Apply Now for the Global Fast Track Programme 2025

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Application Deadline :September 21, 2025

Are you ready to unlock growth opportunities in Asia? The Global Fast Track (GFT) Programme 2025 is your gateway to Hong Kong and Asia’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Designed for forward-thinking startups and scaleups, this prestigious year-long, hybrid program connects you with top-tier investors, corporate partners, and market experts to fast-track your success in Asia.

Organized under the flagship Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025, the Global Fast Track Programme empowers innovative businesses with the tools, exposure, and strategic relationships needed to scale internationally.

Why You Should Apply for the Global Fast Track 2025

If your company is preparing to scale into new markets, the Global Fast Track Programme offers more than just exposure—it delivers tangible business growth. Through a structured, high-impact process, participating startups gain:

  • One-on-one access to 120+ leading investors and corporate partners
  • Pitching opportunities in front of thousands at the Hong Kong FinTech Week
  • Tailored growth support to suit your company’s needs
  • Networking opportunities with 37,000+ global business leaders and tech innovators
  • Marketing and media exposure across Asia’s premier startup and FinTech platforms
  • Strategic market entry guidance into Hong Kong, Mainland China, and beyond

With Hong Kong serving as a strategic hub for the Greater Bay Area and broader Asian markets, the programme is a launchpad for startups aiming for long-term success and global scale.

Programme Verticals for 2025

This year, the Global Fast Track Programme broadens its focus to include multiple high-growth sectors, reflecting Asia’s demand for innovative and impactful solutions. The 2025 verticals include:

  • FinTech & InsurTech
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • GreenTech & Sustainability
  • HealthTech & BioTech
  • Blockchain & Digital Assets
  • Gaming & Esports
  • Innovation & Smart City Solutions
  • Mainland China Expansion

Startups with game-changing technologies in these sectors are encouraged to apply. Whether you’re revolutionizing digital finance, improving global health outcomes, or deploying sustainable tech, this programme is designed to support your expansion journey.

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Key Benefits at a Glance

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Global Fast Track Pitching component, your startup must:

  • Have a minimum of US$250,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR) or
  • Have secured at least US$250,000 in external investment funding, and
  • Be planning to expand into the Asian market within the next 24 months

For the matchmaking track, startups from any stage with a product aligned with the programme’s verticals are encouraged to apply.

Position Your Startup at the Center of Asia’s Innovation Boom

Asia is rapidly becoming the global epicenter of tech, finance, and innovation. Hong Kong, with its investor-friendly ecosystem, strategic location, and access to the Greater Bay Area, offers the ideal launchpad for international companies looking to scale.

Whether you’re a FinTech disruptor, a sustainability advocate, or a health innovation leader, Global Fast Track 2025 provides the right platform, partners, and audience to amplify your mission.

Apply Now to Join Global Fast Track 2025

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovation on a global stage, connect with high-impact partners, and scale your company into Asia’s most dynamic markets.

Take the first step toward global growth and apply for the Global Fast Track Programme 2025 today.

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