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ATEC: The Preeminent University Alumni Club-Led
Technology Conference & Startup Competition in Asia. The Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC) is the largest university alumni club-led technology conference and startup competition in Asia. Founded by the Hong Kong and South China university and business school alumni clubs of Harvard, Columbia, MIT and Stanford, ATEC's events are designed to foster active engagement of our alumni with the broader startup ecosystem in Asia, as either founders, mentors or investors. ATEC believes that technology and entrepreneurship are key pillars in creating long-term value, with these principles being deeply rooted in the reputations of the universities represented by our founding alumni clubs. ATEC's goal is to spur innovation across Asia by delivering events that highlight the most creative minds and promising startups, including those affiliated with our alumni club organizers, that are successfully executing on their regional and global ambitions. ATEC is a non-profit organization and all net proceeds from the event go towards the annual prize money for the Startup Competition. |
Latest News
ATEC announces semi-finalists to advance to next round in 2021 startup competition
ATEC anNnounces over 30 regional university alumni clubs to participate in 2021 startup competition
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"ATEC has built the largest alumni club-led technology conference in Asia with over 35 university alumni clubs from around the region participating in our startup competition" Frank Au, ATEC Steering Chair |
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"ATEC has given us a lot of exposure as a result of our participation in the startup competition and has helped us connect with a number of VC investors"
Christian Secci, Co-Founder Pakpobox, ATEC 2019 Winner |
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"ATEC helps put a spotlight on some of the most innovative, promising and disruptive tech startups in Asia"
Chibo Tang, Gobi Partners & ATEC Advisory Council Member |
Highlights From ATEC2019
400+Attendees
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90+Startup Competitors
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35+Startup Ecosystem Partners
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15+University Alumni Groups
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10Startup Finalists
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What to Expect
Startup Competition Process
To participate in the ATEC2021 Startup Competition, please submit your business plan to info@atecstartup.org
Dec 20, 2020
Business Plan Submission See business plan submission guidelines here.
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December 20, 2020
Alumni Club Nominations Alumni Clubs can nominate up to 3 startups to represent their organization in the Startup Competition.
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March 16, 2021
Semi-Finalists Announced ATEC Competition Committee will review all submissions and select a group of 25 Semi-Finalists. Semi-Finalists will be given the opportunity to pitch live to the ATEC Steering Committee.
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May 2021
Semi-Finalists Present to ATEC Semi-Finalists will pitch live (virtual) to the ATEC Judges. ATEC Judges will narrow 25 Semi-Finalists to 12.
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June 5, 2021
Judges Panel + Live Voting A virtual panel will be held for ATEC Judges to discuss their thoughts on selected 12 Semi-Finalists. From the selected 12 Semi-Finalists, audience vote will select 8 Finalists for ATEC 2021.
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September 25, 2021
ATEC2021 Startup Competition ATEC 2021 Finalist Presentation. Winners will be selected based on a combination of ATEC Advisory Council, VC judges and audience voting. We will name first, second and third place winners.
A prize money pool of HK$200,000 will be shared between the 3 winners of the competition. |
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About ATEC
The Asia Technology Entrepreneurship Conference (ATEC) is the largest university alumni-club led technology conference and startup competition in Asia. Founded by the Hong Kong and South China university and business school alumni clubs of Harvard, Columbia, MIT and Stanford, ATEC's events are designed to foster active engagement of our alumni with the broader startup ecosystem in Asia, as either founders, mentors or investors.
