Title Sponsored by Citi Hong Kong, with the Hong Kong PropTech Alliance as the Strategic Partner, the STARS Programme Cohort 5 is creating a significant process. Under the Pandemic, vetting day was held online on 19 April, but it didn't stop the fruitful interaction between startups and judges. Based on various judging criteria, the judging panel has shortlisted 14 outstanding startups, whose products and services spanning across housing design and management, digital pipe system etc.
 
In coming months, HKSC will arrange mentorship programme and upskilling workshops for startups to cultivate and horn their skills on multiple business fronts.

Special thanks to below 8 professional judges (listed in no particular order):

• Jason Chiu, Chairman, Hong Kong Startup Council
• Mingles Tsoi, Vice Chairman, Hong Kong Startup Council
• Andrew Young, Chief Mentor, Hong Kong Startup Council
• Andy Wong, Managing Director, Head of Emerging Corporates. Citi Commercial Bank, Hong Kong
• Akina Ho, Head of Digital Transformation & Innovation, Great Eagle Holdings Limited
• Kent Jan, Director & Head of Corporate Development, Hongkong Land Limited
• Leo Luk, Senior Manager HKSTP Ventures, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks
• Alice So, Head of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Team, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited