Hong Kong sustainability technology - Canadian Technology Accelerator
As there has been growing awareness globally to limit climate change and reduce waste for the long-term livability of our planet and future generations, there is increasing pressure from the Government, civil society, and consumers on corporations to be responsible stakeholders, and show a pathway to net zero and be more sustainable.
The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program in Hong Kong aims to help Canadian Sustainable Tech businesses navigate the market and to connect with potential partners, buyers, and investors.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| Closed | July 2024 to September 2024 | About 30 minutes per week |
Benefits of joining
The Hong Kong CTA will give you:
- Attendance and exhibition space to the largest sustainability conference and tradeshow in Hong Kong, Re-think.
- Market briefings on doing business in Hong Kong.
- Expert sharing from Corporates and investors on their sustainability needs
- Access to local corporate buyers and investors
- Opportunity to pitch in front of corporate buyers and investors in Hong Kong.
Who should apply
We are looking for high-potential Canadian sustainable technologies that can help companies and industries decarbonize and reduce waste. Companies must be interested in expanding into Asia with their end users being:
- Property Developers/Construction companies
- Utilities
- Hospitality
- Textiles/sourcing
- Transportation (auto/air/maritime)
- Food and beverage
- Brands
- Financial Services
Types of technologies could include:
- Green building technologies, workplace safety technologies
- Energy management, battery storage, smart grid, carbon capture
- Solutions to help reduce kitchen waste, water leak detections sensors
- Alternative dyes, sustainable fabrics, supply chain visibility software
- Low carbon fuels
- Biodegradable plastics and utensils, alternative meats
- Green packaging
- Climate risk assessment software
Companies should have either:
- raised a round of funding from institutional investors
- existing market traction – ideally companies that already have sold to customers in North America or Europe
- senior management who can commit to participating in the entire program
The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity, and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.
How the program works
The program will be online and in person. We highly recommend that companies attend the Re-Think Conference (Sept. 12–13) in person in Hong Kong to make the most out of business development and investment opportunities.
Companies will participate in:
- virtual market insights webinars every two weeks
- targeted business-to-business (B2B) meetings and networking opportunities with potential local partners, investors, and clients
Program highlights
* Program is subject to last-minute change
July 2024: Conversation with Corporates Leaders in Sustainability
- Week 3: Onboarding. Market briefing of the Sustainability Sector in Hong Kong by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Week 4: New World Group (20 min presentation, with 10 min Q&A)
August 2024: Conversation with Sustainability Investors
- Week 2: The Mills (20 min presentation, with 10 min Q&A)
- Week 4: Undivided Ventures (20 min presentation, with 10 min Q&A)
Sept. 2024: Onboarding, Introduction, and Re-Think Conference
- Week 3: Attend the Re-think Conference (in-person)/pitch day in front of Corporates and Investors.
- End of September: Wrap up
Business-to-business (B2B) meetings in-between the program.
Contact us
Learn more about the CTA Hong Kong by contacting:
Richard Fong
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator, Hong Kong
Canada's Trade Commissioner Service
richard.fong@international.gc.ca
