Start-up Network

Entrepreneurship Associations	Introduction
	TiE Hong Kong (Fostering Entrepreneurship Globally) The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. There are currently 13,000 members, including over 2,500 charter members in 61 chapters across 17 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.
	Young Entrepreneurs Development Council (YDC) Young Entrepreneurs Development Council (YDC) is a non-profit organization established by home grown entrepreneurs and professionals who believe Entrepreneurial Spirit (ES) holds the key to helping young people of Hong Kong achieve their potentials in life and ensuring the betterment of our society.
	Youth Employment Start (YES) Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S.) is intended to be a one-stop employment platform where young people will find support to meet their different employment needs, to enhance their employability as well as to facilitate their sustainable development in employment.
	The Entrepreneurs Club The Entrepreneurs Club has impacted many entrepreneurs throughout the years and is one of the longest running English speaking organizations for Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong. With an impressive track record for getting iconic entrepreneurs to give inspiring talks for events, The E Club's speaker list reads like Who's Who in Hong Kong. Unlike other entrepreneurs associations in Hong Kong, the E Club aims to assist established as well as start ups in getting to the next level of their business and is unique in providing group health insurance, hotels and restaurant discounts as well as regular talks, workshops and social networking events.
	Hong Kong Business Angel Network (HKBAN) Hong Kong technology startups are facing the problem in obtaining investment funding between seed and venture capital funding stages. This has been a result of the lack of organized business angel networks and funding to provide the “smart money”. With this understanding, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC), HKVCA, CUHK, HKUST, HKU, and POLYU had worked informally to form the Hong Kong Business Angel Network (HKBAN) in 2010. Angels were being invited to join several Investment Matching Gatherings (IMGs) where entrepreneurs from the incubation programme of HKSTPC and universities had presented their business plans.
	Hong Kong Women Professional & Entrepreneurs Association(HKWPEA) The Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (HKWPEA) was established as a non-profit organization in September 1996 by a group of local women professionals and entrepreneurs. They are women professionals, business executives and entrepreneurs who have come together with the following objectives: to develop a strong support network, to create practical and innovative learning and business opportunities for themselves and for others, to promote high professional standards. Based in Hong Kong, the Association reaches out and establishes relationship with counterparts in Mainland China and abroad. Ranking high on the Association’s agenda is timely response to the consultation papers of the HKSAR Government on various policy issues.
	2econd Generation Entrepreneur Association Limited (2GHK) Founded in March 2006, 2econd Generation Entrepreneur Association Limited (2GHK) is an organization run by a group of young entrepreneurs age below 45, of whom are involved in family business or are running their own businesses. We aim at building a strategic relationship between entrepreneurs and to provide a supportive and positive learning experience to our members. Through extensive training and activities, we will strengthen the leadership and management skills and to foster personal growth amongst our members. We hope our members can also utilize their knowledge to develop a better business environment together in Hong Kong.
	Innovative Entrepreneur Association(IEA) 「創意創業大賞」源自於城市青年商會一個擁有超過十年歷史的頒獎活動。大賞嚴謹選出具創意的香港企業，以表揚「創意創業」的肯定，參賽得奬者提供的服務或產品，做到以心為改善社會生活作出貢獻。創意創業會由「創意創業大賞」得奬者組成，作為一個非謀利的團體，致力加強推動香港、中國內地及海外的「創意創業」精神及商務教育，並與政府及其他團體合作，讓有志創業人士能夠分享得獎者的經驗及營商策略；協助創業人士面對困難和提供意見，提升香港的競爭能力，本會努力推動「創意創業大賞」得奬者履行對社會的責任。令會員及公眾人士達致雙贏，並冀望於未來10年內，推動香港成為全球領先的「創意創業之都」。
	JCI City Junior Chamber 城市青年商會創立於1981年，為國際青年商會香港總會﹙前身為香港青年商會﹚屬下十九個商會之一，所有會員均為男性，並以中文為法定語言，現時會員人數已超過二百位。城市青年商會一向秉承著青商的宗旨〔服務社會，訓練自己〕，不斷推出各類型不同大小工作計劃同時，更讓會員透過參與的過程而得到各方面的訓練和服務社會的機會。
	Cyberport Entrepreneurship Centre The Entrepreneurship Centre nurtures and strengthens Information and Communications Technology (ICT) entrepreneurs and start-ups by offering financial assistance, support and professional services of all kinds in different stages of enterprise development.
	The Entrepreneurs' Network (TEN) The Entrepreneurs' Network (Ten) was established at the end of 2005 as an association for entrepreneurs in Hong Kong through which they can access a network of peers and information from a practical perspective. Members who come from diverse backgrounds and all nationalities can interact to exchange expertise on personal and business improvement.
	Hong Kong Social Enterpreneurship Forum(HKSEF) Founded in March 2008, Hong Kong Social Entrepreneurship Forum (HKSEF) is a membership-based organization dedicating to promoting and supporting the development of social entrepreneurship. HKSEF was incorporated as a limited company in December 2008.