The 10 best startup accelerators in Hong Kong

Brinc is a globally recognized startup accelerator that runs 18 accelerator programs across 7 countries, providing early-stage venture and seed funding to emerging entrepreneurs. Founded in 2014 by Bashar Aboudaoud, Bay McLaughlin, and Manav Gupta, Brinc is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.

The Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund is a not-for-profit startup accelerator launched by Alibaba Group in 2015, located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It aims to support and empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing funding, resources, and mentorship opportunities.

StartmeupHK is an inclusive online platform that serves as a comprehensive hub for entrepreneurs and startups in Hong Kong, offering up-to-date information on the latest startup events and valuable resources to support their growth and success.

Expand is a startup accelerator and ventures studio based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Founded by Davide Calì in 2016, it focuses on early-stage ventures and seed funding, providing support and resources to help startups grow and succeed in the competitive market.

Cryptonite Capital is a startup accelerator based in Hong Kong that specializes in early stage venture, secondary market, and seed investments. With its expertise in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, it provides support and funding to startups aiming to disrupt and innovate the financial sector.

Sow Asia is a charitable foundation based in Hong Kong that was founded in 2009 by Darius Yuen. The accelerator focuses on supporting social enterprises in scaling their impact and driving positive change in the community.

Hong Kong X-Tech is a startup accelerator based in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, providing a supportive ecosystem that combines mentorship, funding, and access to free workspace, with a strong emphasis on fostering collaboration among startups from different institutions and disciplines. The accelerator was founded in 2016 by Guanhua Chen, Li Zexiang, and Neil Shen.

Eureka Nova is an innovative startup accelerator based in Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, founded by Adrian Cheng in 2017. The accelerator is known for its open innovation platform that fosters collaboration between technology startups and the diverse ecosystem of the New World Group.

Nest is a startup accelerator based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong that provides corporate accelerator programs and invests in seed to growth-stage startups. Founded in 2010 by Lawrence Morgan, Simon Squibb, and Stefan Mikic, Nest specializes in supporting early-stage ventures and seed investments.

The Mills Fabrica is a multi-faceted startup accelerator located in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong, founded in 2015 by Vanessa Cheung. It provides incubation services, funding opportunities, and access to a collaborative space, lab, and store, all with the aim of supporting and fostering the growth of techstyle startups.