innovation Challenge

New World Innovation Challenge

A multi-stream tech competition for startups

The New World Innovation Challenge is an open competition that provides a unique platform for startups from all around the world to showcase their innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

Congratulations to the following winning teams

Web3 Pitching Competition Winner:
Bloom Rewards

Impact Kommons Cohort 4 Pitching Competition Winner:
i2Cool

DBS Business For Impact Award:
i2Cool

Timeline

Judging Criteria

Management Team 30%

Market Potential 30%

Proven Technology with Traction 20%

Innovative and Disruptive 20%

Why Join This Year's New World Innovation Challenge?

• Participants of the competition will have the opportunity to compete for a USD $200K investment. This investment is subject to due diligence by Newman Capital & Eureka Nova after the event.

• Top 3 Finalists will have fast track access to Cyberport Creative Micro Fund or Cyberport Incubation Program for the upcoming August 2023 intake.

• Networking opportunities to meet with investors, the startup community, and industry experts.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all developer teams, NFT projects/communities, and businesses leveraging the concept of decentralisation and/or blockchain technologies that fulfil the following requirements:

Able to join the competition in person in Hong Kong

Company registered within 3 years at the time of application

Proof-of-concept or minimum viable product ready

At your early stage, i.e. seed to pre-A

Plan to expand to Hong Kong market

New World Innovation Challenge

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Judging Criteria

Mentorship: Participants will be able to receive invaluable advice and guidance from established startup founders in Hong Kong.

Subject Matter Experts: Learn directly from the case study owners at New World Group and understand how business decisions are decided on the usage of technology.

Opportunity: Finalist will have the chance to pilot and commercialize their solutions with New World Group.

Networking: Your network is your net worth. Grow your network by expanding your connections with talented and like minded individuals across Hong Kong.

Cash Prizes: The top 3 winning teams in the Startup and Student streams will receive cash prizes for their innovative efforts. Be prepared to bring your A game for a chance to win!

MENTORSHIP

Participants will be able to receive invaluable advice and guidance from established startup founders in Hong Kong.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

Learn directly from the case study owners at New World Group and understand how business decisions are decided on the usage of technology.

OPPORTUNITY

Finalists will have the chance to pilot and commercialize their solutions with the New World Group.

NETWORKING

“Your network is your net worth” - Grow your network by expanding your connections with talented and like-minded individuals across Hong Kong.

CASH PRIZE

The top 3 winning teams in the Startup and Open streams will receive cash prizes for their innovative efforts, so better be prepared and bring your A game!

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