Build with IE - a startup venture builder
INSPECTHK
Accelerating Exceptional Founders
12-month startup acceleration
All-rounded product, growth & team support
Dynamic audience from venture launch to hypergrowth
Next Batch starts in Jan 2024
Tangible outcomes and measurable success
Your call to
acceleration
Product
Hands-on product management to fuel product development and
commercialise your product at minimal cost.
Be prepared for guaranteed PoC opportunities, go-to-market strategy revamp, product-market-fit validation and beyond.
Growth
Strategic audit, devisal and implementation on lead funnel & user acquisition Channels to build your growth loop.
Mentoring, workshops, funding opportunities and customer connections from CxOs / VPs of blue- chips & leading startups.
Team
120+ industry experts and experienced operators ready to make a direct impact on your business.
Strategise employer brand & recruitment and define company structure and culture to set a strong ground for expansion.
Work with 30 select experts in
product, growth, engineering, design
From these companies
Post-program investment
Tap a rich
capital pool
Our extensive network of VCs/PEs/incubators that may bring add-on co-investments, thus exclusive opportunities for fundraising and business expansion to our founders.
For Acceleratees that successfully complete our program, achieve all milestones and pass our final evaluation, they are guaranteed to receive a term sheet from us at maximum USD 100K, and/or external investors that we line up. In events of such success, our Acceleratees reserve the rights to decline the investment offer.
For Acceleratees that fails to reach the program targets, IE will continue to provide support for its continuous growth, also advise on other potential funding options from external parties.
12 months of
momentum,
hypergrowth,
transformation
Discovery
We start with setting appropriate objectives, desirable key results and quantitative metrics with founders for the 1-year program timeframe.
At the end of this stage, we know your target market, skillsets you need, and connections you might want. We tailor a killer squad to work closely with you on achieving those targets.
Growth
Full Spectrum of Growth:
Tier #1
Design sprint
Agile development
Product Launch & GTM
Tier #2
Rebranding
Growth marketing
Market expansion
Tier #3
Team formation & growth
International expansion
Fundraising
At the end of this stage, we would have completed several product iterations and gathered data from the market, and we might double down on effective strategies.
Sustain
Then we focus on building internal governance & operating model to standardise procedures and optimise cost structures, solidifying sales funnel to speed up the sales process and expand into APAC Market for untapped business opportunities.
The momentum and feedback gathered here will take you into the next stages of company growth, team building, and fundraising.
FAQ
What is InspectHK Accelerator Program?
InspectHK is a tailored accelerator program designed for software startups at all stages, from formation to growth.. The program spans 12 months and is specifically geared towards growth model built-up and fundraising. We offer comprehensive and hands-on support in product management, growth strategies and team formation. We also aim to help startups tap into the fast-growing GBA and/or APAC market.
How long is the program?
InspectHK is designed as a program spanning 12 months.
What is the time commitment?
We seek founders who display strong commitment and passion for their startup idea. As part of the program requirements, founders are expected to actively participate in bi-weekly business deep-dives with their ideation partner and engage in monthly consultation calls with the two mentors assigned to them. These interactions serve as essential touch-points to nurture your startup journey.
Can people from outside of HK join?
Absolutely! The program welcomes founders from all over the world! Please contact our prgoram manager for further information.
What's included in InspectHK?
Apart from practical guidance and assistance from accelerator partners and mentors, InspectHK offers a comprehensive package of support for our Acceleratees, including exclusive weekend workshops led by industry experts and C-level executives and invite-only monthly mixers where founders can connect with domain experts and investors within the startup ecosystem.
Will anyone else know that I joined?
We may share highlights of the program on our social media platforms, such as LinkedIn. However, we completely understand that some founders prefer to maintain a low profile or operate in stealth mode. If you would like to remain confidential, please inform us in advance, and we will make appropriate adjustments to respect your preferences.
How does the admissions process work?
To apply for the program, you can submit an online application through our website. Once we receive your application, our program manager will reach out to you to schedule an information session. Following that, there will be an internal evaluation process. If shortlisted, you will be invited for a panel interview.
Can founders join InspectHK virtually?
Yes. However, we highly encourage founders to join physically if they are geographically able to do so. Being present in person allows for better networking opportunities and the chance to connect and mingle with other participants.
What does InspectHK cost?
The standard program fee would be HKD$250,000 for 1-year All-rounded Acceleration. These program fees help to cover the basic costs of running our accelerator program, including paying outside speakers and specialists, and should be viewed like tuition, consulting plus service fees.
If you are a current grantee, incubatee or alumni of Cyberport, you may get subsidised on related program expenses. Please contact your account manager for more details.