ATEC 2026 Startup Nomination

About ATEC

ATEC (Asia's largest alumni-led startup platform) is a non-profit, founder-first platform that connects founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders through the power of alumni networks spanning Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, and beyond. From our flagship Conference and Startup Competition to year-round community events and initiatives, we bring together Asia’s innovation ecosystem—with every dollar going back to the founders.

Events & Community

One competition. One conference. A year of community.

The ATEC Startup Competition surfaces Asia’s best alumni-founded ventures, culminating in live finals at our annual Conference. Beyond the competition, geographic chapters across Asia run year-round meetups and initiatives, keeping founders, alumni, and partners engaged and connected across borders.

Startup Tracks

Each startup must select one of the following tracks:

• AI & Intelligent Systems – AI models, agents, computer vision, machine learning infrastructure, enterprise AI platforms
• Health & Bio Innovation – Biotech, diagnostics, medtech, digital health, longevity science, healthcare platforms
• Deep Tech & Frontier Engineering – Robotics, semiconductors, spacetech, advanced materials, energy systems, material science, chemical engineering

• Open Innovation Track – Fintech, SaaS, marketplaces, mobility, enterprise tools, consumer platforms, and others

   

Seeking for HKUST EC nomination to ATEC 2026

Key Dates for ATEC 2026 (HKUST Nomination Track):

• 22 June 2026 (Mon): Official Deadline for startups nomination
• 26 June 2026 (Thu): Deadline for startup application (Pitch deck & Pitchtape submission)

More details:
https://www.atecstartup.org/

Enquiry for HKUST Nomination:
Yolanda Cheung (HKUST Entrepreneurship Center), ecenter@ust.hk

Enquiry for ATEC Programme:
ATEC2026 via website