Impact Kommons

Exciting news! emerged victorious as the winner of the Business For Impact Award and the Impact Kommons Cohort 4 Pitching Competition during New World Innovation Challenge last week! Not only that, i2cool is also in consideration of investment opportunity from Impact Kommons Investment Partners.
We want to give a big shoutout to DBS Bank and Web Services (AWS) for sponsoring the Impact Kommons Cohort 4 Pitching Competition and supporting our incredible startup ecosystem.
Congratulations again to i2Cool and all the participated startups at cohort 4 out there!

恭喜i2Cool 贏得 DBS Business For Impact Award和 Impact Kommons Cohort 4 Pitching Competition的冠軍；他們亦有機會獲得Impact Kommons 投資合夥人的投資。特別鳴謝星展銀行和 Amazon Web Services，他們不但贊助了 Impact Kommons ，還有一直支持我們的初創企業生態系統。
再次恭喜 i2Cool 和Impact Kommons 第四期所有參加的初創企業！

⚡Last Call for New World Innovation Challenge 2023! 🏆
Your last chance to register for the New World Innovation Challenge! This year, we bring together a diverse range of tech competitions, including sustainability technologies by Impact Kommons, AI and robotics by the GBA accelerator, and an exciting Web3 pitching competition co-hosted with our partner Capital.

That’s not all! Your voice also matters in this grand finale. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your favorite pitcher and contribute to the "My Favourite Pitcher" award. Your support can truly make a difference.
Tickets are limited, register now to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3WljL7a

⚡立即使用Post上的二維碼報名登記參加新世界創新挑戰賽 2023 ⚡

齊來見證新世界創新挑戰賽2023，目睹來自世界各地的初創企業如何展示其對各創新方案。今年的活動包含了多主題計劃，從Impact Kommons的可持續技術，到大灣區加速器的AI和機器人，以及與我們的Web3合作夥伴Newman Capital共同主辦的Web3比賽。

誠邀大家2023年6月8日上午十時至下午五時於The GalaMuse一同見證所有初創公司的決賽!

在活動當天，所有線上線下的觀眾有機會投票選出"我最喜歡的參賽隊伍” 。

門票有限，馬上登記索取門票：https://buff.ly/3WljL7a

Calling all changemakers and sustainability enthusiasts!

We are excited to share the news of the forthcoming Impact Kommons Cohort 4 Pitching Competition, where selected startups will showcase their most innovative solutions aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). From electricity-free cooling technology to waste management, healthcare to sustainable fashion, our startups are at the forefront of driving positive change. Participating startups will also have the chance to compete for Business For Impact Prize and attract potential investments from our esteemed Investment Partners.

Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the transformative power of these incredible startups!

Secure your spot now: https://buff.ly/3WljL7a

Studio Food Technologies 好食科技™ Technologies Limited 創冷科技有限公司 (Shelly Xu Design) Loops Hong Kong
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Get ready to witness innovative startups from around the world at the New World Innovation Challenge. Join us for an exciting event featuring an open competition where startups will showcase their solutions to pressing global challenges!

[SAVE THE DATE]
Date and Time: Jun 8, 2023 (Thu), 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM (GMT+08:00)
Venue: Gala Muse, K11 ATELIER, Victoria Dockside

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge technology within Eureka Nova's ecosystem, connect with industry experts and thought leaders, meet innovative startup founders, and become part of a community that is driving technology innovation.
Don't miss the chance to see groundbreaking sustainability technologies, AI and robotics, and Web 3.0 competition.

Reserve your seat now using the QR code above or register via the link in bio. We would love to see you there!

Please note that the tickets are limited and by approval basis.

準備好在新世界創新挑戰賽上見證最具創新力的初創公司嗎？入圍初創公司將展示他們應對緊迫的全球挑戰的解決方案！立即加入我們，一同參與令人興奮和期待的公開比賽活動吧。

活動詳情： 日期：2023 年 6 月 8 日（星期四）
時間：上午 10:00 - 下午 5:00 (GMT+08:00)
地點：Gala Muse, K11 ATELIER, Victoria Dockside

加入我們並獲取機會了解Eureka Nova生態系統中尖端技術、與行內專家和領袖聯繫、與創新的初創企業創始人會面，並成為推動科技創新和的一分子。

不要錯過機會認識 有關的可持續性技術、人工智能和機器人技術的議題以及Web 3.0公開比賽。立即使用圖中二維碼或於bio頁面的連結預訂你的門票。我們期待當天與你們見面！

注意：是次活動門票限量，登記後須經活動組主辦方批准。

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We are very thrilled to introduce , a Hong Kong technology startup joining the family!
i2cool, co-founded by a group of young professionals and scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU), is dedicated to advancing passive radiative cooling technology for energy savings. Their goal is to protect the environment and improve the quality of life for humans.
Follow us for more information and to stay up-to-date on all things i2cool!

我們非常高興為大家介紹香港科技創業公司 - 創冷科技（i2Cool）,歡迎加入Impact Kommons大家庭！
創冷科技（I2Cool）由香港城市大學能源及環境學院教授、博士畢業生及年輕科學家團隊共同創立，致力於研發無電製冷技術（即被動式輻射製冷技術）以迎合減排趨勢，推動全球節能科技的發展。
關注我們以了解更多信息，了解所有關於創冷科技（i2Cool）的最新消息！

Congratulations to for winning the Best Tech Accelerator Award in Global Business Tech Awards 2023 organized by . The award is highly competitive with numerous contenders, and winning this award demonstrates that Impact Kommons has excelled in its mission to support impact startups to drive innovation and technological advancements together.

We are proud to be recognized for our innovative approach to supporting startups and entrepreneurs. Thank you to our team for their hard work and dedication, and to our partners and community for their support. Together, we will continue to drive impact and change in the tech industry.

If you're a startup looking to grow and succeed, we invite you to follow us for updates on our program. We’ll be collaborating with startups, sharing our expertise, and giving resources to help them tackle the real-world business challenges. Stay connected with us and our community to stay up-to-date on the latest news and opportunities.

Introducing .hk, a new member of @ Impact Kommons’ network - an exciting startup that's making reuse convenient and accessible for everyone.
Muuse introduces a smart system of reusable returnable packaging and offers corporates, cafes, and customers a convenient alternative to single-use packaging. So far, Muuse has saved over 90,000+ single-use items from the trash and ultimately, the landfills!

By tagging each reusable with a unique QR code, Muuse tracks and monitors each reusable in its system, allowing optimized inventory management and accurate impact data – thus removing the need for a deposit. Having achieved a 98% return rate, Muuse’s proprietary expertise extends beyond F&B to make sustainable convenience a reality for multiple consumer products.

Follow us and stay updated with all the latest news about Muuse!

Muuse - Impact Kommons網絡的新成員——一個致力推動可重用產品的創業公司。
Muuse為不同企業、咖啡館和客戶引入智能系統提供令其更容易及方便使用重用包裝，替代一次性包裝的選擇。 到目前為止，Muuse已經保存了減少了90,000+個單用包裝的使用次數，成功減少了垃圾填埋。
每個重用包裝帶有一個獨特的QR碼，方便跟蹤其使用量，庫存管理和收集準確數據——消除了押金的必要。 Muuse已實現98%的回收率，其專有技術不僅限於餐飲行業，更可落實於不同類型的消費產品。
關注我們！隨時了解Muuse的最新消息！

Introducing , a new member of the startup ecosystem.
The Loops' mission is to make reuse so simple and convenient that it becomes the norm. They are shaping convenient reuse down to every last detail, from their reusables to their app, to logistics and operations. The Loops is constantly developing their system to deliver better solutions for people, businesses, and the planet.
Stay tuned for more details about the Loops!

為大家介紹The Loops, 新加入Eureka Nova創業網絡的成員！
The Loops的使命是令再利用變得更簡單和便利，令其行為成為常態！透過The Loops改善每一個細節，包括應用程式，物流和運營，其品牌令再利用行動的過程變得更順暢！The Loops不斷發展他們的系統,以提供更好的解決方案，以滿足大眾、企業和地球的需求。
繼續關注Loops的更多細節！

Meet our selected startup, we are thrilled to have .studio joining us on board!
Earthero Studio is a conscious curator and strategist. Earthero uses art as a medium to communicate its key message, "In a world with limited resources, raising awareness to environmental issues should create the best show while minimising waste."
Earthero mainly provides B2B services, while working directly with creatives as part of the curation of unique experiences and campaigns. The Studio also has a clothing label that produces limited collections upcycled from deadstock fabric and secondhand pieces.

Stay tuned for more!
我們很高興Earthero Studio加入Impact Kommons!
Earthero Studio 是一個有意識策展和計畫公司。 Earthero使用藝術來傳達有關環保信息，「在資源有限的世界裡，我們要提高對環境問題的意識，所以在創意策畫時同時要最大限度地減少浪費。」
Earthero 主要提供 B2B 服務，也直接與藝術界合作，為公司打造獨特體驗和活動。工作室還有一個服裝品牌，生產只用布尾和二手物品升級再造的限量系列。
繼續關注更多內容!

We are excited to announce that the New World Innovation Challenge is back for 2023!

The New World Innovation Challenge is an open competition that provides a unique platform for startups from all around the world to showcase their innovative solutions to pressing global challenges.

This year, we're excited to feature a multi-themed event that covers sustainability technologies from Kommons, AI and robotics from the GBA accelerator and a special Web 3.0 competition co-hosted with our partner Capital. If you're a startup in the Web 3.0 space, APPLY NOW to be a part of the New World Innovation Challenge 2023!

Application link: https://buff.ly/3MFteTW

我們很高興地宣布，新世界創新挑戰賽將於2023年回歸!

新世界創新挑戰賽是一個公開比賽，為來自世界各地的初創企業提供一個獨特的平台，展示他們對全球緊迫挑戰的創新解決方案。

今年，我們很高興舉辦一個涵蓋不同主題的活動。包括@Impact Kommons的可持續發展技術，大灣區加速器的人工智能和機器人技術，以及與我們的合作夥伴 Capital共同舉辦的Web3比賽。如果你是Web3領域的初創企業，現在就申請參加2023年新世界創新挑戰賽吧!

馬上報名： https://buff.ly/3MFteTW

【Art-isan Collective Sustainable Fashion Exhibition by Earthero Studio】

Earthero Project Studio, a participating start up of this year's Impact Kommons of New World, will launch the sustainable fashion exhibition "K11 Presents: Daydream Believer ~ Art-isan Collective by Earthero Studio" from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on 14 to 15 January 2023 at Nature Discovery Park , 8/F of K11 Musea

The exhibition invites 8 local artists to hand-paint their unique artworks on deadstock fabric. Each piece was then dissected into nine squares to form a puzzle and patched onto T-shirts. It makes use of optical illusion to enable the audience to discover each full painting themselves. Each T-shirt will be available for public purchase, and part of the proceeds will be donated to green group Green Sense. Two types of family-friendly workshops will also be available for public enrolment, stay tuned for more details!

The event not only enhances public awareness in sustainable fashion, but also supports local sustainable start ups and emerging young artists and promotes sustainable lifestyles. We look forward to seeing you all in such a meaningful event!

Welcome Impact Kommons cohort 4 startups joining Orientation Day to kick start their journey with us.

In the coming few months, cohort startups will meet with 新世界集團 New World Group business units and discuss a pilot use case of their sustainability solutions, gain industry knowledge from our Resources Partners SeedLegals Deel Numberly Foundershk 港創人 Binery and pitch to our Investment Partners Atlas Capital ParticleX, Undivided Ventures, C Capital in June 2023!

Special thank you to Impact Partner DBS and Cloud Solution Partner Amazon Web Services for the support!

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Applications for Impact Kommons Cohort 4 are now closed! Thank you to everyone who applied and to our who helped recruit startups. Here are some interesting stats to share:

🌏 Submissions came from 12 countries across 4 continents, with a majority of the applications coming from , followed by and .

💡 Over 20 sectors were represented, with , , , , and among the most popular.

🔗 About 35% of the applicants are referred by our Ecosystem Partners, Investment Partners or friends in our network.

👩🏼‍💼 Nearly 34% of the companies are founded by or have a female co-founder.

🚀 Over 40% of the companies are -revenue startups and have gained significant in their local market.

💰 About 32% of the companies have raised capital or received funding, 5% of the applicants are planning to raise a pre-A or Series A round.

We will be announcing the list of Cohort 4 participants in November, see you in a few weeks for the results!

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[6 HOURS LEFT until applications close!]

Secure your seat to compete for a prize package that includes a funding of HKD100,000 and up to HKD4,000,000 in investments.The winner(s) will be selected by a judging panel composing of representatives from , C Ventures, The Atlas Capital, Undivided Ventures, ParticleX and Eureka Nova based on business integration results, impact generated and business traction.

APPLY NOW: https://buff.ly/3QQ6dwv
Learn more about the program at buff.ly/37jzsnR

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[2 DAYS LEFT until applications close!]

Do you have a new technology / innovative approach that can accelerate New Word Group's impact towards a sustainable future? Submit your ideas to us NOW!

Submit your application: https://buff.ly/3QQ6dwv
Learn more about the program at https://buff.ly/2RznsGL

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[3 DAYS LEFT until applications close!]

Looking for meaningful capital to fund your company? Apply to Impact Kommons Cohort 4 to secure the opportunity and pitch in front of a panel of seasoned investors, including C Ventures, The Atlas Capital, Undivided Ventures and ParticleX.

Due diligence is required and will be conducted by each investment partner. Whether or not to invest is at the discretion of our investment partners.

Submit your application: https://buff.ly/3QQ6dwv
Learn more about the program at buff.ly/37jzsnR

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[5 DAYS LEFT until applications close!]

Want to expand and scale your business in Hong Kong and Mainland China? Apply to Impact Kommons Cohort 4 now!

Tips: Apply early will give you a slight advantage, as it gives us and our partners more time to review your application.

Submit your application: https://buff.ly/3QQ6dwv
Learn more about the program at buff.ly/37jzsnR

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[7 DAYS LEFT until applications close!]

Want to and your solution with New World Group? Apply to Impact Kommons Cohort 4 now! We have been able to achieve 30 business integrations to date between selected companies, our business units as well as partners.

Tips: Apply early will give you a slight advantage, as it gives us and our partners more time to review your application. Nominations for the program close on next Monday, reach out to our Ecosystem Partners to learn more about the program and receive nominations!

Banyan Workspace, Brinc, Canadian Technology Accelerator, , CUHK PI Centre, Cyberport 數碼港, Fark Labs, GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign, Global Impact Investing Network - GIIN, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce 香港總商會, Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong Business Angel Network, HKUST Entrepreneurship and Innovation Platform, HKU iDendron, Startmeup.HK, Inspect Element, Impact Circles, Ooosh Tech Lab, Pegasus Tech Ventures
, , Rouge International, Runnovation-潤維創坊, Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong, Sustainable Finance Initiative, Startup Grind, The Mills Fabrica 南豐作坊, WHub

Submit your application: https://buff.ly/3QQ6dwv
Learn more about the program at https://buff.ly/2RznsGL

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Introducing Our Investment Partner - Undivided Ventures

"Undivided Ventures are excited to join the Impact Kommons accelerator. We believe that emerging companies in sustainable real estate and construction need to be supported to fill the gap needed to achieve a just transition to a safe operating climate for our earth. This program aims to identify and support global emerging solutions so desperately needed for the built environment." - Amie Shuttleworth, Head of Sustainable Investing at Undivided Ventures

About Undivided Ventures

Undivided Ventures invests in early-stage companies that meet the built environment's most urgent sustainability challenges and brings its depth of expertise and experience in research, sustainability and the real estate and AECO industries to identify and support early-stage companies and innovations that promise to make a difference.

Submit your application: https://impactkommons4.paperform.co

Learn more about the program at www.impactkommons.com

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Introducing Our Investment Partner - Atlas Capital

" is a problem of atoms, not just bits. And within it rests the single largest investment opportunity, of our time. This is why we, Atlas Capital, are thrilled to partner with programs like Impact Kommons, and conglomerates like New World and Eureka Nova to establish a strong ecosystem able to enable the next Tesla of to emerge in Asia." - Djoann Fal, General Partner at The Atlas Capital

About Atlas Capital

Atlas Capital is SEA's first venture capital fund that is 100% dedicated to investing in climate tech startups – rapidly scalable businesses that blend financial returns with real and measurable CO2 reduction. They invest across 2 pillars: clean energy tech (USA/EU) and climate adaptation (SEA).

Submit your application: https://impactkommons4.paperform.co
Learn more about the program at www.impactkommons.com

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[APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED]

If you are running a sustainability startup that has proven technology and the potential to integrate with New World business(es), or you are tackling issues related to:

- Mobile Battery System (BESS)
- Sustainable solution
- Low embodied
- Scalable technology
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Secure the opportunity to apply to Impact Kommons Cohort 4 by Sep 30th, 2022!

Submit your application: https://buff.ly/3QQ6dwv
Learn more about the program at https://buff.ly/2RznsGL

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[This year we are coming back stronger!]

At the pitch day of our latest cohort, participating startups will be able to compete for a prize package that includes a funding of HKD100,000 and up to HKD4,000,000 in investments.* The winner(s) will be selected by a judging panel composed of representatives from DBS, Atlas Capital, C Ventures , ParticleX, Undivided Ventures and Eureka Nova based on business integration results, impact generated and business traction.

APPLY TO IMPACT KOMMONS NOW to for a chance to secure your seat opportunity to pitch onstage!

Application Link: https://impactkommons4.paperform.co

*Due diligence is required and will be conducted by each investment partner. Whether or not to invest is at the discretion of our investment partners.

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Impact Kommons Cohort 4 will run from Nov 2022 through Feb 2023 in hybrid format. The program is -free and no fees are required to join. We welcome startups from all countries to apply.

Why Impact Kommons?

- Secure Pilots or Projects from Corporate(s): receive a grant of up to HKD100K to facilitate business integration projects.

- Impact Kommons Pitch Day: secure your seat to pitch in front of global investors and compete for a prize package that includes a combination of funding and investment.

At Eureka Nova, we believe in the power of and we are thrilled to be joining forces with our Partners to identify the best entrepreneurs from all around the world and work together to achieve our collective goals. Nominations are now open, reach out to our Ecosystem Partners to learn more about the program and receive nominations.

CUHK PI Centre HKU Idendron Impact Circles Inspect Element Startmeup.HK Ooosh Tech Lab Pegasus Tech Ventures Rouge International Sustainable Finance Initiative Hong Kong Science Park Global Impact Investing Network HKUST Entrepreneurship and Innovation Platform WHub The Mills Fabrica 南豐作坊 Banyan Workspace GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign Runnovation-潤維創坊 Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong

Submit your application: https://impactkommons4.paperform.co

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