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Founder Institute Hong Kong
JUMPSTARTER is a mission-driven initiative in Hong Kong that supports tech-driven startups and scaleups focused on sustainable development. It connects entrepreneurs with corporates and investors to enhance the local startup ecosystem.
Overview
What Founder Institute Hong Kong does
What Founder Institute Hong Kong is
JUMPSTARTER is a mission-driven initiative in Hong Kong that supports tech-driven startups and scaleups focused on sustainable development. It connects entrepreneurs with corporates and investors to enhance the local startup ecosystem.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2009
- Approximate age
- About 17 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- April 1, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
Founder Institute Hong Kong as a funder
Investment thesis
JUMPSTARTER invests in tech-driven startups and scaleups that are committed to driving global positive change and sustainable development.
Focus narrative
The initiative seeks ventures leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovate across various sectors, with a focus on measurable, long-term positive impacts aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Value beyond capital
JUMPSTARTER provides high-impact networking opportunities and investment opportunities of up to US$5 million for winners of its Global Pitch Competition.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $5,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceHealthcareFintechBiotech & Life SciencesEnergyClimate & SustainabilityConsumerCommerce & RetailEducationRobotics & Autonomous Systems
- Regions
- Asia · Global
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 100
Portfolio context
Notable companies from the JUMPSTARTER Top 100 startups include 10Life, 3AI, ACTuWISE Limited, AI-Vision Opto-Electronics Limited, Anlan Infotech, Apping Technology, AquaGrid Analytics, Autocycle Inc. dba Helix Motors, AutOmics Biotechnology Inc., Bering Lab, BiomOrgan, BOTNOI Enterprise Voicebot, Brain Health Innovations Pte. Ltd., Bubstal Limited, Butler Asia, CELLmeric, ChatCut Inc, Chemmino Biotechnology Limited, Circular Health Limited, Code-Create Limited, cogniBIT, COMPASS PARTNERS LIMITED, ContexQ Pte Ltd, Cresento Limited, deepmirror, Diolko, E3A Healthcare Ptd Ltd, Easy Floor Robotics, ESGSAT, Extend Robotics, FinCatch Limited, Finful, Graffiquo Asia Sdn Bhd, Granter, GRAYMATICS, Green Vigor Limited, Guardian AI, GUTolution, Hay-koze Limited, Health Digital Technology Sdn Bhd (DoctorOnCall), HomeDash Limited, Homing Therapeutics Limited, Hong Kong X-Wheel Intelligence Technology Limited, Ice Node Interactive, iGo Tech Private Limited, Inocron Technologies Ltd, Inspection Technology Co.,Ltd., Kedoom Technologies Co., Limited, Kiip Corp., Kuanta, LifeSparrow Solutions Limited, Maestro Research Laboratory, Mag Med Biotech Limited, Mazecare, Meat the Next Company Limited, MEINONG ROBOT CO., LIMITED, Mellowvans, Membshield Innovations, Metalympics Limited, Metis Financial Solutions Limited, Mother Earth Agricultural Technology Company Limited, MSKD Technologies Sdn Bhd, MUI-Robotics, MyLorry Technology Solutions Sdn. Bhd., NaCore Energy Technology Limited, Naratix AI, Oncoimmunostics Limited, Open Finance AI, OralMicroAI Innovations Limited, OsseoLabs, OWLplaces, Pardus AI, PharmCare Technology Limited, PraIn FinTech Co., Ltd., Preferrd (Holdings) Limited, Qarbotech, R2A Labs, RealAI Technology HK Limited, RECIRCLE SDN BHD, RECO, ReGen Technology Holdings Limited, Saffe, SleepUp, Smart Global Governance, Stellar Vision, Stellerus Technology Limited, Tanbii, TG0, TinTin Intelligence, Transitry, Tushih Limited, VCycene, Vision AI Engineering Limited, Voyager AI Limited, WAVE INNOVATION LTD., Xiaoxian.
Capability profile
Founder Institute Hong Kong as a program host
Program thesis
JUMPSTARTER is a mission-driven initiative established by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, aiming to enhance Hong Kong's startup ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, and the public.
Focus narrative
JUMPSTARTER invests in tech-driven startups and scaleups committed to driving global positive change and sustainable development. The initiative emphasizes ventures leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovate across various sectors, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Value and support
JUMPSTARTER offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to investment, aiming to support startups in their growth and development.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $5,000,000
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- March 12, 2026
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Asia · Global
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable companies from the JUMPSTARTER Top 100 startups include 10Life, 3AI, ACTuWISE Limited, AI-Vision Opto-Electronics Limited, and many others, showcasing a diverse range of innovative solutions.
Capability profile
Founder Institute Hong Kong as a community
Community overview
JUMPSTARTER is a mission-driven initiative established by the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund. It serves as a platform for entrepreneurs and young people to realize their dreams in Hong Kong. The initiative focuses on showcasing quality startups and providing high-impact networking opportunities, aiming to enhance Hong Kong's startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship by connecting entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, and the public.
Community focus
JUMPSTARTER invests in tech-driven startups and scaleups that are committed to driving global positive change and sustainable development. The initiative seeks ventures leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovate across various sectors, with a focus on measurable, long-term positive impacts aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Member value
Members gain access to high-impact networking opportunities, investment opportunities, and exposure through various media content produced by JUMPSTARTER.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- March 12, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators
- Benefits
- network-access
- Program types
- accelerator and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
- Sectors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regions
- Asia
Community activity
Events and activity
JUMPSTARTER hosts the Global Pitch Competition, which includes the Top 100 Startups selection and the Top 30 Startups finalists that receive enhanced exposure and opportunities. The event culminates in the JUMPSTARTER 2025 Grand Finale.
Notable members
Notable companies from the JUMPSTARTER Top 100 startups include 10Life, 3AI, ACTuWISE Limited, AI-Vision Opto-Electronics Limited, and many others.
Common questions
What to know about Founder Institute Hong Kong
Upseed classifies Founder Institute Hong Kong under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
Known limits
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