Key dates Eligibility Judging criteria Click to apply Important notes before you apply
key dates
application deadline
17 JUN 2025 23:59(GMT+8)
online regional pitch
JUL 2025
US
31 AUG 2025
Europe
30 SEP 2025
Europe
30 SEP 2025
Hong Kong
30 SEP 2025
finalists announcement
AUG 2025
EPIC week
3 - 7 NOV 2025
eligibility
Ready to unlock exponential growth with EPIC? Check out the eligibility requirements:
Your company is a registered business
Your company will have been established for less than 10 years as of 30 Nov 2025.
Your company is built on innovations in Digital Health Tech, FinTech, or GreenTech.
Your company has strong intention to expand research & development (R&D) and business operation functions to Hong Kong and/or the Greater Bay Area in mainland China.
Tech Tracks
Digital Health Tech
FinTech
GREENTECH
judging criteria
How do the judges evaluate the applications?
The judges evaluate the applications based on several key criteria to identify the most promising startups. Here's what they look at:
uniqueness
Does your product or service demonstrate a high level of innovation and competitive edge? What sets you apart from others in the market?
market size
What’s the growth potential of your product or service in terms of market demand and scalability? Is there a significant market opportunity for your solution?
strategy
What are your planned actions and strategies to achieve your business goals? How well-defined and feasible is your roadmap for success?
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IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE YOU APPLY
1.This application takes about 15 minutes to complete.
2.You must complete the application in one session.
3.Please have these documents handy:
Artwork files of your company logo
Introductory materials about your company, demonstrating the impact you have made
4.Deadline for submission: 17 June 2025 23:59 (GMT +8)