BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//HKUST Drupal Platform//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241120T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241120T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241121T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241121T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241122T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241122T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241123T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241123T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241124T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241124T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241125T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241125T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241126T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241126T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241127T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241127T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241128T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241128T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241129T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241129T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241130T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241130T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241201T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241201T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241202T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241202T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241203T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241203T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241204T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241204T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241205T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241205T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241206T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241207T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241207T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241208T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241208T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241209T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241209T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241210T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241210T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241211T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241211T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241212T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241212T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241213T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241213T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241214T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241214T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241215T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241215T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241216T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241216T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241217T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241217T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241218T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241218T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241219T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241219T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241220T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241220T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241221T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241221T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241222T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241222T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241223T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241223T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241224T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241224T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241225T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241225T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241226T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241226T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241227T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241227T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241228T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241228T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241229T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241229T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241230T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241230T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241231T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20241231T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250101T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250101T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250102T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250102T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250103T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250103T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250104T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250104T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250105T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250105T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250106T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250106T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250107T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250107T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250108T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250108T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250109T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250109T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250110T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250110T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250111T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250111T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250112T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250112T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250113T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250114T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250114T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250115T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250115T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250116T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250116T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260430T135936 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250117T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20250117T150000 LOCATION:Hong Kong SUMMARY:YDC Dare To Change Business Pitch Competition offers all full-time tertiary students from Hong Kong institutes and 2024 full-time tertiary programmes graduates from Hong Kong institutes a chance to step out of their comfort zone and conduct a five-minute pitch of their business ideas in front of seasoned executives.   All participants will be given instant feedbacks by seasoned executives, as well as certifies of participation as encouragement. Finalists will also receive one-to-one guidance from business professionals with subsidies as a start-up fund. Not only will they have an opportunity to execute their business ideas in an office offered by the HKSTPC on a free rental basis, winning teams will also be recommended to regional contests.   Various types of events will also be organized, such as networking events, online seminars, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to know more about updated and related information of the business realm through potential investors and seasoned professionals.   Competition Format Phase I - Preliminary Round Online Registration and information Each participating teams are required to fill in the application form online on or before 3:00 pm 17 January 2025; and upload identification documents of each team member during online registration: (i) soft copy of a full time local student identity proof that is issued by a local tertiary institution in Hong Kong. A registration notice with team number will be sent to the registrants after submitting the online form. The team number is used for the online submission of competition entries. An official confirmation email will be sent to the eligible teams after checking all the related information. Registrant(s) found to be ineligible will be disqualified. Preliminary Pitching Days Preliminary pitching day 1 : 22 March 2025 (Saturday) Preliminary pitching day 2 : 29 March 2025 (Saturday) The choice of pitching day is on a first-come-first-served basis Compulsory Briefing Sessions The compulsory briefing sessions will be held on 25 January 2025(Saturday). Competition format and judging criteria will be introduced in this session. All registered teams and participants must attend the session, absent teams and participants from the Compulsory Briefing Session, will be considered withdrawing from the competition. Entry / Presentation Submission Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 10 March 2025. Preliminary Pitching Day Attendance of at least half of the team is required, if there are only two teammates, both of them are required to attend. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form in front of the judging panel. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 5-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round. All participating teams will be given certificates of participation as an encouragement. Phase II - Final Round Mentorship Program Each finalist team will be paired with a seasoned entrepreneur or a mentor from the respective industry, who will provide adequate support and professional advice throughout the entire preparatory road to the final. Final Presentation Presentation PowerPoint or slides have to be submitted on or before 10:00 am 19 May 2025. Attendance of the whole team is required. Given 5 minutes for each presentation, each team has to conduct their entire presentation within the time limit in any form. The presentation will be immediately followed by a 10-minute Q & A session with the judging panel. Award Presentation Ceremony The top teams will be showcasing their projects. Winners, as well as the finalists and the rest of the participating teams will be invited on stage to accept their awards and certificates.   Online Introduction Session December Introduction Session Date: 5 Dec 2024 (Thu) Time: 17:00PM - 17:30PM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 2 Dec 2024 (Mon), 5pm   January Introduction Session Date: 11 Jan 2025 (Sat) Time: 10:30AM – 11:00AM Format: Zoom Language: Cantonese Registration Deadline: 8 Jan 2025 (Wed), 5pm   For registration, click this link below: https://daretochange.ydc.org.hk/enrollment/enrollment.aspx?lang=en&type=senior Enquiry: dare.to.change@ydc.org.hk - YDC DARE TO CHANGE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION 24/25 UID:42724 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR